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 »

April is National Frog Month! Frogs probably don’t rank very high on the list of most popular pets. However, these guys actually can make good animal companions. Read on as a Scottsdale, AZ vet discusses caring for pet frogs. Frogs as Children’s Pets Many frogs are quite docile and easy to care for, so they … Read More »

Did you know that over half of our feline friends are overweight or obese? If you’ve noticed your kitty getting a bit pudgy, there’s a good chance that Fluffy isn’t actually just fluffy. This is actually quite a serious issue, as those extra pounds are very bad for your cute pet’s health! Read on as … Read More »

Are you going to be leaving town soon? If so, you may want to put your canine pal in a kennel. Fido is a wonderful friend and companion, but he can’t go everywhere with you. Read on as a North Phoenix, AZ vet offers tips on getting your pooch ready for his hotel stay. Packing … Read More »