11 Tips for Responsible Dog Ownership
The dog days of summer are over – just in time for Responsible Dog Ownership Days! The American Kennel Club has recognized September as a month dedicated to the good dog owner. According to the American Veterinary Association, a responsible dog owner should consider a few things before becoming a dog owner: Choose wisely. Make […]
Protect Your Pets Against Rabies
Harper Lee’s book, To Kill a Mockingbird, tells of the day Scout Finch spotted a “mad dog” named Tim Johnson. “She [Calpernia] followed us beyond the Radley Place and looked where Jem pointed. Tim Johnson was not much more than a speck in the distance, but he was closer to us. He walked erratically, as […]
7 Ways to Summer-Proof Your Pet
The heat is on! While we sip extra water, don swimsuits, and rush from air-conditioned car to cooled-down buildings, our pets are still wearing their fur coats and depending on us to refill their water bowls. Summer is uncomfortable for them, too – and it can be deadly. The staff and veterinarians at Encanto Pet […]
Dive into World Oceans Day!
When you enter the lobby of Encanto Pet Clinic, you can’t help but notice the saltwater aquarium. Office manager Tina Ireland is primary caretaker of the life within its walls and says “Dr. Ireland decided when we moved to the new clinic in 1999 that he wanted a saltwater aquarium in the lobby to entertain […]
Ehrlichia Canis – Tick Fever in Dogs
Encanto Pet Clinic continues to offer $10 off Heartworm/Tick Disease screening through the month of May! Just mention this post to the staff at Encanto Pet Clinic. When Matthew Rentschlar adopted Sadie, a 3-year-old pit bull/lab mix, from Pima Animal Care Center (PACC), he was told she had tested positive and treated for Ehrlichia canis. […]
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month
That sound – the buzz of a mosquito. The little insect with the mighty bite is an unwanted but familiar summer visitor. Although Tucson’s drier climate may lessen the numbers, mosquitoes and their breeding grounds are still an issue. They are annoying, and they can deliver a deadly problem to your dog, cat or ferret. […]
National Puppy Day is March 23rd!
March can come in like a lion, but on March 23rd it’s all about puppies! National Puppy Day celebrates the joy of puppies and encourages puppy adoption while supporting responsible breeding practices. If you are thinking of getting a puppy, consider adopting one from a Tucson area shelter. Shelter personnel are skilled and objective in evaluating […]
Here’s the Scoop on Poop
“Dogs are the leaders of the planet. If you see two life forms, one of them’s making a poop, the other one’s carrying it for him, who would you assume is in charge.” – Jerry Seinfeld. Dog waste disposal is an important task. But some owners don’t see it as a problem – and they […]
National Day of the Horse
“There is a touch of divinity even in brutes, and a special halo about a horse, that should forever exempt him from indignities.” – Herman Melville. The horse symbolizes unbridled personal freedom, and is a spiritual brother within the Native American culture. To celebrate the horse, Encanto Pet Clinic recognizes the National Day of the […]
Diabetes and Your Pet
Humans aren’t the only animals battling obesity. A recent survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) revealed that more than 50% of dogs and cats in American households are considered obese or overweight. That means that approximately 80 million pets are at risk for weight-related disorders – including diabetes mellitus. In fact, diabetes […]