PPH will be closed on Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day. We’ll be unavailable from 6 pm on Friday the third until 8 am on Tuesday the 7th. If your pet should require veterinary care in our absence, please call our trusted colleagues at the Emergency Animal Clinic in Gilbert. The EAC is […]
Posted on August 4th, 2010 by Dr. G
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Like most of our clients, our team will enjoy a much-deserved day of rest on Monday, July 5th, as we observe Independence day. This means we’ll be unavailable from 6 pm on Friday the 2nd until 8 am on Tuesday the 6th. The Emergency Animal Clinic in Gilbert is available 24/7 for emergencies; you can […]
Posted on June 28th, 2010 by Dr. G
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Natural Balance has recalled five- and and 28-pound bags of Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog food, manufactured on December 17, 2009 with a “Best By” date of June 17, 2011. This voluntary recall has been ordered because a random sampling of this product tested positive for by the FDA; independent testing ordered by the company has failed to confirm this finding. […]
Posted on June 21st, 2010 by Dr. G
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The city of Chandler has returned four ultrasonic anti-bark devices it had planned to install at Shawnee Bark Park (just NW of Alma School and Warner) after several neighborhood residents complained about—imagine that—barking dogs at the canine playground. The Dog Silencer Pro devices were criticized by opponents of the plan because they punish all dogs […]
Posted on March 17th, 2010 by Dr. G
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On Wednesday, Nature’s Variety announced a voluntary recall of their Chicken Formula and Organic Chicken Formula products with a “Best If Used By” date on or before 02/5/11 after receiving test results from an outside facility that indicate that Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet with the “Best If Used By” date of 10/29/10 and Chicken […]
Posted on March 12th, 2010 by Dr. G
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In observance of Thanksgiving, Priority Pet Hospital will be CLOSED from Thursday, November 26th through Sunday, November 29th. If your pet requires urgent or emergency care during the holiday weekend, please call the Emergency Animal Clinic at (480) 497-0222.
Have a safe and festive Thanksgiving with your two- and four-legged family members!
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Posted on November 23rd, 2009 by Dr. G
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The Iowa Department of Public Health reported that Iowa health officials have confirmed that a pet cat has been diagnosed with H1N1 influenza virus. The cat has made a full recovery, and its illness is suspected to have arisen from a person in the household who was sick with H1N1. There is no indication that […]
Posted on November 4th, 2009 by Dr. G
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The manufacturer of Iverhart Plus, a popular generic heartworm preventative used in dogs, recently recalled two lots of this medication when quality control measures revealed that they did not contain an adequate amount of ivermectin to protect dogs larger than 85 pounds from heartworm disease.
THIS RECALL DOES NOT AFFECT HEARTWORM PREVENTATIVES DISPENSED AT PRIORITY PET HOSPITAL. […]
Posted on August 21st, 2009 by Dr. G
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A recent study about pet owners’ attitudes and behaviors related to smoking has demonstrated that more than 28% of pet owners would try to quit if they knew that secondhand smoke (SHS) was a danger to their pets.
The study, which involved an online survey of over 3,200 adults, found that about one in five pet owners smoke, […]
Posted on August 11th, 2009 by Dr. G
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Behavioral wellness is critical for all pets, dogs in particular. Fractures of the human-animal bond resulting from unwanted and inappropriate behaviors are one of the most deadly injuries we treat. Like most diseases, these behavioral problems can often be prevented; teaching clients to foster good behavioral health is among the most important services a veterinary […]
Posted on July 21st, 2009 by Dr. G
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