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❤️ **So…What Should I Feed My Dog?**After talking about nutrition and diet-associated DCM over the last few weeks, we wa...
09/25/2026

❤️ **So…What Should I Feed My Dog?**

After talking about nutrition and diet-associated DCM over the last few weeks, we want to leave you with one important message:

**You don't need to choose your dog's food based on trends. Choose it based on nutrition science.**

For most healthy dogs, we recommend choosing a complete and balanced diet from a well-established manufacturer that has:

🐾 Qualified nutrition experts involved in formulation
🐾 Strong quality-control procedures
🐾 Nutritional research and testing behind its foods
🐾 Diets appropriate for your dog's age and health needs

We generally recommend avoiding diets heavily based on **peas, lentils, chickpeas and other pulses**, particularly when these ingredients appear prominently or repeatedly in the ingredient list.

We also don't recommend choosing a food simply because it says “grain-free.” There is no nutritional benefit to avoiding grains for the average healthy dog, and current research suggests that the concern surrounding diet-associated DCM is more complicated than grain alone.

Every dog is an individual. Age, body condition, activity level and medical conditions can all affect what diet is most appropriate.

Have questions about what you're feeding? **Bring a photo of your dog's food bag and ingredient list to your next appointment and we'll be happy to talk about it.**

For trustworthy, science-based pet nutrition information, we highly recommend the veterinary nutrition resources from Tufts University:

https://vet.tufts.edu/foster-hospital-small-animals/specialty-services/nutrition

09/24/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT – PLEASE BE AWARE 🚨

Bell Rock Veterinary Clinic has recently become aware of an online puppy scam involving the unauthorized use of our clinic’s name and information.

An individual or group posing as a dog breeder is falsely claiming that Bell Rock Veterinary Clinic is their veterinarian and is providing prospective puppy buyers with fraudulent veterinary/medical records displaying our clinic information.

We are NOT affiliated with this breeder and have NOT provided veterinary care or medical records for these puppies.

The scammers appear to be advertising puppies for sale and attempting to convince buyers to send money. The veterinary records being provided as proof of the puppies’ health or veterinary care are not legitimate records issued by Bell Rock Veterinary Clinic.

⚠️ If you are considering purchasing a puppy and are given records bearing our clinic’s name, please contact our office directly to verify them before sending any money.

Please do not rely on a phone number, email address, website link, or other contact information provided by the seller. Look up our clinic independently and contact us directly.

If you have already received suspicious veterinary records containing our clinic information, we would appreciate being made aware of them.

Please share this post to help prevent someone from becoming a victim of this scam.

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🔎 **Homework: Take a Look at Your Dog's Food Bag**If you have a dog, here's something we'd like you to do today: turn th...
09/18/2026

🔎 **Homework: Take a Look at Your Dog's Food Bag**

If you have a dog, here's something we'd like you to do today: turn the bag over and look at the ingredient list.

Specifically, look for:

🟢 Peas
🟢 Pea protein
🟢 Pea fiber
🟢 Lentils
🟢 Chickpeas
🟢 Dry beans
🥔 Potatoes or sweet potatoes

Why?

Veterinary researchers continue to investigate an association between certain diets and **diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)** in dogs.

Current guidance from veterinary nutritionists at Tufts University recommends avoiding diets that contain **a pulse or potato/sweet potato within the first 10 ingredients, or more than one of these ingredients anywhere in the ingredient list.**

And remember: **grain-free isn't the only issue.** Some grain-inclusive diets may also contain large amounts of pulses.

If you look at your dog's food and aren't sure what you're seeing, **take a picture of the front of the bag and the ingredient list and bring it with you to your dog's next appointment.** We're happy to discuss your pet's nutrition with you.

For more information from the veterinary nutrition specialists at Tufts University:

https://vet.tufts.edu/foster-hospital-small-animals/specialty-services/cardiology/heartsmart/heart-disease-nutrition

❤️ **Dog Food and Heart Disease: It's More Than Just “Grain-Free”**You may have heard concerns over the last several yea...
09/11/2026

❤️ **Dog Food and Heart Disease: It's More Than Just “Grain-Free”**

You may have heard concerns over the last several years about grain-free dog foods and a heart condition called **dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).**

DCM is a serious disease in which the heart muscle becomes weak and the heart enlarges, making it less effective at pumping blood.

As research has continued, we've learned something important:

👉 **The concern isn't simply whether a food contains grain.**

Research into diet-associated DCM has found an association with diets high in **pulses**, including:

🟢 Peas
🟢 Lentils
🟢 Chickpeas
🟢 Dry beans

Many grain-free foods use these ingredients heavily in place of traditional grains, but **grain-inclusive foods can also contain large amounts of pulses.**

The exact reason some diets contribute to DCM is still being investigated. This is an evolving area of veterinary research, so our recommendations are based on the best evidence currently available.

The good news? Some dogs with diet-associated DCM have shown significant improvement after changing their diet along with appropriate veterinary treatment.

For science-based information about nutrition and heart disease, we recommend Tufts University's HeartSmart nutrition resource:

https://vet.tufts.edu/foster-hospital-small-animals/specialty-services/cardiology/heartsmart/heart-disease-nutrition

🐕 Don't Let the Front of the Dog Food Bag Choose Your Dog's Diet“Grain-free.”“Human-grade ingredients.”“Premium.”“Holist...
09/04/2026

🐕 Don't Let the Front of the Dog Food Bag Choose Your Dog's Diet

“Grain-free.”
“Human-grade ingredients.”
“Premium.”
“Holistic.”
“High protein.”

