If you’re new to the Valley of the Sun, you have probably noticed all of those spiky plants around the desert. Maybe you’ve even had a personal encounter with a few of them on the golf course. Not to worry - with over 51 varieties of cactus in Arizona alone, nearly everyone gets up close [...]
If you’re new to Arizona, you may not know this, but we’ll let you in on a secret: Everything in this state is designed to poke, poison or pierce flesh. We love our desert, but trust us when we say it is one of the most dangerous environments in the world for pets (you [...]
It’s nearly time for the fourth of July, and if you live in Arizona, you know that means: Fireworks, monsoons, heat and overcrowded animal shelters. The risk of injury to pets is much greater during fireworks. Dogs have cracked or even lost teeth as they frantically gnash furniture or try to escape the house. Arizona [...]
La Niña is here and that means a hot, dry summer is approaching. We can never be too careful in preparing for fires here in the Sonoran desert. Nearly all of Arizona is under a fire watch and that means lots of potential evacuations are approaching. Already, Prescott and Flagstaff are experiencing evacuations - often [...]
Arizona has seen a lot of changes in the past few years - including a big migration to our beautiful city! While we welcome all these newcomers, we are seeing a lot of people move here without knowing how to protect their pets. We hope this article will help you prepare and keep your pets [...]
Despite awareness that Mother’s Day is on its way, somehow each year a majority of us find ourselves not really knowing what to buy our beloved Mom. We stand in line at the mall grabbing the first thing we see, which coincidentally was the last thing on the shelf. Don’t worry - you still have [...]
As Arizonans, we’re pretty aware of dangers to our dogs and cats in the form of coyotes, bobcats, snakes, cactus and toxic plants. But, how many of you are aware of the dangers of hawks and owls? One family found out the hard way when their puppy was taken by an owl! Source: Foothills [...]
Have you ever come home to a backyard gate blown open with your dog nowhere in sight? Sheer panic runs through your veins and you begin relentlessly calling for your pet to no avail. What do you do? Here are some helpful guidelines to follow: […]
While Halloween can be fun for children with candy and costumes, it can be a frightening time for pets. Keep in mind that your pets will be afraid of ghosts and ghouls knocking on your front door. Keep these general rules in mind so your pets are safe during this holiday: [...]
One of the most painful experiences we encounter in life is when our pets pass on. The one flaw Fido and Fluffy possess is that they do not live long enough. As a family member, their passing is always extremely difficult for us to bear. […]
