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= Featured ProviderScottsdale Cat Clinic is a facility in Scottsdale that takes care of purring family members. The center provides a quiet and comforting environment, and this to help patients have “a sense of ease as they interact with staff.” Scottsdale Cat Clinic holds an accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association, and it is a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
(36)Hillside Animal Hospital is a veterinary facility in Scottsdale that has been giving pet health care since 2002. The clinic provides wellness programs tailored to every patient's needs, and it has the latest technologies in general medicine and surgery. Hillside Animal Hospital provides human parents online access to their fur babies' records.
Saguaro Veterinary Clinic is a practice in Scottsdale that commits to “pursuing excellence in animal health.” The facility provides complete care for the patients, and the services include dental extractions, diagnostic imaging, abdominal and cardiac ultrasound, blood chemistry testing, and surgery. Saguaro Veterinary Clinic operates Mondays through Saturdays, and the doctors are in surgery from noon to three in the afternoon.
North Scottsdale Animal Hospital is a facility in Scottsdale that invites clients, “Let us treat your pet like part of our family.” The center strives to provide the highest level of patient care, and this is by combining technical knowledge with the latest technology in veterinary medicine. North Scottsdale Animal Hospital educates human parents in keeping their canines and felines happy and well, and its services include preventative health care.
(35)(9)McDowell Mountain Animal Hospital is a practice in Scottsdale that opened in 2009. The team commit to “keeping your pets happy and healthy,” and they give free initial exams and a bundle of discount coupons for canine and feline services. McDowell Mountain Animal Hospital also grooms and boards pets, and the website contains registration forms for new patients.
(30)Desert Tails Animal Clinic is a practice in Scottsdale. The center commits to “educating our clients in how to keep your pets healthy all year round, with good nutrition and exercise,” and the staff uses the latest in veterinarian technology. Desert Tails Animal Clinic treats all pets with loving care in every check-up and treatment, and it offers a ten percent discount to all United States military personnel with valid service IDs.
(19)Desert Bloom Mobile Veterinary Service is a practice in Chandler that “brings the vet to your pet.” The staff takes care of dogs, cats, ferrets, and pocket pets from the city, and they also admit patients from other Valley of the Sun communities like Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Sun Lakes, and Scottsdale. Desert Bloom Mobile Veterinary Service accepts cash, check, and credit card payments, and it accommodates clients with CareCredit coverage.
(30)Arizona Animal Hospital is a veterinary practice in Scottsdale. The clinic engages in preventive medicine, radiology, dentistry, surgery, and it runs a safe anesthesia program. Arizona Animal Hospital serves pets from the city, as well as neighboring communities like Cave Creek, Desert Mountain, Dove Valley, Rio Verde, Tatum Ranch, and the Boulders.
(109)(2)Hayden Road Animal Hospital is a medical facility in Scottsdale that sees to the health and wellness of non-human family members. The center provides “progressive veterinary care, education, and personalized treatment options,” and its core values are service, compassion, and integrity. Hayden Road Animal Hospital offers free resources on the website, and it supports public K-9 organizations like the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Phoenix Police Department K-9 and Bomb Squad, Arizona Department of Public Safety, and National Forest Services.
(16)(1)DC Ranch Animal Hospital is a practice in Scottsdale that commits to providing “complete compassionate care for your dog and cat.” The facility offers a range of health and wellness services, including microchip implanting, surgery, and grooming, and its veterinarians make house calls upon request. A human parent wrote, “My 'Dougie' is a rescue boy with a heart condition, and I totally trust [DC Ranch Animal Hospital's doctor] with him.”
(36)(14)Aztec Animal Hospital is a veterinary service in Scottsdale that provides “compassionate, ethical, and quality care” for patients. The medical team diagnoses and treat pets, and they use state-of-the-art equipment, such as pre-cancer screening, stem cell therapy, and orthopedic surgery machines. That clinic also has grooming, daycare, and boarding facilities. Aztec Animal Hospital supports local rescue groups, and some of the beneficiaries are Sunbear Squad and the Animal Defense League of Arizona.
(102)Topaz Veterinary Clinic is a pet health care center in Tempe. The practice has more than five years of professional experience, and the services include spay and neuter procedures. Topaz Veterinary Clinic holds an accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association, and clients can arrange for house calls.
(20)Chaparral Veterinary Medical Center is an equine, canine, and feline hospital in Cave Creek. The facility opened in 1978 to ensure the health and wellness of horses, dogs, and cats, and the services include preventive care medical treatment, hospitalization, digital radiography, and acupuncture. Chaparral Veterinary Medical Center operates from Monday to Saturday, and it gives a free wellness exam to new patients. The clinic accepts major credit cards. Clients can call the staff to inquire about payments made through CareCredit.
