Taking care of our furry friends is all about making decisions. Like choosing the right toys, the healthiest food, and how to feed them. But some topics have more debate, like free feeding vs. scheduled feeding. How do you know which one is right for your pet? We...
Dogs are experts when it comes to begging. That darling head in your lap, the puppy-dog eyes that say, “I feel like I’ve never eaten in my whole life, even though you just fed me twenty minutes ago.” It can be hard to resist giving your dog that little bit of egg,...
If your dog gets into the Halloween candy, trick or treat could turn into a horror story! Halloween is often a dangerous time for dogs, because chocolate and many other kinds of candy are poisonous to them. Dogs are attracted to the sweet smells of chocolate and other...
You’ve probably experienced bloating after eating a large meal or eating foods that don’t agree with your stomach. For humans, bloat typically isn’t life-threatening. For dogs, on the other hand, bloat is a serious medical condition that can be deadly. We have seen...
There are certain human foods your dog should never ingest such as chocolate, grapes, xylitol or onions. But what if his regular dog kibble or wet dog food is creating issues for him? As a local pet hospital in Gilbert, East Valley Animal Hospital we want our human...
When it comes to feeding your dog, you may not give portion size and mealtimes much of a thought. You may think: as long as Fido doesn’t go hungry, then he’s fine, right? But in order to give your pup a full, healthy and happy life, there’s a bit more to consider than...