These words can sound reassuring—but they don't necessarily tell us whether a food is nutritionally better for your dog.

When veterinarians evaluate a diet, we're much more interested in questions such as:

🔬 Who formulated the food?
🥼 Does the company employ qualified nutrition experts?
🧪 What kind of quality control and testing does the manufacturer perform?
📚 Is there research supporting the diet?
🐶 Is the food complete and balanced for your dog's life stage?

One of our favorite resources for reliable pet nutrition information is the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Their veterinary nutritionists provide science-based information to help pet owners separate nutrition facts from clever marketing.

You can explore their nutrition resources here:

https://vet.tufts.edu/foster-hospital-small-animals/specialty-services/nutrition

Next up: we're going to talk about grain-free diets, peas, lentils and other pulses—and why veterinarians have become concerned about their possible connection with heart disease.

🐶 **Pet Nutrition 101: What Makes a Good Dog Food?**Walking down the dog food aisle can be overwhelming. Grain-free, anc...
08/28/2026

🐶 **Pet Nutrition 101: What Makes a Good Dog Food?**

Walking down the dog food aisle can be overwhelming. Grain-free, ancient grains, limited ingredient, high protein, fresh, raw, holistic…the marketing claims seem endless!

But good nutrition isn't about having the fanciest ingredient list. Dogs need the right **nutrients in the right amounts** for their age and stage of life.

When choosing your dog's food, look for a diet that:

🐾 Is complete and balanced for your dog's life stage
🐾 Is made by a well-established company with veterinary nutrition expertise
🐾 Has strong quality-control and testing procedures
🐾 Is backed by nutritional research rather than marketing trends
🐾 Is appropriate for your individual dog's health needs

One important point from veterinary nutritionists: **pets need nutrients, not ingredients.** An ingredient list that sounds delicious to us doesn't necessarily tell us whether the food provides optimal nutrition for our pets.

Over the next few weeks, we're going to talk more about dog food—including an important topic you may have heard about: diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).

Want to learn more? The veterinary nutrition specialists at Tufts University have an excellent evidence-based nutrition resource:

https://vet.tufts.edu/foster-hospital-small-animals/specialty-services/nutrition

🚨 Important Information for Pet Owners: New World Screwworm (NWS) 🚨We’ve been receiving many calls asking if there is a ...
06/16/2026

🚨 Important Information for Pet Owners: New World Screwworm (NWS) 🚨

We’ve been receiving many calls asking if there is a vaccine available for New World Screwworm. At this time, there is NO vaccine available for dogs, cats, livestock, or people.

New World Screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae (maggots) feed on living tissue, usually after flies lay eggs in an open wound or body opening. It can affect livestock, wildlife, pets, and rarely humans.

The parasite was eradicated from the United States decades ago, but recent confirmed cases have been identified in Texas and New Mexico in 2026.

🐾 What pet owners should know:
• The overall risk for most pets in Arizona remains LOW at this time.
• Pets with open wounds, recent surgeries, skin infections, hot spots, ear infections, draining tracts, or outdoor injuries are at greater risk if exposed in affected areas.
• Signs may include:

A wound that suddenly worsens
Foul odor
Visible maggots
Swelling, pain, discharge
Lethargy or decreased appetite

✈️ Travel Advisory
If traveling with pets to or through affected regions (currently parts of Texas, New Mexico, Mexico, Central America, and some Caribbean/South American regions), please:
• Avoid travel with pets that have open wounds or recent surgical sites
• Keep pets on year-round veterinary-approved parasite prevention
• Check pets carefully for wounds after outdoor activity
• Seek veterinary care immediately for any suspicious lesion or maggot infestation

There are currently FDA emergency authorizations for certain medications used to TREAT infestations, but these are NOT vaccines and are not a guarantee of prevention.

Helpful resources for accurate updates and travel information:

• CDC New World Screwworm Information
• USDA Screwworm Updates & Current Status
• FDA Information for Veterinarians & Pet Owners
• Screwworm.gov Official Updates

As always, if you notice a suspicious wound or maggots on your pet, contact your veterinarian promptly. Early detection and treatment are critical.

05/13/2026

We’re hiring! 🐾
Our privately owned small animal practice in the Village of Oak Creek is looking for a Veterinary Assistant or Technician to join our team.
We are a high-quality general practice focused on excellent patient care, teamwork, and continued learning. We’re looking for someone dependable, motivated, compassionate, and eager to grow their skills in veterinary medicine.
Experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
What we offer:
• Supportive team environment
• Mentorship and skill development
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Privately owned practice
• Beautiful Sedona/Village of Oak Creek location
Full-time or part-time available.
If interested, please send your resume and a brief introduction about yourself to [email protected]. Feel free to share this post or tag someone who may be a great fit!

Honoring a true hero….
04/05/2024

Honoring a true hero….

Anyone missing this precious girl? She was found in VOC and currently staying warm and fed at Bell Rock Veterinary Clini...
02/06/2024

Anyone missing this precious girl? She was found in VOC and currently staying warm and fed at Bell Rock Veterinary Clinic. Please call us 928-284-2840 if know this kitty

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