Pet Education Blog

Flea and Tick Prevention: A Guide from The Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic As the weather changes, flea and tick season kicks into high gear. These pesky parasites are more than just an itchy inconvenience for your pets; they can pose significant health risks to both animals and humans. At Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic, we’re dedicated to helping

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Your pet’s weight is something that is checked at every visit to ensure that your pet is at a healthy weight. If your pet is overweight, then we can help to work to figure out why and help to get it corrected. Oftentimes pets being overweight are overlooked by owners and even glorified as being

Up to 80% of pets develop some form of dental disease by 3 years of age. During regular physical exams, the veterinarian will take a look at your cat or dog’s teeth and determine whether a dental cleaning is necessary. Dental disease can cause a number of medical issues including infection, loss of teeth, pain

Creepy crawlies are usually not welcomed in our home, but they can sometimes come in with your pets! Fleas, ticks, mites and worms are all parasites found all too commonly in our beloved pets. Luckily, there are many preventative and treatment options to help keep you and your pets safe and pest free! Luckily due