IronOaks 9th annual Halloween Pet Party will be held on Saturday, October 28, at 9:00 a.m. at Lake Diamond in Oakwood. Ten prizes will be awarded to the most creative dressed pets. All Sun Lakes communities are invited. Bring your pets and come join the fun. This event supports Rover’s Rest Stop Rescue Group. Donations…
Sun Lakes Animal Clinic has changed ownership. Dr. Ashley Greenway recently purchased the clinic after the previous owner, Dr. Walker, passed away. The clinic will continue to operate at the same location under a new name, Sun Lakes Chandler Animal Clinic. More information can be found at the clinic’s new website, www.slcac.com.
(Family Features) Furry friends can play a significant role in pet owners’ lives. The old saying goes, “dogs are man’s best friend,” and research shows they may be more than that. In fact, they just might be the key to keeping seniors active. According to a study conducted by the University of Lincoln and Glasgow…
I have been saying this for years! Now there is a recent study to back me up! Take heart, our kids will help you achieve your healthy goals! We love to share information; Dogs Naturally is an all-natural, holistic magazine written by holistic veterinarians that offers webinars to learn and interact with holistic veterinarians and…
I have found that pet parents who are even slightly obsessive about cleanliness don’t always consider the condition of their pet’s food and water bowls. Many pets are fed away from the kitchen, so their bowls are not sitting in the middle of the floor as a reminder. Other pets are fed dry food, and…
Heatstroke is a real concern for Arizona pets. Failing to recognize the signs can be extremely dangerous – even deadly – to your beloved pet. Dogs are the most at risk, because they spend more time outdoors and traveling with us in vehicles than other pets. It is crucial to know the signs of heatstroke and…
Easter is a time of celebration for many families with baskets of candy, Easter egg hunts and the great Easter dinner. For our dogs and cats, Easter can mean a few temptations to chew and ingest and lick things that are not good for them. Here are several things to review to keep your pets…
We have come a long way baby! More and more stores and restaurants are allowing our most cherished kids to join us. And no, they do not have to have a service dog vest on. According to BarkPost there are 33 stores that are dog friendly; http://stories.barkpost.com/dog-friendly-stores/?utm_campaign=barkboxfb&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social. So no one ruins it for the rest…
Sandi Bargioni and Judy Gahide, Co-Coordinators It was another beautiful day at Lake Diamond in Oakwood. Over 50 dogs were entered into the costume contest, and probably another 25 or so attended just for fun. While this makes it difficult for the judges to choose the winners, it sure is a joy to see how…
Bob Kelly For years, I often made the following statement: “Dogs are okay, especially if they belong to other folks.” My wife Fran had other ideas, but I’d managed to fight her off for 23 years, insisting there’d been a “no pets” clause in our wedding vows. Then, about four years ago, I had a…