Does Your Cat Make You Sneeze? Tips on Managing Your Cat Allergies
Does living with your feline friend make you break out in a rash, sneeze, or struggle to peer through watery eyes? Many cat owners suffer through allergies to their pet, but allergic responses to cat hair and dander are manageable. Try the following tips from our veterinary team at Bark Avenue to be more comfortable […]
Buckle Up! Car Travel Safety Tips for Pets
When taking a vacation or a road trip, you may want to include your pet in the fun and excitement. But, before heading out on your trip, ensure you prepare your pet for travel with the following tips from our team here at Bark Avenue. #1: Keep your pet safe with restraints The same way […]
How to Teach Your Dog to Focus on Walks
When you take your pup on a stroll around Mesa, do they lunge and bark at every living thing? Many dogs become hyper-focused on other dogs, people, squirrels, cars, or other moving objects, making your daily walk less than pleasant. Dogs who react this way to other animals or people when on a leash are […]
What Happens During My Pet’s Spay?
Although you know you should spay your female pet to prevent a host of medical and behavior issues, as well as unwanted puppies, you may not know what exactly happens during a spay surgery. Since World Spay Day—February 23—is approaching, let’s explain the procedure, which is entirely different from a male pet’s neuter surgery. Here […]
Happy Cat Month: 4 Easy Ways to Celebrate Your Cat
Although our feline friends demand to be cherished every month of the year, September is reserved for Happy Cat Month. Join CATalyst Council—and our teams —in celebrating the month that is all about ensuring companion cats are happy, healthy, enriched, and valued. The following four ways will show your cat that they are extra special. […]
5 Things Your Dog Can Live Without (But Really Shouldn’t)
Trawling through the Amazon pet section is one of our favourite things to do. We like to assess the health supplies, and examine the safety equipment like lifejackets, harnesses and seat belts. Knowing what’s out there helps us answer your questions and make recommendations when you come to us for advice. Every now and again, […]
How to Deal with Separation Anxiety in Pets
Help from Your VeterinarianThere are several different medications for treating canine anxiety, all available by prescription from your vet. Trazadone and Fluoxetine are used to treat depression in humans, and can be equally effective in reducing anxiety in pets. Alprazolam is another human drug that has been adapted to help with panic and stress disorders […]
Important Arizona Pet Health Alert – Heartworm Increase
In the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, hundreds of thousands of people had to evacuate from their homes in a hurry. As is often the case when disaster strikes, many animals were abandoned to face the storms on their own. They ran, they hid, and most of them survived the battering to face a […]
4 Affordable Ways To Maintain Your Pet’s Teeth
Does your dog have bad breath? Dental hygiene is one of the most overlooked aspects of animal care but also one of the most essential. According to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, “Periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition in cats and dogs, even though it’s completely preventable.” A foul smelling mouth is usually […]
Should I DNA Test My Dog
Unless your dog came fully equipped with a long pedigree and a steep price-tag, you’ve probably wondered what’s really behind that adorable ball of fluff. How can a ten-pound cutie look so much like a border collie? The shelter said your lab-mix would love the water, but he won’t even walk through puddles. Wouldn’t you […]