(93)Kaibab Animal Hospital is a veterinary service in Scottsdale that is open seven days a week. The practice began in 1971, and it maintains a full-scale health program that includes vaccination and annual physical exams. The services include diagnostics, spaying and neutering, dental care, and surgery, and the facility has a pharmacy that dispenses injectable heartworm prevention and tick-flea control products. Kaibab Animal Hospital gives free exams for new patients, and clients can call the staff for an appointment.
(10)Indian School Animal Hospital is a veterinary service in Scottsdale that has been taking care of pets for more than 20 years. The facility provides dental, medical, and surgical services, and it has wellness programs that involve nutritional counseling and behavioral advice. Indian School Animal Hospital also offers grooming and boarding, and it works with Maricopa County rescue team on finding forever homes for abandoned dogs.
Scottsdale Ranch Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital serving dogs and cats in Scottsdale and neighboring areas. Two of its resident veterinarians are members of the American Veterinary Medical Association and Arizona Veterinary Medical Association. They provide basic veterinary services such as vaccinations, pet diagnostics, dental care, and emergency services. They also conduct advanced veterinary procedures, such as internal medicine and surgery for more serious ailments. On top of veterinary care, additional services include pet grooming and pet boarding.
(36)(13)Kierland Animal Clinic caters to Scottsdale residents and their pets. The full-service facility conducts routine wellness exams for dogs and cats that involve diagnostic procedures, from radiography to bloodwork. Its veterinarians also perform general surgeries, address underlying dental problems, and administer vaccines to prevent diseases. In addition, they provide wellness programs for pets that need to be spayed or neutered. One of the firm's senior veterinarians Mackenzy Kriebs has been in the animal healthcare industry since 2001 and regularly volunteers at pop-up clinics.
(44)Pinnacle Peak Animal Hospital is a practice in Scottsdale that says, “Life is best with pets.” The facility opened in 1991, and it has maintained its standards of providing canine and feline family members with cutting-edge medical care. Pinnacle Peak Animal Hospital's services range from routine wellness tests to complex surgical procedures, and the clinic has a well-stocked online pharmacy with shipping that services.
Del Lago Veterinary Hospital is a medical facility for animals in Scottsdale. The practice handles the areas of dentistry, surgery, and wellness promotion, and the services include microchipping, vaccinations, parasite prevention and control, emergency and critical care, and acupuncture. Del Lago Veterinary Hospital holds an accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association, which strives to keep “the standard of veterinary excellence” high, and it also provides hospice and euthanasia options.
(30)(19)Animal Clinic Del Rancho is a veterinary practice in Scottsdale that promises “to promote and respect the human-animal bond” between clients and their beloved furry friends. The facility operates from Monday to Friday, and it also accepts patients every first Saturday of the month. Animal Clinic Del Rancho gives discounts and referral incentives, and the website lists the facility's recommended after-hours emergency care and poison-control providers, including the contact information.
This depends on the age of your pet. Ideally, puppies should have their first vet visit between six to eight weeks old, and kittens should see the vet within one week of bringing them home. Healthy adult animals need a checkup once per year. Vets recommend two exams per year for senior pets (age 10 and up).
Aside from preventing unwanted pregnancy, sterilization has other benefits for pets. Spayed females won't go into heat, and they have a lower risk of developing ovarian cancer and mammary gland tumors. Neutering males reduces aggressive behavior, territorial marking, and roaming urges. It also eliminates the possibility of testicular cancer and can reduce the chance of prostate disease.
Dogs are very commonly affected by heartworm disease, so they should be on medication to prevent it all year long. Heartworm preventatives are available as topical “spot-on” medications, monthly chewable pills, and injections that are given every six to 12 months. Heartworms are less common in cats, but preventative medication is still recommended.
In general, puppies and kittens need several types of vaccines every three to four weeks until they're 16 weeks old. Depending on the vaccine, your pet might need a booster shot every one to three years. Pets that are indoors-only may require fewer and less frequent vaccinations.
Poor oral hygiene can lead to dental disease in animals as young as two to three years of age. To help prevent this, vets recommend that you brush your pet's teeth at least two to three times a week. Dogs and cats should also have a professional dental cleaning once per year.
According to the ASPCA, cats need a diet that's high in protein and taurine, which can only be found in meat and other animal products. They also struggle to digest carbohydrates from plants. Dogs can eat plants, but it's difficult to provide adequate nutrition for them on a vegan diet.
