Pet Education Blog

An itchy pet can be one of the first signs of an underlying allergy. An allergy is essentially the immune system overreacting to an otherwise harmless substance and causing inflammation. Most pets with allergies tend to excessively lick or scratch their ears, paws, groin and/or armpits. Pets can also itch excessively as a sign of

As a pet owner, seeing your pet not acting their normal self can be concerning. While the amount of water your pet drinks daily can highly vary from one day to the next, repeated or continuous increased drinking could indicate underlying health issues. Commonly seen with increased thirst/drinking is increased urination. Understanding the potential causes,

If your pet has been stung by a bee then the biggest thing is to monitor for an allergic reaction.  Allergic reactions can happen the first time a pet is stung but more likely when stung multiple times or have history of previous bee stings. Monitor for swelling – if the site starts to swell

General Recommendations For Arthritis These are a list of the things that the Veterinarians at the Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic may recommend for arthritis in your pet: Supplements – These are very safe products to help decrease inflammation, heal the joint, and reduce pain in your pet.  Side effects are minimal with these supplements and usually involve

Q: How can I make my senior pet more comfortable? A: There are many ways to help keep senior pets more comfortable and help improve their quality of life during their golden years: Routine: A lot of older pets, especially dogs, prefer having a regular routine that lets them know what to expect. Predictability for