Arizona Animal Wellness Center

09/20/2024

🐶🐾 We're thrilled to share Leilani's incredible recovery journey!
She was originally diagnosed with IVDD in 2021 and has been receiving regular acupuncture, laser, and rehab treatments at our clinic. Over the past three years, Leilani has made remarkable progress and is now walking pain-free for about half a mile daily. She only needs to visit us for maintenance acupuncture every few months.

We're so proud of Leilani and her dedicated mama for their hard work and commitment to her well-being. Leilani's mama says: “..We’re grateful for the amazing support and care she received and truly believe it was a combination of the love, top notch care and services she was given that helped her make such an amazing recovery!"

Leilani’s story shows the power of alternative therapies & holistic veterinary care in helping dogs with chronic conditions like IVDD.

If your furry friend is facing a similar challenge, don't hesitate to reach out to us for expert care and support. We now have FOUR DOCTORS that offer alternative therapies and holistic care as an added arsenal to their traditional western medicine!
Together, we can help your pet live a pain-free and happy life!

09/19/2024

Scooby's first vet visit was a wagging success! 🐾
Thanks to Dr. Franca & Teresa for making him feel right at home.
Scooby was adopted from MCACC this month during their "Clear the Shelters Event" (go to for more information)
Is your pup due for a checkup?
Give us a call (480)988-3660 & schedule an appointment today!

09/16/2024

September Dental Month at Arizona Animal Wellness Center
**SPECIAL PRICE EXTENSION**
We’re excited to announce our special Dental Month offer, available for a limited time only! Don’t miss out on this incredible deal!

**Complimentary Full-Mouth Dental Radiographs**
Receive full-mouth dental radiographs at no extra cost (a $154 value) when you **book your pet’s dental appointment by September 30th.**

How to Qualify:
Simply pre-book any dental procedure to be completed in September OR OCTOBER!!
YOU MUST call and schedule your pet’s appointment BY September 30th!

To schedule your pet for a healthier smile (and fresher kisses) 😘🐾🥰
call or text us at (480) 988-3660.
We look forward to seeing you and your pet soon!


📸: Bohannan & Drizzy showing off their beautiful smiles for .
They were foster fails through Boxer Luv Rescue & their mama just adores them.

09/12/2024

FOUND DOG 9/12/2024
RECKER/PECOS, GILBERT, AZ

NEAR HIGLEY HIGH SCHOOL/CANAL

YOUNG, ADULT MALE, AUSSIE? MIX, RED/WHITE - GORGEOUS 😍
PICS TO PROVE OWNERSHIP PLEASE

Found by construction workers, brought to us by Gilbert PD. No further information yet.
PLEASE SHARE TO LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD SOCIAL MEDIA GROUPS

No tags, no microchip.

Please share! Thank you!


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ARIZONA ANIMAL WELLNESS CENTER
3279 E PECOS RD, GILBERT, AZ
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09/10/2024

Our September AAWC Team Member of the Month is Dylan!
We are so proud to count as Dylan as a part of the AAWC family. The growing confidence and skills he brings to the team show his determination to keep rising to the top! Bravo, Dylan!

09/08/2024

We are taking a moment to remember all of the pets who have passed 🌟

Share your pictures of the animals you are remembering today in the comments.

08/30/2024

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Celebrate Dental Month with Arizona Animal Wellness Center with Exclusive Savings!
Book by Sept 30th and save!
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08/30/2024

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08/29/2024

Arizona Animal Wellness Center will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, 2024 for the Labor Day Holiday.
If you have an emergency that cannot wait please contact:
ARISE (480) 746-6600 Queen Creek
AVECCC (480)497-0222 Gilbert
1st Pet (480)924-1123 Mesa

08/25/2024

Welcome to the first AKC episode of "Meet the Breeds with Bailey," a fun and exciting video series where you will learn about different dog breeds! In this first video, we’ll explore a popular hound, the Beagle.

Check out the resources on Teachers Pay Teachers page: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/akc-public-education
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Welcome to the first episode of "Meet the Breeds with Bailey," a fun and exciting video series where you will learn about different dog breeds! In this first...

08/22/2024

Mira and Nyx had a wellness visit today with Dr Schroeder.
Our team was so smitten by both of these gorgeous kittens! 😻😻
Such good girls! 🐾🥰 We can't wait to see them back in 3 weeks! ✨

08/21/2024

Embrace the nobility within your heart and extend love to every living creature. 🌍💙

08/18/2024

In this episode, we explain how the Non-Sporting group came to be, and why the breeds that comprise the group don’t have much more than their shared group designation in common!


The twenty-one different breeds currently recognized in this group range in size and stature, and some of them are downright, well, sporty. But what they do share often comes down to their original purpose and how the modern world has moved on, while these breeds stayed constant and ever-loyal like any good dog.





