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We love educating our clients. That’s why we have curated and shared posts filled with helpful information regarding pet care.
Common Myths About Heartworm Disease
Did you know that April is National Heartworm Awareness Month? Our team is celebrating by debunking some common heartworm myths to help pet owners understand the importance of year-round prevention. Myth: Only dogs get heartworms Truth: Heartworms can infect...
Which Chew Toys Are Safe For Your Dog?
As a pet owner, there's plenty of options for chew toys for your canine companion. But, some chews can wreak havoc on your pet’s teeth and gastrointestinal tract, and may also be a choking hazard. Our team has some tips to help you choose the safest toys for your...
Are Hairballs Normal for Cats?
Cat ownership involves coming across furry, slimy hairballs. Depending on your cat’s hair coat length, you may encounter hairballs with such regular frequency that you become worried about your feline friend’s health. Let’s take a closer look at how hairballs are...
How to Clean Your Pet’s Ears: A Step-By-Step Guide
At some point in your pet’s life, they will likely need their ears cleaned. If your pet has allergies, they may need their ears cleaned at least once a week to stave off allergy-related ear infections. Dr. Michael Berman from Desert Ridge Animal Hospital has put...
Clicker Training 101
So, you got a new puppy. Now what? The first step to creating a positive, lifelong relationship with your dog is to train them to be a well-behaved companion. For many new pet owners, training a puppy can seem like a daunting task, but all you really need is a clicker...
Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Pet’s Mouth Healthy at Home From Your North Scottsdale Veterinarian!
We frequently have clients ask us what they can do at home to keep their pet’s teeth nice and clean. In honor of National Pet Dental Month, we thought we would share our top 5 things you can do at home to try and keep your furry friend’s mouth smelling fresh! 1)...
Top 5 ways to tell you are feeding your dog the WRONG food
We all have wondered - am I feeding my dog the best possible food? Is there something out there that I should switch to? How would I ever know if I should try something else? Today, I’m going to list my top 5 ways to tell if you are feeding your dog the wrong food. 1)...
Could Your North Scottsdale Pet Have Valley Fever??
Anyone who has lived or spent some time near Scottsdale has probably heard about Valley Fever. But often it is less clear just what causes this disease and which symptoms to watch for in our furry friends. Read on to learn more about the cause, symptoms, testing and...
Leptospirosis Outbreak
Recently there was an outbreak in several dogs of leptospirosis in a boarding facility not far from our North Scottsdale Grayhawk location. To try to ensure that our pet-parents understand the possible risk to their loved dogs, please read the following info on this...
VIDEO with Channel 3
North Scottsdale Veterinarians using Fear Free approach for your pets - takin Yesterday, Dr. Berman and Dr. Kitchen were interviewed by channel 3 on how to make visits to the vet less stressful for your pets! They gave several great tips - check out the video here!