Heroes of The Pet World!
Animal Care Hospital of Phoenix was recognized by Catster magazine as a champion of the pet world.
Dr. Jeri Altizer Joins the Animal Care Hospital Family
Dr. Jeri joined Animal Care Hospital of Phoenix because it feels like her second family and she loves that we have such close relationships with our clients.
I found a lump on my dog. Do I need to see the Vet?
What is that strange bump on your dog? Discovering a skin lump or bump on your dog can set your mind reeling and your heart racing, but there’s no need to panic. A bump on your [...]
My dog is scratching its ears. Do I need to see the Vet?
Some ear scratching now and then is not really something to worry about. However, if your pooch seems to be scratching his ears or rubbing them of surfaces more than usual, it might signal a problem. [...]
My dog has eye discharge. Do I need to see the Vet?
Eye discharge is a common problem in dogs. Some types are completely normal, while others are associated with potentially serious health concerns. To determine when you need to take your dog to the vet, you’ll need [...]
My dog has diarrhea. Do I need to see the Vet?
Few symptoms are more concerning (and messy!) for pet parents than when their dog has diarrhea. But does it mean you need to see a Vet? Read on to learn the most common causes of diarrhea [...]
My dog is coughing. Do I need to see the Vet?
Coughing is the body’s natural way of protecting the respiratory system by expelling unwanted material from the airways. Like humans, dogs cough to remove foreign objects, mucus, or debris from their airway so they can continue [...]
My dog vomited. Do I need to see the Vet?
Dog vomiting may happen for several reasons. It could be that your dog ate more than it could handle or ate too fast. Sometimes the cause could be more serious, which would require a visit to [...]
My dog is constipated. Do I need to see the Vet?
Constipation is uncommon in dogs. A constipated dog will have infrequent bowel movements, strains when trying to pass a stool, and is producing hard, dry stools. Sometimes dogs can pass mucus when attempting to defecate, scoot [...]
