A Year-Round Plan to Stop Parasites Before They Spread Skipping heartworm prevention during winter months. Using flea and tick products only when parasites are visible. These common approaches seem logical but leave gaps in protection that parasites exploit. Year-round prevention isn't just a marketing strategy, it's based on parasite biology, regional climate factors, and [...]

Decoding the Meow: Why Your Cat Might Be Overly Vocal Does your cat wake you up in the middle of the night with persistent cries, or perhaps constantly demand your attention with a chorus of meows? If you've noticed an increase in your cat's chatter, you might be wondering why. It can be confusing and [...]

Senior Dental Care: Protecting Health One Tooth at a Time When your senior dog drops a favorite treat or your aging cat suddenly stops grooming, it’s easy to chalk it up to getting older- but these small changes often point to something more. Dental pain is one of the most common and overlooked causes of [...]

Coughing, Sneezing, and More: What's Behind Your Pet's Noisy Breathing? A sudden coughing fit, odd wheezing, or even unusually loud snoring can leave pet owners wondering if these symptoms are harmless or a warning sign. While allergies or mild infections may be the cause, other issues like heart disease, collapsing trachea, or pneumonia require urgent [...]

The Truth About Cat Vomiting: Insights from a Vet Palisades Veterinary Hospital | Fountain Hills, Arizona You hear it in the middle of the night: that unmistakable sound from somewhere under the bed. Few noises grab your attention faster than that retch. Many cat owners accept an occasional mess as “normal,” but frequent or forceful [...]

Annual Bloodwork in Pets: Why It Matters More Than You Think You've scheduled the checkup, kept vaccines up to date, and maybe even managed a nail trim without too much fuss. But then your vet mentions annual bloodwork, and you wonder- is that really necessary? At Palisades Veterinary Hospital in Fountain Hills, Arizona, we hear [...]

At Palisades Veterinary Hospital in Fountain Hills, Arizona, we focus on prevention as the foundation of lifelong pet health. Vaccines, parasite protection, nutrition, and regular exams all work together to reduce your pet’s risk of illness and catch small issues before they turn into larger problems. In this guide, we’ll walk through the key areas [...]

At Palisades Veterinary Hospital in Fountain Hills, Arizona, we believe that dental care is an essential—yet often underestimated—part of your pet’s overall health. Just like humans, pets can suffer from oral health problems such as plaque buildup, gum disease, tooth decay, and painful infections. These issues can progress quickly if untreated, potentially leading to tooth [...]

Protecting Your Pet: Early Detection & Treatment of Common Cancers Cancer is one of the most significant health concerns facing pets today—particularly as they age. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), nearly 50% of dogs over the age of 10 will develop cancer. That statistic alone highlights why awareness, early detection, and proactive [...]

Kennel cough, scientifically referred to as Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC), is a highly contagious respiratory infection that affects dogs. It is characterized by a persistent, dry cough, often accompanied by retching and nasal discharge, making it distressing for both dogs and their owners. At Palisades Veterinary Hospital, we are dedicated to helping pet [...]