We understand your pet holds a valued place in your life and your heart, so we have made it our goal to respect and honor that special bond by providing the best possible care for your pet. As part of that goal, we have chosen to be accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and have our hospital measured against the most rigorous published standards in the veterinary industry.

Our hospital has been successfully evaluated by an AAHA practice consultant on approximately 900 standards that directly correlate to the care we are providing your pet. The standards are periodically reviewed and updated to ensure they remain consistent with changes in veterinary medicine and technology.

We are very proud of our doctors and staff for continuing to practice such high standards of care, and passing the AAHA accreditation with such high scores.

For more information about pet health care or AAHA accreditation, please visit www.healthypet.com.

Is your dog exposed to other dogs at the groomer, boarding facility, dog park, or any place dogs gather? If you answer yes to any of these, your dog may be at risk for canine influenza infection.

Canine influenza spreads the same way that human flu spreads - through direct contact (kissing, licking, nuzzling); through the air (coughing, sneezing);  and by contact with contaminated surfaces. 

There is a new vaccine to help protect your dog from this virus. Please go to our petcare links for more information on this disease and the vaccine which we now have available, or go directly to www.doginfluenza.com.

Does your pet take Phenobarbital, Torbutrol or Bupernex? These are just some examples of controlled drugs.

As of October 1^st, 2009, The Arizona Board of Pharmacy now requires us to obtain the following information from you, to report to them, before we can dispense these medications: your full name, address, phone number, gender, and date of birth. If you have a written prescription to take to the pharmacy they will require the same information. We have a form in our office we will have you fill out next time you pick up a refill of these special medications, or if the doctor dispenses any of these to you at an office visit. Please feel free to call us with any questions.

We now have a doctor available over the lunch hours from 12 noon to 2pm. Please call or e-mail us to schedule an appointment.

Xylitol (artificial sugar) is a sweetener used in many products including mouthwash, chewing gum, toothpaste, and various foods.  Because it is toxic to pets, products containing xylitol should not be given to your dog or cat. For more information on items that can be poisonous, click the Pet Care Button on the left, and go to Vet Talk.