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
National Day of the Horse
“There is a touch of divinity even in brutes, and a special halo about a horse, that should forever exempt him from indignities.” – Herman Melville. The horse symbolizes unbridled personal freedom, and is a spiritual brother within the Native American culture. To celebrate the horse, Encanto Pet ... Read More
Diabetes and Your Pet
Humans aren’t the only animals battling obesity. A recent survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) revealed that more than 50% of dogs and cats in American households are considered obese or overweight. That means that approximately 80 million pets are at risk for weight-related ... Read More
What Happens After the Goodbyes?
When you have to let go of an ailing pet, it can be as traumatic and lasting as the loss of a human friend or family member. Sometimes you have to make a choice about euthanasia – and it is never an easy decision. “As a pet owner it is important to know that how and when you elect for humane ... Read More
Saying Goodbye to a Pet
Travis took on life in a mellow and free-flowing way. The 13-year-old hound mix, a former shelter dog, moved from Tennessee to Tucson with Encanto Pet Clinic client Kathy Burke. Travis and Burke were a registered therapy team with Pet Partners, and Travis served as the “neutral dog” for many teams ... Read More
