Arizona’sArizona’s PetPet ResourceResource DirectoryDirectory Connecting Arizona Pets with High-Quality Veterinary Care 3rd Edition! Veterinarians • Boarding Facilities Emergency Clinics & Hospitals Tips for Pet Owners Immunization Records Keeper Arizona Veterinary Medical Association Provided by AzVMA as a resource for quality pet care in Arizona Arizona’s Pet Resource Directory Content reflects the current veterinary members of the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association (AzVMA). The information contained in this directory is intended only as a guide. Please see your veterinarian for medical advice. The AzVMA would like to thank the American Veterinary Medical Association for its contributions of editorial content. Disclaimer of Endorsement & Liability: The Arizona Veterinary Medical Association (AzVMA) does not endorse or recommend any products, services, organizations or companies. © 2019 Copyright Arizona Veterinary Medical Association 100 W Coolidge, Phoenix, AZ 85013 • Phone: 602-242-7936 • Fax: 602-249-3828 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.azvma.org Arizona’s Pet Resource Directory TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the President............................................................................................................................................1 Important Pet Resource Numbers...............................................................................................................................1 My Pet’s Information...................................................................................................................................................2 Emergency Animal Clinics & Hospitals.........................................................................................................................3 Desert Dangers...........................................................................................................................................................4 Animal Clinics and Hospitals.......................................................................................................................................5 Boarding Facilities.....................................................................................................................................................24 Out and About With Your Dog................................................................................................................................25 Teaching Children How to Prevent Dog Bites.............................................................................................................25 Mobile Veterinary Services........................................................................................................................................26 2019 Pet Events & Holidays......................................................................................................................................29 Frequently Asked Questions......................................................................................................................................31 Holiday Safety Tips....................................................................................................................................................32 Home Hazards..........................................................................................................................................................32 Diseases of Note.......................................................................................................................................................33 Lost Pet Tips.............................................................................................................................................................33 Summer Pet Tips.......................................................................................................................................................34 5 Facts About Heartworm Disease............................................................................................................................35 11 Things You Can Do to Make Travel Safer for You and Your Pet..............................................................................36 Guidelines for Responsible Pet Ownership................................................................................................................37 Samaritan Hot Car Law.............................................................................................................................................38 9 Reasons to Consider Adopting a Pet................................................................................................................39 Arizona Animal Shelters............................................................................................................................................39 9 Reasons to Spay and Neuter Your Pet.....................................................................................................................40 Reporting Animal Cruelty........................................................................................................................................40 Alternatives to Surrendering Your Pet.......................................................................................................................41 7 Things You Can Do To Keep Your Pet Healthy........................................................................................................41 Disaster Planning and Checklists................................................................................................................42-43 End-of-Life Care.......................................................................................................................................................44 Pet Insurance............................................................................................................................................................44 Pet Notes..................................................................................................................................................................53 Hello Animal Lovers, One of the endearing parts of being a pet owner is the willingness to go to great lengths to show how much we care for our animal companions. Pets are loyal without demanding the same. They are happy and joyful over very simple things that we ourselves often take for granted, such as a walk, a toy, or food. They are the definition of the most literal form of unconditional love. We, as pet owners, benefit from the relationship we have with our furry and feathery friends. It has been shown there are medical and psychological benefits from pet ownership. For example, pets lower stress levels that lead to conditions such as heart disease and depression. As a veterinarian and pet owner, I know the importance of proper diagnoses and treatments when my pet gets sick. The veterinary profession has made great strides over the last few decades in the treatment and care of animals, so I encourage everyone who owns an animal to provide them with necessary veterinary care. Annual health checks that include vaccinations and blood tests are encouraged to prevent diseases that could potentially kill them. There are times when veterinary care requires surgery or intense medical management, and your veterinary team is there to provide whatever is necessary to assure your animal's recovery. Of course, spaying and neutering is critical as the continued increase in unwanted animals is a serious concern. The Arizona Veterinary Medical Association is providing you, the pet owner, this valuable guide to help you find the resources needed to keep your beloved pet healthy. You know your pet better than anyone else, and your veterinarian knows how to keep your pet healthy better than anyone else. We encourage you to establish a relationship with your veterinarian and their staff, and to work as a team to keep your pet happy and help them live a longer life. This is the least we can do to repay those companions who give us so much and ask so little in return. Michael D. Sorum, DVM, MVetSc, DABVP (Equine Practice) Immediate Past President, Arizona Veterinary Medical Association Sorum Veterinary Services Inc. Scottsdale, Arizona IMPORTANT PET RESOURCE NUMBERS ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center 1-888-426-4435 If your pet ingests something you suspect is poisonous, you can call this 24-hour service. There is a fee for the consultation. Emergency Disaster Hotline 1-800-227-4645 Sponsored by the American Humane Association, this number is the first place to call in the event of an earthquake or other disaster. They will provide information on what to do and where to go, and provide support and relief information. Animal and Pet Travel Resources – Airplanes/Airline Regulation 1-800-545-USDA Before traveling with your pet by air, call this number with all of your questions about transporting your pet, what you’ll need to provide or bring with you, etc. National Pet Recovery Hotline 1-800-984-8638 This 24-hour service will help you locate your pet. There is a fee for this service. AzVMA Pet Resource Directory 1 2 AzVMA Pet Resource Directory EMERGENCY ANIMAL CLINICS & HOSPITALS City Hospital Phone Avondale BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital 623-385-4555 Chandler 1st Pet Veterinary Centers 480-732-0018 Gilbert Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center 480-497-0222 Mesa 1st Pet Veterinary Centers 480-924-1123 Mesa VCA Animal Referral & Emergency Center