Dog Flu and Colds: What To Do When My Dog is Sick

During winter, plenty of people catch a somewhat regular cold or flu; winter weather tends to compromise the human immune system, so it makes sense that many people would fall ill during the winter. But what about your pets? Can your dog get a cold or flu the same way humans do? Read on to [...]

Dog Exercise: How Much Exercise Does My Dog Need?

It’s no secret that dogs need to have space and time to run and play. They’re naturally energetic animals, especially when they’re younger. Dogs love exercise and an extremely active puppy is guaranteed to keep its humans busy. But, just how much exercise does a dog need every day? The answer depends on how old [...]

Pet Gifts, Decorations, and Plants: How To Plan A Pet-Safe Christmas

The holidays are almost here, and it’s time to start shopping for gifts for every member of your family. And for the millions of households with pets, that might include purchasing gifts for your cat or dog. If you want a pet-safe Christmas this year, here are some gift-giving tips and holiday essentials you may [...]

Dr. Mary Kay Klein Honored With The Theilen Tribute Award

Southern Arizona Veterinary Speciality is proud to announce that Dr. Mary Kay Klein has been honored with the Theilen Tribute Award. To read our press release aboutthe award and honoree, please visit the link below. Read the full Dr. Mary K Klein 2018 Award Press Release here.

How To Avoid Pet Pancreatitis This Holiday Season

It’s no secret that pets are often considered just as much a part of the family as any other family member. However, even if you consider man’s best friend a part of the family, they shouldn’t be welcomed at the holiday dinner table. It can be tempting to give your furry friend a table scrap [...]

Traveling With Pets: Tips and Tricks

Whatever the reason for your travels or however long you’ll be away from home, it can be tough to take a trip when you have pets. Finding a pet sitter to take care of your pet can be difficult, and when you do, it could be incredibly expensive. If you don’t want to leave your [...]

Are Thanksgiving Foods Safe For Our Pets?

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to start preparing a feast for the whole family. But, can your furry family member join in the meal, too? 38,900,000 households own cats, and 43,346,000 households own dogs, meaning there are plenty of families who will have a pet in the home during Thanksgiving dinner. While [...]

Tips On How to Manage Your Pet’s Allergies

Just like humans, your pets can have allergies, too. Now that it’s Fall, the weather change will stir up environmental allergens and irritants that can affect you and your pets. Some common clinical signs of dog allergies and cat allergies include: Nasal and eye discharge Sneezing Coughing Pruritus (itching/scratching, licking/chewing at body parts) Fur [...]

4 Reasons Why Pets Can Make a Bad Gift

If you’re thinking about getting someone a pet for a gift, think again. Here are just some reasons why that is a bad idea. You don’t know what you’re giving When you give someone a pet as a gift, you really have no idea what you’re giving them. It’s hard to get background on a [...]

How To Deal With Your Pet’s Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety in dogs is a stressful and usually destructive behavior associated with being separated from their owners/parents. Even if the actions only last for a few minutes, they still qualify as separation anxiety. In short, your dog is experiencing anxiety because you’re not around. While their behavior can be scary and destructive, there are [...]

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