Barbecue safety for dogs At Vets Now, we see a rise in injuries and poisonings during the spring and summer, and over the holiday period in general, particularly when the weather is warm and sunny. Some of these cases are associated with barbecues so we’ve drawn up a list of tips to keep your dogs [...]

It is probably more like a human emergency room than you may think. To state the obvious, you can expect to pay more and to have longer wait times. Here’s what you can expect when taking your pet to the ER, or, more specifically, to Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center. What Should You [...]

Dogs have been referred to as man’s best friend for what seems like forever. It’s been proven that dogs help soothe mental distress and can be excellent aids for owners living with physical or psychological disabilities. And according to a study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, exposure to pets like dogs may lessen the [...]

There’s no greater joy than spending time outdoors with your dog in the warm sunshine playing with some of the 90 million dogs living in the United States. However, the summer heat can be dangerous to your pet if you don’t taTo prevent an emergency trip to a veterinary specialty center, here are four tips [...]

With the summer in full swing, there is a whole new set of health concerns that pet owners need to take into account. Long hot days may mean your pet ends up getting exhausted. Spells of humidity may lead your pet to feeling ill. Whatever the case may be, here are a few tips to [...]

Who makes a better pet: the dog, considered to be man’s best friend? Or, the cat who has more of a reputation for being an aloof roommate? Despite those perceptions, our pets’ personalities are more based on how we as humans actually interact with them rather than how they actually are. Whether you’re a dog [...]

As a responsible pet owner, you most likely have your veterinarian’s contact number on speed dial as a precaution if your pet needs emergency care. However, pets, just like people, may need urgent care besides the regular care catered for in the scheduled visits to an animal veterinarian. Even with the most careful pet owner, [...]

According to Live Science, “pet owners are happier and healthier.” A report by the Human-Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) Foundation suggests that pets save billions in human health care costs by lowering blood pressure levels, boosting moods, and helping man’s best friend combat depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). With that in mind, it [...]

You can strengthen the bond you have with your pet by simply paying attention to its body language. And if you’re one of the approximately 38,900,000 households that have a cat, it’s important for you to learn a little body language. Cat lingo can be a bit tricky to figure out, but you can prevent [...]

Proper dog dental care is essential for your canine pet. Approximately 80% of dogs have signs of dental disease by the time they turn three years old. Your dog may not like having his teeth brushed, but you can make the experience a bit more pleasant for both of you. Here are some fantastic tips [...]