The last full week of September is Deaf Dog Awareness Week – but Encanto Pet Clinic wants to devote the entire month of October to raising awareness about the issues of deafness in dogs. An Arizona group called Amazing Aussies, Lethal White Rescue of Arizona, was formed in 2005 after a Phoenix ... Read More
11 Tips for Responsible Dog Ownership
The dog days of summer are over – just in time for Responsible Dog Ownership Days! The American Kennel Club has recognized September as a month dedicated to the good dog owner. According to the American Veterinary Association, a responsible dog owner should consider a few things before becoming a ... Read More
Protect Your Pets Against Rabies
Harper Lee’s book, To Kill a Mockingbird, tells of the day Scout Finch spotted a “mad dog” named Tim Johnson. "She [Calpernia] followed us beyond the Radley Place and looked where Jem pointed. Tim Johnson was not much more than a speck in the distance, but he was closer to us. He walked erratically, ... Read More
7 Ways to Summer-Proof Your Pet
The heat is on! While we sip extra water, don swimsuits, and rush from air-conditioned car to cooled-down buildings, our pets are still wearing their fur coats and depending on us to refill their water bowls. Summer is uncomfortable for them, too - and it can be deadly. The staff and veterinarians ... Read More
Dive into World Oceans Day!
When you enter the lobby of Encanto Pet Clinic, you can’t help but notice the saltwater aquarium. Office manager Tina Ireland is primary caretaker of the life within its walls and says “Dr. Ireland decided when we moved to the new clinic in 1999 that he wanted a saltwater aquarium in the lobby to ... Read More
Ehrlichia Canis – Tick Fever in Dogs
Encanto Pet Clinic continues to offer $10 off Heartworm/Tick Disease screening through the month of May! Just mention this post to the staff at Encanto Pet Clinic. When Matthew Rentschlar adopted Sadie, a 3-year-old pit bull/lab mix, from Pima Animal Care Center (PACC), he was told she had tested ... Read More
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month
That sound – the buzz of a mosquito. The little insect with the mighty bite is an unwanted but familiar summer visitor. Although Tucson’s drier climate may lessen the numbers, mosquitoes and their breeding grounds are still an issue. They are annoying, and they can deliver a deadly problem to your ... Read More
National Puppy Day is March 23rd!
March can come in like a lion, but on March 23rd it’s all about puppies! National Puppy Day celebrates the joy of puppies and encourages puppy adoption while supporting responsible breeding practices. If you are thinking of getting a puppy, consider adopting one from a Tucson area shelter. Shelter ... Read More
Here’s the Scoop on Poop
“Dogs are the leaders of the planet. If you see two life forms, one of them's making a poop, the other one's carrying it for him, who would you assume is in charge.” – Jerry Seinfeld. Dog waste disposal is an important task. But some owners don’t see it as a problem – and they just leave it lying ... Read More
5 Commands Every Dog Should Know
5 Commands Every Dog Should Know Dogs can push us to the limit – chewing furniture, getting into the garbage, and running through open doors. They can be mischievous and destructive, then they roll those big eyes at us and suddenly all is forgiven. But this wild child behavior can be harmful and ... Read More
