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Hotel for dogs! Jan 18th 6:30pm
Sunday January 18th 6:30.
United Artists – Sonoran Villiage
Be there at 6 to register for prizes!!!!! Only $5.50 for the ticket
If you are a Bella’s guest – you get 2 FREE tickets to come back to the theater! Just RSVP to: info@bellashouseandpets.com
See the trailer – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibYIpTSa0dw
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Bella’s House & Pet Sitting supports McDowell Mountain Ranch Animal Hospital!
Animal Hospital
(480) 419-6300
Written by: Carol Kaplan to be seen in the next addition of Helene’s Newsletter. Or you can go online to view it at: http://www.mmr-homes.com/newsletters_current.asp?type=Current
The hospital, which is located behind the CVS Drugstore in the Windgate Crossing Center (on the NW corner of Thompson Peak Parkway and Bell Road), is a full service clinic providing all phases of medicine – routine care, surgery, dental, hospitalization, full diagnostic lab and in-house testing, radiology, pharmacy, ophthalmology, dermatology, bathing, medical boarding and ER services – for dogs, cats and an array of “pocket pets” (i.e. rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs and ferrets).
As you might imagine, the facility is absolutely state-of-the-art and even includes a neo-natal ICU, ultra sound equipment and digital dental x-ray machinery.
The chief caregiver is Dr Caroline “Casey” Magargle. Dr. Casey (as she prefers to be called) has an extensive medical background for someone so young. Indications are that began her practice at age 4 by bandaging all her stuffed animals and establishing a recovery ward in her bedroom. By age 14, she elected to build on that experience by working in the kennels of local veterinary and that exposure pretty much “locked in” her career path.
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The next step was ASU where she graduated summa cum laude with a pre-veterinary major. From there she proceeded to obtain a degree from the highly respected Veterinary Medical School at Colorado State University and followed that with an internship in ultrasound technology. Over the next five years she honed her skills at a very nice animal hospital in south Scottsdale while working toward her long term goal —establishing a practice of her own here in North Scottsdale where she lives with her husband, Todd, and three rescue animals — two cats and a dog.
Given that the hospital has just debuted, it was extremely reassuring to discover that it is already well on its way to accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association. This organization evaluates hospitals based on quality of care, the diagnostic skills of the staff and the availability of cutting edge technology. The guidelines for receiving this accreditation are so strict that thus far, only 19% of the hospitals in the country have actually qualified.
Still, technical competence is only one part of the picture. Compassion and customer service are just as important and we’re please to say that Dr. Casey and her staff offer gentle, compassionate care and the kind of personal attention we wish were available everywhere.
Not only will you be recognized and welcomed when you walk in but the doctor always makes it a point to speak with you directly regardless of the reason for your visit. She believes that getting to know pets and their parents on a personal level is a key element in providing proper care.
Appointments are generally a 1/2 hour, and every effort is taken to minimize anxiety and pain for animals — without resorting to physical restraints. Dr Casey firmly believes that pets do not heal as effectively if they are nervous or in pain.
Why not stop by and get acquainted with Dr. Casey and her very professional staff.
In fact, bring your furry friends and let them check out the facility as well. After all, families should make these kind of care decisions collectively. Incidentally, the hospital even has a behaviorist/trainer on call who will be offering both general classes and one-on-one sessions with clients.
McDowell Mountain
Animal Hospital
(480) 419-6300
You groom yourself, so GROOM YOUR PET!
Why Pet Grooming is Important to You and Your Pet
Written by Beth Downing, Owner of Petzway – House Call Pet Grooming Services (480) 707-2376
Proper bathing and grooming of your pet is an important part of pet care for several reasons.
First, a clean and well groomed pet has an enhanced sense of well-being. Remember, a clean pet is a happy pet! Additionally, regular grooming is an important part of your pets overall health, and is also important for the health of your family. Regular bathing helps not only to keep your pet smelling good but it also removes dirt and dander, which can aggravate allergies, asthma and other respiratory problems in the human members of your household. Regular brushing and combing helps remove dead hair, which reduces shedding and prevents matting in your pet’s coat. Brushing helps to distribute your pet’s natural oils throughout their coat. This oil keeps your pet’s coat and skin healthy and looking its best.
Furthermore, an important part of regular grooming is toenail trimming. Keeping the toe nails short not only keeps your pet more comfortable, but it also prevents the nails from catching on the carpet, furniture or crevices which may cause the nail to be torn away from the nail bed. This can not only damage carpets and upholstery, but can also cause quite a mess (the nail bed is the blood and nerve source of a pet’s nails) and most importantly be very painful to your pet and may require veterinary attention! Also over time, long toe nails can cause arthritis in the toe joints because the toes have been misplaced in an unnatural way. This causes pain and reduces your pet’s overall quality of life in his or her golden years.
Also, a commonly overlooked benefit of professional grooming is the opportunity it gives for the groomer to perform a thorough visual check of your pet’s overall condition. They will be able to spot lumps, bumps, cuts, or foreign objects that can get caught in their coat or in the pads of their feet. These are all things that you might miss on an everyday snuggle session.
Last but certainly not least, your pets will LOVE the extra attention they will receive! Who doesn’t love it when someone dotes on them?
This article was submitted to Bella’s House and Pet Sitting from a vendor on our exclusive Concierge List. A free service to all Bella’s clients! For more information on how you can have your pet groomed in your home without a van at a very affordable price please contact:
Beth Downing, Owner
PetzWay – House Call Pet Grooming
PO Box 1675 Arizona City, AZ 85223
(480) 707-2376
petzway@petzway.com
www.petzway.com
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