Pet food recalls have frequently been in the news recently and I get many questions regarding pet foods and pet nutrition. The purpose of this article is to begin a conversation about pet food and nutrition and to educate my clients regarding nutrition and pet...

Purchasing the best diet for your pet is a confusing and difficult task. We want optimal nutrition and we want to stay within our budget. Every pet food claims to be the best and there are about a thousand brands available! Yikes!!! Which pet food should you c...

Rabies season is here and it is time to make sure that our pets are protected. In southern Arizona, bats are by far the most common source of rabies. Many of our bats migrate south in the winter so we see lower incidence at that time. As the bats migrate back ...

The veterinarians at Animal Health Hospital feel strongly that veterinary dentistry without anesthesia is a bad idea. Please read the American Veterinary Dental College's position statement on dental scaling without anesthesia: Dental Scaling Without Anesthes...

MATERIALS 60 cc catheter tip syring efeeding tube KMR or Eukanuba milk replacement formula FEEDING GUIDE Warm the reconstituted milk replacer to body temperature.  Measure the tube by holding it against the animal’s body.  With the end of the tube...

Kitten Vaccination Schedule: Vaccination is the single most important investment that you can make in your adult cat's future good health. The following are diseases for which we routinely vaccinate: Feline Panleukopenia Virus: Also known as feline dis...

Taking your dog or cat with you may add enjoyment to your trip. It is important to keep your pet's health and safety in mind when traveling, so check with your veterinarian well in advance of your departure date. If you are flying, notify the airline at leas...

Caring for your senior pet means more than treating problems as they arise. By knowing about some of the common diseases of older pets, and understanding the importance of early detection, you and your pet can enjoy a longer, healthier relationship. Cats an...

Books about Dogs: “The Complete Dog Owner’s Manual” By Amy Marder, VMD. 224 pages. Published by Broadway Books, New York. This book, with backing from the Iams Company, is an excellent, comprehensive guide to all aspects of dog stewardship. The boo...

Puppy Vaccination Schedule Puppies need a series of vaccinations every three to four weeks to protect them during their critical first year of age, when they are most susceptible to disease. The diseases that your puppy should be vaccinated against are: Cani...