Brushing 101
Many people think that brushing is only necessary for long haired breeds, not true! Brushing is an advantageous practice for all dogs. While it is true that some breeds require more grooming maintenance than others and all dogs can benefit from regular trips to the groomer, brushing your pet at home is a positive […]
What’s In Your Pet’s Food?
Many pet owners want to feed their pets healthy foods. Various pet foods, however, are not very healthy. Knowing exactly what is going into your pet’s food can help you make a well informed decision about what type of food is best for your animal. Our team of Tucson veterinarians will tell you that a […]
Keep Bugs Off Your Buddy: Flea, Tick, and Heartworm Prevention
For many pet owners in Tucson, keeping fleas and ticks off their dog and cat seems like an ongoing process. Some pet owners may wonder how their animals get fleas and ticks. Even if there are no other animals living in your home with fleas and ticks, it is possible that a feral cat or wild […]
What Does it Take to be a Veterinarian?
If you’re an animal lover trying to determine a career path for yourself, the thought of becoming a veterinarian may have crossed your mind. Beyond caring for sick and injured animals of various breeds, veterinarians also conduct surgeries and prescribe medications. The process of becoming a veterinarian is very similar to the process of becoming […]
The History of Veterinary Medicine
An ancient Egyptian text called the Papyrus of Kahun dates back to 1900 BC and is the earliest existing document that mentions veterinary medicine. There is also evidence that medical care for animals was practiced in India around the same time. In the European world, veterinary medicine first came about in the 1300s. Since horses […]
AN UPDATE ON ARTHRITIS IN PETS
Arthritis is a painful condition that can only be diagnosed by X-ray. Depending on the location of the arthritic joint, there are many types of medication that can be prescribed by a veterinarian to help relieve the pain and sometimes reverse the damage at the cellular level. Glucosamine/chondroitin compounds are available in many […]
YEARLY EXAMS RECOMMENDED HIGHLY BY OUR TUCSON VETS
At Encanto Pet Clinic in Tucson, AZ we recommend yearly physical exams for all of our patients even if vaccinations are not due because many things can change in a pet’s health within a human year. It is generally accepted that our pets age approximately seven years to one of ours. This aging process is […]
INCIDENCES OF HEARTWORM INCREASING ACROSS TUCSON
Heartworm disease has been a common parasitic disease in the Mid-West and on the East coast for many years. It is transmitted to pets by mosquitoes and results in an infestation of a parasitic worm that lives and reproduces in the right chamber of the heart. The disease is caused by the abrasive action of […]
Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth
Why Is Teeth Cleaning Important For Your Pet? Dental disease is the most common health problem diagnosed in pets. Poor dental health is much more significant than bad breath. Periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss and other serious health concerns affecting internal organs. Plaque forms on the tooth surface from the food particles and […]