Mesa Veterinary Hospital's Blog


Our doctors will frequently post articles and blog topics on various pet health issues.  Please check back often as we're constantly updating this page!

 

Socializing Your New Pet

by Joshua Bub, DVM

Jan. 11th, 2012


    Think about your fondest memories from when you were young – warm cookies fresh out of the oven that your mom made, Thanksgiving dinner with your family, opening presents on your birthday. These were all very positive experiences when you were young and impressionable, and many years later, that smell of cookies still brings about good feelings.  Our pets have the same types of feelings.  At this time of year we see a lot of puppies and kittens that have found new families over the holidays, and so I thought it would be appropriate to talk about how to properly socialize your new pet to give it a good outlook on life...  Read More  

 

Beware of Coyotes

by Joshua Bub, DVM

Jan. 9th, 2012


     I received a frantic call from my wife while at work last month.   She was walking our dogs on the trail behind our neighborhood when they started getting agitated, sniffing the ground and pacing back and forth along the trail.  Our older dog, Alli, started pulling on the leash trying to head in the direction of a dog that was on an adjacent trail, about 20 yards away.  Problem was, it wasn’t a dog, it was a coyote...   Read More

 

Your Pet Can’t Tell You His Tummy Hurts

by Joshua Bub, DVM

Dec. 12th, 2011


     My wife, a resident physician, is always telling me how caring for her pediatric patients must be very similar to my job as a veterinarian. Her patients are brought in by their parents, they are usually terrified to be at the doctor’s office, sometimes they get bribed with lollipops or candy when getting vaccines or procedures done, and occasionally she will get bitten by one of them. While similarities do exist, the one thing I always tell her is that our pets can’t tell us when their tummy hurts, at least not in the way children can... Read More

 

The Truth About Nutraceuticals

by Joshua Bub, DVM

Nov. 18th, 2011


     Glucosamine, fish oil, milk thistle; there’s no denying that nutraceuticals and dietary supplements are a hot topic in medicine these days. Doctors and veterinarians will commonly recommend these supplements in combination with other medications to aid in combating disease. What most people don’t know is that nutraceuticals are not regulated like prescriptions are, and many times what you see on the label may not be anywhere close to what is in the bottle…Read More

 

Managing Arthritis in Your Pet

by Joshua Bub, DVM

Nov. 14th, 2011


     Arthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is the number one cause of chronic pain in dogs and cats. This condition is the result of long term stress placed on a joint, and can arise secondary to a previous injury, or a poorly conformed joint.  If your pet is diagnosed with arthritis, our doctors can discuss many things you can do at home for your pet, in addition to a large number of treatments we can offer your pet.  Read More