How Often Does My Pet Need to See a Veterinarian?
As a conscientious pet owner, you naturally want to take care of your pet, and that includes scheduling regular visits to your veterinarian. But how often should you schedule a visit, and what sort of care should happen regularly? Tucson Veterinary Urgent Care is here for those unplanned moments, but here’s why we highly recommend […]
How to Build a Pet First Aid Kit for All Types of Pets
Having a pet first aid kit in your home allows you to provide immediate care for minor injuries and illnesses, as well as emergencies and accidents. While you may still need to take your pet to a veterinary urgent care center in Tucson, AZ, you can treat some injuries and illnesses yourself with a first […]
Important Update: New Business Hours Starting November 1, 2025
Effective November 1, 2025, Tucson Veterinary Urgent Care will be shifting our standard operating hours from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., seven days a week. We’re making this change to better serve pets whose cases flow in from general practice clinics so that when your regular vet refers to […]
Emergency or Urgent Vet Care? What Every Pet Parent Should Know
When your pet is suddenly sick or injured, it can be hard to know what kind of care they need and how quickly they need it. Understanding the difference between emergency and urgent care for pets helps ensure your pet gets the right treatment, faster, and can even improve outcomes during stressful situations. What Is […]
Preparing Your Pets for a Major Storm or Emergency in Arizona
While Arizona is not at a high risk for certain natural disasters like hurricanes or earthquakes, it is at risk of floods, wildfires, heavy storms, blackouts, and other emergencies. If you have pets, it’s crucial to plan for their evacuation and safety just as you would plan for the human members of your family. Here […]
Hot Weather Safety: Top Summer Health Hazards for Pets
During the summertime in Tucson, it is incredibly important to ensure that your pet always has access to cool spaces and fresh water. Ideally, pets should spend most of their time indoors when temperatures outside reach over 100 degrees each day. Additionally, you should know the signs of common health issues that pets experience during […]
Why It’s So Important to Prepare Financially Before Adopting a Pet
The cost of pet ownership can vary widely depending on the type of pet you adopt, its age and overall health, and where you live. In most cases, you will need to plan on paying an adoption fee, licensing fee, veterinary care, preventive care, food and supplies, training, grooming, and boarding. However, unexpected expenses or […]
Why is Veterinary Care So Expensive?
Being a responsible pet owner means investing in preventive and emergency veterinary care for your pet. Sometimes, the cost of care can seem incredibly high; however, as with human medical care, many factors contribute to the prices you see on your veterinary bill. If you are wondering why veterinary care in Tucson, AZ, seems so […]
How Much Will I Pay for My Dog or Cat’s Health Costs in a Year?
The annual cost of your cat or dog’s healthcare services will depend on your pet’s age, size, breed, and overall health. Your costs may increase if you don’t commit to providing your pet with regular veterinary visits, preventive care, vaccinations, proper nutrition, and daily exercise. The best ways to prepare for routine and unexpected pet […]
What Are the Warning Signs my Pet is Experiencing an Allergic Reaction?
Whether you have had your pet for years or just adopted them, you may not be aware of all of their allergies. Some animals can develop allergies later in life, even to foods or substances they have consumed in the past without problems. If your pet does have an allergy, they are at risk of […]