Author: Dr. Beth Engelschall

Arizona’s desert lifestyle offers plenty of sunshine, beautiful scenery, and year-round opportunities for pets to enjoy the outdoors. Whether your dog loves hiking local trails or your cat enjoys lounging on the patio, living in the Southwest comes with a unique set of environmental health considerations. One of the most important for Arizona pet owners

Arizona’s desert lifestyle offers endless opportunities for pets to explore the outdoors, from neighborhood walks to hiking adventures and backyard playtime. But along with sunshine and scenic landscapes comes a health condition many Southwestern pet owners eventually encounter: Valley Fever. At Bell Parkway Veterinary Hospital, we know Valley Fever can feel overwhelming for pet owners

A new puppy or kitten turns your home into a living storybook. Every hallway becomes a racetrack, every shoelace a thrilling mystery. In the middle of all that discovery, one small decision can quietly safeguard every chapter ahead: microchipping. At Bell Parkway Veterinary Hospital, we recommend making microchipping part of your pet’s early care routine,

At Bell Parkway Veterinary Hospital in Surprise, keeping your pet safe is just as important as keeping them healthy. Microchipping is one of the most effective ways to ensure your pet can be identified and returned to you if they ever get lost. While many pet owners know they should microchip their pets, fewer understand

If it feels like your pet is leaving a trail of fur everywhere they go, you are likely experiencing shedding season. Many dogs and cats naturally shed more during certain times of the year as their bodies adjust to temperature changes and daylight patterns. In Surprise and surrounding communities, warmer weather and indoor living environments