East Valley Animal Hospital | Meet Dr. Mafara

At East Valley Animal Hospital, we know that your pets are part of your family. We understand this because we consider them part of our family, too. We also get that you don’t want just anyone caring for your furry family members. You want skilled veterinary...
Summer Hazards

Summer Hazards

Living in the desert there are hazards our pets encounter that are less common in other areas of the country.  It goes without saying that fresh water should be available to pets at all times.  And most people remember not to leave pets in a parked car, even for a...
Osteoarthritis in Dogs: Pain control 101

Osteoarthritis in Dogs: Pain control 101

Happy Holidays! We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. My family enjoyed our own version of a “turkey trot” with a 10k walk down the canal in the morning. In the afternoon we joined friends for a blended holiday feast...
Holiday Hazards

Holiday Hazards

With Halloween just around the corner, and commercials about Christmas shopping already dominating the air waves, I thought it would be appropriate to address some of the more common hazards of our fall and winter holiday season. Halloween Anxiety and Fear: Many pets...