There is nothing more luxurious than a relaxing vacation away from home. If you’re a pet owner, however, it can be hard to relax while worrying whether the neighbor kid gave Oscar his meds or made sure Coco got enough exercise. Our practice offers pet boarding so you never have these worries. You can kick back knowing that your beloved pets are properly cared for in a friendly, fun, secure and nurturing environment.

Understanding Dog Blood Tests

A blood test or lab test allows us to learn information about your dog's health which can only be found from collecting a sample of blood and having it analyzed. This includes a CBC (complete blood count) and blood chemistries that analyze chemical components in the blood.

Understanding The Changing Health Needs Of Mature, Senior And Geriatric Cats

If your cat has suffered a sudden trauma or is experiencing any life threatening symptoms, please call us immediately at: 602-833-7511

In an emergency, time is of the essence, please call us as soon as possible so we can determine if our doctors are able to help your pet or if would need to direct you to the nearest Emergency Veterinary Hospital. 

What To Do If Your Cat May Be Having A Veterinary Emergency

If you’re like a lot of cat owners, you know your cat’s daily routine. If you notice your cat is not following his usual activities, or if you see a change in behavior patterns, those could be subtle but important clues that your cat is sick. As a pet parent, it’s time for you to step in and get the vet on speed dial.

The importance of vaccinations to the overall health and longevity of your cat cannot be understated. Cat vaccines are medically and scientifically proven to combat the incubation and transmission of crippling and fatal feline diseases. Our veterinary staff is dedicated to educating people about the importance of cat vaccinations, including what cat vaccines are necessary, and when they should be scheduled.

Our onsite and online pet pharmacy ensures that your pet is receiving the proper prescription medications from a source you can trust. Feel free to contact us directly for detailed information, including dosing and potential side effects.

We are happy to demonstrate effective methods to easily administer medications to your pet, which can be very important for intractable pets. Our onsite pharmacy stocks a wide variety of both medications and pet products for your convenience, and most pet medications can be filled the same day.

Dental health is an important aspect of a pet’s overall wellness, longevity, and comfort. Ingleside Animal Hospital partners with clients to ensure a lifetime of good pet oral health.

At Routine Exams

During regular health care visits, our veterinarians will provide a dental assessment. Since there can be no clinical signs of oral pain or disease, regular examination by a veterinarian is key.

As technology leads us into the future and improves our lives, diagnostic imaging is no exception. Digital radiology gives our practice the ability to diagnose conditions almost on the spot. This allows us to treat conditions faster and more effectively.

Modified Maquet Procedure for Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (MMP TTA) Surgery

What Is The Right Food To Feed Your Dog?

Good nutrition is feeding your dog the building blocks and energy components that allow them to grow, develop to their potential and stay active throughout their life. There are many ways to feed your dog and hundreds of diets to choose from. Most people tend to use dry and canned dog food for convenience and cost. However, for owners who are open minded about their dog's diet, there are alternatives to dry and canned dog food that may offer better nutrition for your particular dog.

Everything You Must Know About Vaccinating Your Dog

Dog vaccinations play a critical role in protecting your dog from many dangerous and even fatal diseases. While state law requires all dogs are vaccinated for rabies, there are a number of other vaccinations that can protect your dog from serious diseases that are easily preventable.

As a puppy, Champ snuck into Mary’s knitting bag and swallowed a small ball of yarn. When he became unwell, Mary called our practice right away. The yarn didn’t show up on the x-ray so we used endoscopy to look inside Champ’s digestive tract and remove the yarn. Endoscopy is a procedure that uses a tiny video camera at the end of a very narrow scope in order to see inside of the body. Sometimes our practice uses endoscopy for surgical procedures but most often we use it for diagnostic purposes. Minimally invasive, the procedure requires relatively little recovery.

Like you, we enjoy exotic pets. In many Phoenix area households, rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, ferrets, turtles, reptiles, and birds are important family members.

The Dangers Of Fleas And Ticks For Cats

Of all the pesky nuisances out there your cat might face, fleas and ticks are two of the most troublesome. For cats, fleas and ticks pose a variety of potential health issues, including:

Getting a new kitten is a very special experience with lots of joy, warmth and laughter. There is a reason why the internet is so full of kitten and cat pictures and videos. Kittens are super fun, loving and entertaining. Kitten care does involve some amount of hands-on attention from human family members. The focus of kitten care is on acclimating the kitten to its new family, and providing for the kitten's physical well being to support healthy development.

