Shea Animal Hospital
10801 N. 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85028
phone: 602-996-3540
fax: 602-494-0519

News & Information

Seasonal Allergy Treatments January 11, 2012 Every spring, the flowers and trees begin to bloom, and the waiting room at Shea Animal Hospital fills up with itchy, scratching dogs and cats tormented by seasonal allergies. Read more.
Minimize the Agony of Arthritis for Your Pet December 01, 2011 As our pets age, their bodies begin to show some signs of wear and tear. One of the biggest challenges pets face as they mature is arthritis. In fact, 20 percent of adult dogs in the United States have arthritis, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Read more.
5 Keys to Helping Your Reptile Live a Healthy, Happy Life November 21, 2011 Lost your heart to a ball python, gecko, desert tortoise or some other kind of fascinating reptile? Before you bring home a creepy-crawly pet, it’s essential you know how to care for it so it lives a happy, healthy life. Read more.
A FREE Gift for Your New Puppy or Kitten March 22, 2011 Welcoming a puppy or kitten into your family? Celebrate by bringing your new friend by Shea Animal Hospital for a FREE Welcome Packet. We’ve filled this little bag of goodies with things you’ll need, like your first dose of heartworm preventative, important information on care, brochures from pet insurance, a list of great obedience trainers and a pet health record.

Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened. ~ Anatole

Our Wellness Services and Preventive Medicine Will Keep Your Pet Feeling Frisky

You want your pet to live a longer, healthier and happier life. And we want to help. So at Shea Animal Hospital, we put a great deal of emphasis on preventive health care and wellness services. When pets lead healthy lifestyles and receive top-notch veterinary care, they often avoid problems that can interfere with their enjoyment of life. Here are a few of the ways we partner with you to keep your pet in top form:

Yearly Wellness Exams. We recommend that your pet come see us yearly for a wellness exam. During this important visit, our doctors will spend focused time with you and your pet, doing a thorough physical exam, talking with you about your pet's health and behavior, and addressing your questions. Wellness exams are the best way for us to spot health care concerns in their early stages, often before the pet exhibits symptoms, so we can act quickly to manage the condition and promote your pet's health.
Vaccinations. Ensuring your pet is properly vaccinated against life-threatening illnesses and diseases is simple to do and the payoffs are huge. At your pet's wellness exam, we'll discuss the different vaccinations available to your pet, work with you to set up a regular vaccination schedule and send you reminders when it's time to update vaccines.
Fecal Testing. We agree that it's no fun to follow your pet and gather a fresh fecal sample, but it is well worth the effort because an annual fecal test helps safeguard your pet's health by determining if your pet has intestinal parasites. “Worms” are easy to eliminate, but if left untreated, they could severely compromise your pet's health, spread to other pets and even to you and your family members, causing a number of health problems.
Urinalysis. This simple test will tell us volumes about your pet's health. It gives us a window into the pet's urinary tract, alerting us to problems with the bladder, prostate or urethra.
Heartworm Testing. Heartworm disease, which is transmitted from infected dogs to healthy dogs by mosquitoes, can be fatal. At your dog's wellness exam, we will do a simple blood test to check for heartworm disease, then, based on the results, will prescribe treatment or heartworm preventive medicine, usually administered through a monthly tablet that dogs love.

Shea Animal Hospital is dedicated to helping your pet live a healthy, happy life. Please contact us today with your questions or concerns, or to schedule an exam.