Watching your dog age is difficult. In fact, it can be one of the most emotional periods of your life. And if you have an elderly dog whom you know is on his way out, it’s doubly difficult. You’ve accepted that it’s almost time to go, and your only goal is to make...
“Bloat” may not sound like a serious condition, but in dogs, it can be fatal. It’s a condition that is not to be taken lightly. Thankfully, it’s fairly easy to identify. But what causes bloat in dogs? Our team at East Valley Animal Hospital in Gilbert is here to...
There are few things more upsetting than seeing your dog in pain. Worse yet, we can’t communicate with dogs via words, so they can’t tell us what hurts. At East Valley Animal Hospital in Gilbert, AZ, we’re experts at treating chronic pain in dogs. We’ll help you...
Heart disease affects nearly one in ten dogs in the United States. There are a number of factors that can influence a dog’s chance of developing heart disease in their lifetime. Among them are diet, breed, and body condition. In a previous post, we discussed...
Approximately 10% of all dogs in the US will develop heart disease at some point in their lives. Heart disease in dogs is a serious condition that can lead to other health problems. However, it is generally manageable in otherwise healthy dogs. As with any...
