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• posted: May 08, 2018

 It is indeed much more than just bad breath; it is an infection that leads to pain and possible organ damage. Bad breath is a warning sign of a very Read More

• posted: May 08, 2018

It is National Pet Week! National Pet Week first launched in 1981 by the American Veterinary Medical Association. It is celebrated throughout the United States and other parts of the Read More

• posted: May 08, 2018

This November 26 is a big day for everyone at SugarloafAnimal Clinic. It's the second annual Small Business Saturday, when peopleacross the country come out and shop to support their Read More

• posted: May 08, 2018

While declawing is not optimal, it sometimes becomes a medical necessity for some cats to continue living in their homes. When all other measures have been tried and failed, Read More

• posted: May 08, 2018

Summer is here and the heat has come fast and furious! This week came with two heat warnings here in Phoenix, Arizona. On days like this it is a good Read More

• posted: May 08, 2018

Happy July 4th!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Fourth of July fireworks and the monsoon thunderstorms are around the corner. These can cause a lot of distress to our pets. Some Read More

• posted: May 08, 2018

Rattlesnake season is here. Make sure your dog is protected with the vaccine if they are at risk. Dogs at risk are dogs that go hiking in the desert, have a Read More

• posted: May 08, 2018

Microchipping pets young and old is very important. It is permanent and completely unalterable, and does not change or harm the appearance of the animal in anyway. The procedure is Read More

• posted: May 08, 2018

Health changes can occur quickly in cats. Even the most astute mom or dad can miss some warning signs of illness in cats. Here is a list of ten warning Read More

• posted: May 08, 2018

The Arizona Veterinary Medical Association wrote a great article about how caring pet owners can save money. There are very simple solutions to save money such as prevention. Preventing disease Read More

• posted: May 08, 2018

There are several methods to help pay for procedures. These methods include pet insurance, Care Credit and escrow accounts. There are many different pet insurance companies. Our clients like and Read More

• posted: May 08, 2018

April is heartworm awareness month. Heartworms are a potentially fatal condition transmitted by mosquitos. Infected mosquitos bite a dog, transmitting larvae into the dog's blood stream. Larvae develop into adults Read More

• posted: May 08, 2018

Keep your pet safe during Halloween! DON'T mix pets and trick-or-treaters at the door.Dogs and cats can frighten children, and vice versa. Keep your pet behind a closed door. This Read More

• posted: May 08, 2018

Now through advanced DNA testing you can find out what breeds are in your dog's ancestry. Testing is important not only for general curiosity but also to understand their history. Read More

• posted: May 08, 2018

 It is indeed much more than just bad breath; it is an infection that leads to pain and possible organ damage. Bad breath is a warning sign of a very Read More

• posted: May 08, 2018

We all know what happens to humans if they are overweight, but did you know that pets are susceptible to these medical problems as well? Diabetes, arthritis, heart problems, torn Read More