Thanks to advancements in veterinary care, pets are living longer and healthier lives than ever before. Regular veterinary wellness exams for your senior cat or dog become essential to their health as they age. Wellness exams at Encanto Pet Clinic every 6 months can help detect and treat issues ... Read More
Check The Chip: Get Your Pet Microchipped at Encanto Pet Clinic
August 15th is Check the Chip Day. Is your pet Microchipped? Is their microchip up to date? Microchipping is a permanent form of identification that could help reunite you and your pet if they were to ever get lost. Only about 22% of lost dogs and less than 2% of lost cats that enter an animal ... Read More
Facts and Stats About Your Pet’s Diet
There are many types of diets for cats and dogs. Dietary needs can differ from pet to pet, depending on whether your cat or dog is highly active or more sedentary, or if your pet is young, middle-aged, or a senior. Here are some surprising facts about cat and dog diets: 8 out of 10 shoppers say ... Read More
Heatstroke in Dogs: Prevention, Signs, and Treatment
Summer means fun camping trips, nighttime bonfires, and BBQs with friends and family. Summer also means the temperatures are rising. Avoiding extreme heat is critical for your pet’s well-being. Something like a fresh haircut is not only stylish but can help keep your dog more comfortable in warm ... Read More
Never Run Out Of Pet Food Again
We’ve partnered with Vetsource to provide you with authentic, quality nutrition, and medication to help you keep your pet healthy and happy! Have you ever gone to feed your cat or dog and discovered that they’re completely out of their food? Never again! When you shop for your pet’s food and ... Read More
Your Pets Come with Benefits!
Pet Appreciation Week and a Chance to Win Prizes! Go ahead – cuddle! Our furry friends come with more benefits than you thought. June brings Pet Appreciation Week, and the Encanto Pet Clinic veterinarians and staff are so grateful to know you and your pets! We want to encourage you to enter our ... Read More
Is Your Pet Prepared for a Disaster?
When Hurricane Katrina ripped through the Gulf Coast in 2005, many residents that found themselves directly in its path refused to evacuate their homes. In many cases, they stayed simply because no emergency facility would accept their pets. Despite the danger, they refused to abandon their beloved ... Read More
Kids and Pets Day in April!
Peanut butter and jelly, birds and bees – and kids and pets. They are the perfect pair, and they can play important roles in each other’s lives. The North Shore Animal League explains that the responsibility of caring for a pet can improve a child’s self-esteem, social skills, communication skills ... Read More
Irish Animals
It is true that there are no snakes in Ireland - but it has more to do with the Ice Age than St. Patrick! Ireland was isolated from Europe by a rising sea level after the Ice Age, and some species of animals didn’t take the “greener” side of the water fence. Today, there are only 26 land mammal ... Read More
Open your mouth and say, “Woof! Meow! Rawr!”
Encanto Pet Clinic’s veterinarians and staff want to point out the importance of your pet’s teeth by celebrating National Pet Dental Health Month! Remember, bad breath may signify health risks – not only to teeth and gums, but also to digestive and cardiovascular health. Contact our staff to ask ... Read More
