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ArkVets Personalized veterinary care in Metro Phoenix—chronic, urgent, wellness & comfort care for pets.

02/11/2026

Found a kitten outside and wondering if it's healthy enough to bring home around your other cats? You can't tell by looking. Dr. Griggs, DVM says isolate any found kitten, even a healthy one, get a stool sample and quick leukemia and FIV blood tests, and start the vaccine series while your other cats get used to the new smells.

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02/11/2026

Do puppies overheat faster than adult dogs? Dr. Griggs, DVM wouldn't treat a puppy any differently when it comes to heat, so know the signs before the next hot day. She also explains why a panting cat is a red flag.

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01/11/2026

A dog with a lingering cough? Test for valley fever as soon as possible. Results can take three to five business days or longer depending on the lab, so waiting only delays the answer. Dr. Griggs, DVM explains.

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01/11/2026

Valley fever is a fungus in Phoenix dust, and your dog breathes in the spores. It can show up as nothing more than a cough, or as limping if it spreads to the bone. Dr. Griggs, DVM explains what every Phoenix dog owner should know.

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01/11/2026

New puppy in an apartment and the vaccines aren't done yet? Parvo is hard to avoid in an apartment complex, so you balance the risk. Dr. Griggs, DVM says many of her clients train on puppy pads until the vaccine series is finished, and keep the puppy on the patio away from what other dogs leave behind.

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01/11/2026

A puppy can have parvo and still test negative. Early in the illness the virus may not be shedding yet, so the test can miss it. Vomiting, no appetite, a little diarrhea? Don't wait for a positive result. Dr. Griggs, DVM says anything that looks like a GI problem can be parvo at the beginning.

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01/11/2026

Found a stray kitten? Take it to the vet first, even if you have no other cats at home. A sick kitten can spread illness to you and your family, so don't wait to find out. Dr. Griggs, DVM explains.

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31/10/2026

There is no valley fever vaccine for dogs yet. Research is underway, but Dr. Griggs, DVM shares the good news: most cases are treatable.

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31/10/2026

Valley fever treatment takes at least 10 to 12 months. Antibody titers guide when a dog might come off antifungals, and Dr. Griggs, DVM recommends rechecking the titer every year after stopping.

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31/10/2026

Valley fever risk climbs after monsoon season. Storms throw dust into the air, which means more fungal spores to breathe. Dr. Griggs, DVM says new builds and construction areas carry higher risk, though exposure doesn't guarantee infection.

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Monday 08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00
Thursday 08:00 - 20:00
Friday 08:00 - 20:00
Saturday 08:00 - 20:00

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