Bonafide Bits:


• Dalmatians are the only dogs bred specifically to accompany carriages.

• Fearless Bulldogs were bred with tenacious terriers to create cunning rat killers.

• A Boston Terrier is the official mascot of Boston University.

• In a triumphant recovery story, Chinese Shar-Peis were once listed as the world’s rarest dog breed in the Guinness Book of World Records.

• The impossibly cute Bichon Frise were once prized circus performers.





Featured Breeds:


Dalmatian


• The dignified Dalmatian, dogdom’s citizen of the world, is famed for his spotted coat and unique job description. During their long history, these “coach dogs” have accompanied the horse-drawn rigs of nobles, gypsies, and firefighters. Discover more about Dalmatians at AKC’s Dalmatian (https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/dalmatian/) Breed Biography.


Bulldog


• You can’t mistake a Bulldog for any other breed. The loose skin of the head, furrowed brow, pushed-in nose, small ears, undershot jaw with hanging chops on either side, and the distinctive rolling gait all practically scream “I’m a Bulldog!” The coat, seen in a variety of colors and patterns, is short, smooth, and glossy. Bulldogs can weigh up to 50 pounds, but that won’t stop them from curling up in your lap or at least trying to. Bulldogs enjoy brisk walks and need regular moderate exercise, along with a careful diet, to stay trim. Discover more about Bulldogs at AKC’s Bulldog (https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bulldog/) Breed Biography.


Boston Terrier


• The Boston Terrier is a lively little companion recognized by his tight tuxedo jacket, sporty but compact body, and the friendly glow in his big, round eyes. His impeccable manners have earned him the nickname “The American Gentleman.” Discover more about Boston Terriers at AKC’s Boston Terrier (https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/boston-terrier/) Breed Biography.


French Bulldog


• The one-of-a-kind French Bulldog, with his large bat ears and even disposition, is one of the world’s most popular small-dog breeds, especially among city dwellers. The Frenchie is playful, alert, adaptable, and completely irresistible. Discover more about French Bulldogs at AKC’s French Bulldog (https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/french-bulldog/) Breed Biography.


Chinese Shar-Pei


• This fascinating but challenging breed of ancient pedigree is steadfastly loyal to family but standoffish with strangers. The Chinese Shar-Pei has physical characteristics that make him a one-of-a-kind companion and guardian dog. Discover more about Chinese Shar-Peis at AKC’s Chinese Shar-Pei (https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/chinese-shar-pei/) Breed Biography.


Poodle


• Forget those old stereotypes of Poodles as sissy dogs. Poodles are eager, athletic, and wickedly smart “real dogs” of remarkable versatility. The Standard, with his greater size and strength, is the best all-around athlete of the family, but all Poodles can be trained with great success. Discover more about Poodles at AKC’s Poodle (Standard) (https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/poodle-standard/) Breed Biography.


American Eskimo Dog


• The American Eskimo Dog combines striking good looks with a quick and clever mind in a total brains-and-beauty package. Neither shy nor aggressive, Eskies are always alert and friendly, though a bit conservative when making new friends. Distinctive traits include a dense, sparkling white coat with a lion-like ruff around the chest and shoulders; a smiling face, with black nose, lips, and eye-rims that convey a keen, intelligent expression; and a plumed tail carried over the back. They move with a bold and agile gait. Eskies are social animals and can develop problem behaviors when neglected or undertrained. Among the most trainable of breeds, the clever, kid-friendly Eskie practically invented the phrase “eager to please.” Discover more about American Eskimo Dogs at AKC’s American Eskimo Dog (https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/american-eskimo-dog/) Breed Biography.


Bichon Frise


• The small but sturdy and resilient Bichon Frise stands among the world's great “personality dogs.” The breed’s glory is a white hypoallergenic coat, plush and velvety to the touch, featuring rounded head hair that sets off the large, dark eyes and black leathers of the nose and lips. Alert and curious, Bicho...

In this episode, we explain how the AKC's Non-Sporting group came to be, and why the breeds that comprise the group don’t have much more than their shared gr...

08/17/2024

Where are all of our black cat friends?! Show us the goods! 🖤🐾🖤🐾🖤

08/14/2024

Savoring every moment with my feline friend – because time spent with a cat is never wasted. 🐱💖

08/12/2024

08/11/2024

In this episode, we explore how the prosperous post-war era shaped the role of dogs in America, and how those dogs have shaped us since.


Dogs have always been a part of the American story, but during the post-war boom, the new idealized self-portrait of the rising middle class included the family dog.


Some breeds saved from extinction by American breeders rallied to become cultural icons, TV heroes, and Best in Show winners, while a comic rendering of the most popular breed of the time fascinated the nation by imagining the war through a dog’s eyes. Join us as we take a walk through our shared history and our shared boom era.