What Is Laser Therapy For Cats?

At Ingleside Animal Hospital, we are always looking to new ways to care for your cat. Medicine and technology are constantly advancing and we embrace staying at the forefront of the best medical and surgical care. We are proud to offer laser therapy for cats at our veterinary clinic.

Ingleside Animal Hospital recommends microchipping for all pets. Microchips have reunited thousands of people with their pets. About the size of a grain of rice, a microchip can identify your pet if he or she becomes lost. An important addition to collar tags, a microchip provides a permanent identification method for your pet.

Ingleside Animal Hospital uses the PetLink chip:

The Pros And Cons Of Different Types Of Cat Food

Feline nutrition is very important for general health. However, the plethora of dietary options, brands and formulas available to consumers can be confusing, when deciding which kind of cat food is best for your feline friend’s health and wellness.

Like you, we want a long, healthy, and happy life for your pet. That’s why we emphasize preventive pet care, annual exams, and appropriate vaccinations. So many diseases can be avoided or minimized with preventive treatment and early detection. Early treatment is typically less invasive, less costly, and often aids your pet’s recovery.

At Ingleside Animal Hospital, our highly experienced team of veterinarians and veterinary support staff have been helping educate our clients and win the fight against heartworms in cats since [practice:year-founded]. The importance of heartworm prevention for cats cannot be overstated. Once a cat has contracted heartworms, it cannot be cured. Therefore, preventive measures are absolutely necessary in order to keep your beloved feline friend healthy and safe.

What Goes Into A Dog Health Preventive Care Regimen

In many cases, good preventive veterinary care protects your pet from disease and poor health. However, just as in human medicine, sometimes our pets experience more complex or chronic problems.

Our staff offers the extensive experience and advanced training to detect and treat diseases and conditions at the earliest stages for optimum results. If a need for a specialist arises, we have a network of trusted providers and will refer you.

Adding a new puppy or kitten is an exciting time! Their playful antics bring laughter and joy, enriching our daily lives. Ingleside Animal Hospital knows this experience well and extends a warm welcome to your new friend and family member.

Taking The Physiological Changes Of Aging Dogs Into Consideration

At Ingleside Animal Hospital, we love providing senior dogs with the care and support they need to age gracefully and comfortably. We understand that the experience of caring for older dogs can be a tremendously rewarding one that enhances and enriches the lives of dogs themselves, as well as their human caretakers. We truly are dog people at heart. We love to lend insight and guidance into caring for older dogs.

If you have owned an animal, or if you know anyone who has, chances are you have heard of the terms spay and neuter. Spaying is a term that describes the ovariohysterectomy, or the removal of portions of the reproductive system of a female dog. Neutering is a term that describes the castration, or the removal of the testicles of a male dog. Veterinarians perform these surgical procedures, which render dogs incapable of reproducing.

It is very important to have a veterinarian examine your cat at least once a year. Cats age significantly faster than humans and therefore it is imperative for cat owners to stay on top of wellness exams in order to catch any potential health problems before they begin. Most cat illnesses are much easier and less expensive to treat and cure when caught in the early stages before they progress or develop complications. Therefore, regular cat wellness exams are the cornerstone of preventive veterinary medicine.

Ingleside Animal Hospital Offers A Full Service Veterinary Clinic

At Ingleside Animal Hospital, we believe that your pet is a part of the family, yours and ours. That is why we have made it our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate veterinary care and that is in the best interests of you and your furriest family member. If you are in the Phoenix area, and are looking for a caring veterinary team to help make sure your pet remains in good health, we are nearby and ready to help.

Dog Veterinarians Who Really Care

Understanding Why A Cat Surgery Has Been Recommended

At Ingleside Animal Hospital, our primary concern is for the health and well being of your cat. Unfortunately, there may arise a circumstance when a surgical procedure is in the best interest of your feline friend, and in these times you will need to make that decision. We understand what that feels like, and our veterinarians and staff are here for you too.