Arizona has lots of beautiful scenery and wildlife. However, some of the denizens of the Grand Canyon state are quite dangerous. Rattlesnakes, as you may know, are one of the deadliest hazards for both people and pets. Read on as a Scottsdale, AZ vet offers tips on keeping Fido safe from rattlesnakes. Landscaping There are … Read More »

Is your kitty in her golden years? Senior cats are absolutely adorable. However, your pet will have slightly different care needs than a younger kitty would. Just like people, kitties can experience cognitive decline as they age, and can become confused, disoriented, and forgetful. Read on as a North Phoenix, AZ vet discusses senility in … Read More »

Does your dog stay with you if you drop his leash? Or does he immediately run off? Leashes are very important, both for logistic and safety reasons. Although we always recommend keeping your pup leashed when you take him off your property, it isn’t a bad idea to do some off-leash training. A Scottsdale, AZ … Read More »

Birds are very adorable little pets. One thing that is crucial to Polly’s health and well-being is making sure she has suitable perches. Birds use their perches almost all the time, for cleaning themselves, sleeping, socializing, and just hanging out. Perches are also important for keeping your feathered pal’s feet and legs healthy. There are … Read More »

Arizona isn’t exactly known for balmy summers. It can get pretty hot around here at this time of year! Heat can actually be very dangerous for dogs. Fido is wearing a fur coat, and he doesn’t have many ways to cool himself down. Read on as a North Phoenix, AZ vet offers tips on keeping … Read More »

June is Adopt A Cat Month! While it’s always a great time to bring a new kitty into your home, this is actually the purrfect time to adopt a cat. That’s because at this time of year, shelters are overflowing with kittens, and just can’t keep up with the amount of homeless felines coming through … Read More »

Here at Raintree Pet Resort and Medical Center, your local North Phoenix, AZ vet clinic, we have some news that has the pupurazzi jumping for joy. As of spring 2019, our team has grown! We are absolutely delighted to welcome our newest veterinarian, Dr. Stacy Duffy, to our clinic. A Lifelong Love Like many of … Read More »

You may have heard that doggy daycares are becoming increasingly popular. Daycare can be really good for our canine pals! In fact, you may find that your pet is both happier and better behaved after a day at ‘school.’ Read on as a North Phoenix, AZ vet lists some reasons to put Fido in doggy … Read More »

Here at Raintree, we pride ourselves on caring for all sorts of pets, including birds, reptiles, pocket pets, and exotic animals. Just like any other animal, exotic pets go through changes as they age. Read on as a Scottsdale, AZ vet offers some tips on caring for an older exotic pet. Lifespan It’s very important … Read More »

Did you know there’s a very cute holiday coming up? April 26th is National Kids And Pets Day! Here, a North Phoenix, AZ vet talks about the special relationship between children and pets. How Pets Benefit Kids Pets are actually great for children in several ways. For one thing, they help kids learn about unconditional … Read More »