Bonafide Bits:


• With his first win In 1951, Bang Away the Boxer was the first dog to top 100 Best-in-Show titles.

• At the onset of the 1950s, Charles M. Schulz introduced the world to the beloved beagle Snoopy, and shortly after “Beagle-mania” ensued.

• Westminster’s stately Best in Show winner in 1952‒’53, Storm, a Doberman Pinscher, stood motionless for a full thirteen minutes.

• In 1955, bulldog Kippax Fearnought, aka Jock, was the first dog show champion to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated.

• In 2010, Christie's auctioned off the mounted remains of Bullet, the wonder-dog star of the Roy Rogers show.





Featured Breeds:


Cocker Spaniel


• The merry and frolicsome Cocker Spaniel, with his big, dreamy eyes and impish personality, is one of the world’s best-loved breeds. They were developed as hunting dogs, but Cockers gained wide popularity as all-around companions. Discover more about Cocker Spaniels at AKC’s Cocker Spaniel (https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/cocker-spaniel/) Breed Biography.


Beagle


• Not only is the Beagle an excellent hunting dog and loyal companion, but it is also happy-go-lucky, funny, and — thanks to its pleading expression — cute. They were bred to hunt in packs, so they enjoy company and are generally easygoing. Discover more about Beagles at AKC’s Beagle (https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/beagle/) Breed Biography.


Wire Fox Terrier


• The Wire Fox Terrier, 16 to 18 pounds of coiled energy, is a sturdy, symmetrical, short-backed hunter with fire and intelligence shining in its dark, round eyes. The predominantly white coat is rough and wiry; the V-shaped ears are neatly folded forward, the better to point up the face’s distinctive, and completely irresistible, expression. Wires are delightful pets for families looking for an upbeat, friendly companion with loads of personality. They are smart and companionable; training can be a challenge but by no means impossible. Excellent athletes, natural comedians, and charming housemates, Wires are long-lived and low-shedding. Discover more about Wire Fox Terriers at AKC’s Wire Fox Terrier (https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/wire-fox-terrier/) Breed Biography.


Border Collie


• A remarkably bright workaholic, the Border Collie is an amazing dog — maybe a bit too amazing for owners without the time, energy, or means to keep it occupied. These energetic dogs will settle down for cuddle time when the workday is done. Discover more about Border Collies at AKC’s Border Collie (https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/border-collie/) Breed Biography.


German Shepherd Dog


• There are many reasons why German Shepherd Dogs stand in the front rank of canine royalty, but experts say their defining attribute is character: loyalty, courage, confidence, the ability to learn commands for many tasks, and the willingness to put their life on the line in defense of loved ones. German Shepherd Dogs will be gentle family pets and steadfast guardians, but, the breed standard says, there’s a “certain aloofness that does not lend itself to immediate and indiscriminate friendships.” Discover more about German Shepherd Dogs at AKC’s German Shepherd Dog (https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/german-shepherd-dog/) Breed Biography.


Saint Bernard


• The Saint Bernard does not rank very high in AKC registrations, but the genial giant of the Swiss Alps is nonetheless among the world’s most famous and beloved breeds. Saints are famously watchful, patient, and careful with children. Discover more about Saint Bernards at AKC’s Saint Bernard (https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/st-bernard/) Breed Biography.


Poodle


• Forget those old stereotypes of Poodles as sissy dogs. Poodles are eager, athletic, and wickedly smart “real dogs” of remarkable versatility. The Standard, with his greater size and strength, is the best all-around athlete of the family, but all Poodles can be trained with great success. Discover more about Poodles at AKC’s Poodle (Standard) (https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/poodle-standard/) Breed Biography.


Boxer


• Loyalty, affection, intelligence, work ethic, and good looks: Boxers are the whole doggy package. Bright and alert, s...

In this episode, we explore how the prosperous post-war era shaped the role of dogs in America, and how those dogs have shaped us since. Dogs have always bee...

08/10/2024

We know your pets are important to you!

What is something you would never compromise on when it comes to them?

08/08/2024

Lin the 9 week old Chocolate Cockapoo visited Dr Paster and Joey today & really enjoyed his pup cup. 🥰
When you're sent pics like these how can you not share every single one?
Just adorable! 💗🐾

08/08/2024

I shudder to think what we might find in our shoes if we did not post our eternal gratitude to our fuzzy overlords on International Cat Day! 😅🐾🥰

08/07/2024

The profound language of pure souls. 🐾✨

08/06/2024

For the very lucky clients that have had the pleasure of a visit with Dr Rossi, this AAWC Team Member of the Month comes as no surprise!
Exceptional care and communication, Dr Rossi's cheerful nature is just what the dogtor ordered! 🐾😊
Congratulations!

