Tempe Lake Veterinary Clinic & Pet Resort After months of planning dog walks around the Arizona sun, fall can feel like someone finally reopened the outdoors. Tempe pets may spend longer at the park, join their families on neighborhood walks, visit patios, travel, or head to boarding while their owners squeeze in autumn trips. Cats
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Is Your Pet Getting a Little Too Comfortable? How Tempe Dogs and Cats Can Stay at a Healthy Weight
Tempe Lake Veterinary Clinic & Pet Resort A dog who loves the couch and a cat who considers the windowsill a full day’s workout can be perfectly happy pets. The problem starts when a relaxed routine is paired with more calories than the body needs. Pet obesity often begins in ordinary ways, and because we
The Healthy Pet Paradox: Why Feeling Fine Is the Best Time for an Exam
Tempe Lake Veterinary Clinic & Pet Resort | Tempe, Arizona Most people schedule a veterinary consultation because they notice a problem. Wellness medicine reverses that order by asking what can be protected before a problem announces itself. This year-in-review conversation explains how a routine appointment can confirm what is going well, identify what deserves attention,
Fireworks, Thunderstorms, and Summer Noise: Helping Your Pet Feel Safe When the World Gets Loud
Summer in Boise is a season made for adventure. Families head to the Greenbelt, spend weekends in the mountains, gather for backyard barbecues, and celebrate holidays with spectacular fireworks displays. Along with all the fun, however, comes a challenge many pet owners know all too well. Loud noises from fireworks and summer thunderstorms can leave
Arizona Parasites Don’t Take the Summer Off: Protecting Tempe Pets from Fleas, Ticks, Mosquitoes, and Heartworms
Arizona pet owners spend plenty of time thinking about the heat, especially during the long summer months. Hot pavement, dehydration, and heatstroke deserve attention, but there is another seasonal health concern that can be much harder to see. Parasites. Fleas hiding in a pet’s coat, ticks attaching after outdoor adventures, and mosquitoes carrying heartworm larvae