If you’re thinking of enjoying the peace and tranquility of the great outdoors on a camping trip with the family and bringing your pet along, consider the following before you go. Hiking and Safety Basics Never leave your pet alone at the camp. The USDA Forest Service treats this asContinue Reading
By Cheryl Rahal, D.V.M. The geriatric pet holds a special place in the hearts of many. I’ve seen the gruffest of cowboys turn into a tender caregiver for his aging canine companion. Whether they are losing their sight or hearing, living with a chronic disease, or just moving slowerContinue Reading
By Cheryl Rahal, D.V.M. (With sidenotes from Toby the clinic kitty) October signals cooler weather, football, and the best holidays ahead, beginning with Halloween. From the costumes to the candy, there are some scary things about Halloween pet parents should be aware of to help prevent emergency vet visits. Avoid CostumeContinue Reading
By Cheryl Rahal, D.V.M. (With sidenotes from Toby the clinic kitty) Pet adoptions soared during the pandemic and shelter capacities were at all time lows. Now, as our country attempts to return to normal, pets are unfortunately being returned to shelters. Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is atContinue Reading
By Cheryl Rahal, D.V.M. (With sidenotes from Toby the clinic kitty) Pacing, barking, trembling and hiding. If this sounds like your dog during loud-noise events such as fireworks and thunderstorms, it’s likely a case of doggy anxiety. It can also happen during a change in your pet’s routine. Now thatContinue Reading
By Cheryl Rahal, D.V.M. (With sidenotes from Toby the clinic kitty) Scratch, lick, repeat. If this feels like a constant cycle, your pet may be suffering from allergies. Whether the cause is food or environmental-related, allergies in dogs manifest with itchy, red and inflamed skin. The intense itching results in excessiveContinue Reading
By Cheryl Rahal, D.V.M. – (With sidenotes from Toby the clinic kitty) Snake season—is there such a thing? March and April usher in the kind of weather that makes the Valley the envy of the rest. Our beautiful warm days and clear skies means more time for longer walks andContinue Reading