08/04/2024

All paws up 🐾🐾🥰 for the helper doggos!!
Extra pats and cookies this week! Good dog! ❤️

08/04/2024

In this episode, we explore beloved canine breeds whose modern names may have gotten a little bit lost in translation over time. Just as humans have migrated all over the earth, so have their loyal, hardworking companions. War, wealth, and trade have all distributed dogs over diverse geographic areas (or in some cases, jobs) that may or may not match up with their monikers. Only true dog enthusiasts could win trivia night at the local tavern if the topic were the origins of dog breed names (you can thank us later).





Bonafide Bits:


• Great Danes are originally from Germany.

• Australian Shepherds are more at home in the American West than in Sydney.

• Newfoundlands and Labrador Retrievers—both from Newfoundland—share a common lineage.

• The first Italian Greyhounds are believed to be from Greece.

• Ancestors of Japanese Chins are from China.





Featured Breeds:


Great Dane


• This breed is indeed great, but not a Dane. As tall as 32 inches at the shoulder, Danes tower over most other dogs, and when standing on their hind legs, they are taller than most people. These powerful giants are the picture of elegance and balance, with the smooth and easy stride of born noblemen. The coat comes in different colors and patterns, perhaps the best-known being the black-and-white patchwork pattern known as “harlequin.” Despite their sweet nature, Danes are alert home guardians. Patient with kids, Danes are people pleasers who make friends easily. Discover more about Great Danes at AKC’s (https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/xoloitzcuintli/) Great Dane (https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/great-dane/) Breed Biography.





Old English Sheepdog


• The Old English Sheepdog is the archetypical shaggy dog, famous for his profuse coat and peek-a-boo hairdo, a distinctive bear-like gait, and a mellow, agreeable nature. The OES is a big, agile dog who enjoys exploring and a good romp. Beneath the Old English Sheepdog’s profuse double coat is a muscular and compact drover, with plenty of bone and a big rump, standing 21 or 22 inches at the shoulder. Their eyes (when you can see them) are dark brown, or blue, or one of each. Regular exercise is required for these strong, able-bodied workers. Equally famed are their many fine housedog qualities: watchfulness, courage, kindliness, and intelligence. Great with children, they make patient, protective playmates. They are sensible watchdogs known for a loud, ringing bark. Discover more about Old English Sheepdogs at AKC’s Old English Sheepdog (https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/old-english-sheepdog/) Breed Biography.





Australian Shepherd


• The Australian Shepherd, a lean, tough ranch dog, is one of those “only in America” stories: a European breed perfected in California by way of Australia. The Australian Shepherd, the cowboy’s herding dog of choice, is a medium-sized worker with a keen, penetrating gaze in the eye. Aussie coats offer different looks, including merle (a mottled pattern with contrasting shades of blue or red). Aussies exhibit an irresistible impulse to herd, anything: birds, dogs, kids. This strong work drive can make Aussies too much dog for a sedentary pet owner. Aussies are remarkably intelligent and quite capable of hoodwinking an unsuspecting novice owner. Discover more about Australian Shepherds at AKC’s Australian Shepherd (https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/australian-shepherd/) Breed Biography.





Norwegian Elkhound


• The Norwegian Elkhound is a robust spitz type known for his lush silver-gray coat and dignified but friendly demeanor. The durable Elkhound is among Europe's oldest dogs. They sailed with the Vikings and figured in Norse art and legend. Norwegian Elkhounds are hardy, short-bodied dogs standing about 20 inches at the shoulder. They have a dense silver-gray coat and a tail curling tightly over the back. The deep chest, sturdy legs, and muscular thighs belong to a dog built for an honest day’s work. Reserved until introductions are made, an Elkhound is a trustworthy friend ever after. These strong, confident dogs are truly sensitive souls, with a dash of houndy independence. Discover more about Norwegian Elkhound at AKC’s Norwegian Elkhound (https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/norwegian-elkhound/) Breed Biography.





Newfoundland


• The massive Newfoundland is a strikingly large, powerful working dog of heavy bone and dignified bearing. The sweet-tempered Newfie is a famously good companion and has earned a reputation as a patient and watchful “nanny dog” for kids. Discover more about Newfoundlands at AKC’s Newfoundland (https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/newfoundland/) Breed Biography.





Saint Bernard


• The Saint Bernard does not rank very high in AKC registrations, but the genial giant of the Swiss Alps is nonetheless among the world’s most famous and beloved breeds. Saint...

In this episode, we explore beloved canine breeds whose modern names may have gotten a little bit lost in translation over time. Just as humans have migrated...

08/03/2024

Is anyone escaping heat this weekend?? ☀️🔥