November is Adopt A Senior Pet Month! While there’s no bad time to adopt an older pet, this is the perfect chance to give a sweet, lovable animal in their senior years a great retirement home. A Scottsdale, AZ vet lists some key benefits of adopting an older pet below. Calm Temperament Puppies and kittens … Read More »

Halloween is just around the corner! At this time of year, we tend to see lots of hilarious photos of pups in costumes. Fido does make a pretty adorable taco! He’s also been a lobster, a cow, and a dinosaur, to name just a few things. There’s no reason you can’t have some fun with … Read More »

Have you ever wished you could lengthen your pet’s lifespan to keep them around as long as possible? You’re in luck. There are several easy things you can do that help your pet to live as long and healthy a life as possible. Here, your Scottdale, AZ veterinarian fills you in.  Quality Diet There’s no … Read More »

Are you considering getting a reptile? Reptiles can make absolutely wonderful pets. However, it’s important to do plenty of research before adopting one, so you know exactly what you’re in for. Read on as a local Scottsdale, AZ vet lists some of the most common mistakes reptile owners make. Miscalculating Size This one probably won’t … Read More »

September is National Pet Sitters Education Month! As you may know, here at Raintree Pet Resort & Medical Center, we run a deluxe doggy hotel and daycare. While pet sitting is a bit different than daycare, they are both beneficial. Our canine pals are very sociable, and can get quite upset if left alone. A … Read More »

This has been a hard year, but there have been some bright spots. One good thing has been seeing shelters empty for the first time as people rushed to adopt dogs before quarantining themselves. If you’re among those who recently adopted a shelter dog, you have our support! However, going to a new home is … Read More »

If you’ve been keeping up with us, you know that we’ve been really building up our pet hotel. One thing we love offering our canine patients is the Frosty Paw. This is sort of like a shake for Fido. But what about Fluffy? Why not give your cat something special on sweltering days? Here, a … Read More »

Have you recently adopted a puppy? Congratulations! You’re starting on a long and beautiful journey with your new canine buddy. One crucial part of getting little Fido started out on the right paw in life is socialization. This entails introducing your pooch to new places, faces, and experiences. Socialization must happen while your furry buddy … Read More »

Does your cat spend the majority of her summer seeking out cool napping spots? We suspect that the answer to that one is a yes. Hot weather can be tough on kitties! One way for you to help Fluffy beat the heat is to offer her some frozen snacks. A Scottsdale, AZ vet suggests some … Read More »

Are you leaving town for a while? If you have a reptile, you may find getting a pet sitter a bit tricky. Dogs and cats are very popular, and have lots of fans. Therefore, there are plenty of kennels available for them, as well as people who know how to care for them. Reptiles, however, … Read More »