February is Pet Dental Health Month!  Did you know that: Oral disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem for pets An astounding 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age 3, according to the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS). Many owners think their pet’s bad breath is…

Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease, affects a staggering 1 out of 5 adult dogs and cats! Did you know that there are things you can do to relieve your best friend’s pain and discomfort? Let’s learn more about arthritis and what you can do to give your pet the relief…

Do you have a dog that needs to lose weight? Have you tried getting your dog to lose weight before and it just didn’t work? Well Stockton Hill Animal Hospital has the answer for your dog! The NEW Hill’S® Prescription Diet Therapeutic Weight Reduction Program is here!!! The Hill’s® Prescription Diet Therapeutic Weight Reduction Program…

Even though your pet looks perfectly healthy, they could be at risk for heart disease. Did you know that: *Up to 15% of younger dogs have heart disease? *As your dog ages, the risk of heart disease increases? *60% of aged dogs may have heart disease? *In cats, heart disease is often a silent disease,…

I know many of you have heard “we don’t have heartworm in Arizona”. It’s a lie. We DO have it and in Mohave County, every clinic will see about 1-5 cases of Heartworm Disease each year!

Recently when Sharon Sakson, author of Paws & Effect: The Healing Power of Dogs, was at the Vagabond Inn in Naples, NY, she was amused to overhear the owner, Patti Fitzgerald, explaining to a caller that dogs are welcome at the inn but children are not. ‘She said, ‘˜I’™m sorry, I couldn’™t hear you, did…

Everyone uses the term “spay” when they are getting their dog “fixed” so she can’t have puppies. But do you know what an actual “spay” is and how we do it, and why it is called a “spay”? Well we are here to answer all of these questions! The origin of the word “spay”, according…

Distemper. Most people have heard about it but few have seen it thanks to vaccinations. Unfortunately, every so many years, it will come back to rear it’s ugly head. It would seem that this summer is one of those unfortunate years as we have already seen quite a few cases that we believe to be…

Your pet needs dental care – regular, professional care from your veterinarian, as well as care at home from you. The American Veterinary Dental Society recommends that pet owners follow three basic steps: STEP 1: Take your pet to the veterinarian for a dental exam. Don’™t wait for his annual checkup if you suspect a…

If you are like me, my dog Chubbs IS my kid.  I love her and want her to live the longest life she can.  I also like getting kisses from her, I like her breath smelling good and I like her feeling her best and being pain free.  I know that keeping her teeth healthy…

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