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Why Do Pets Do That? Explaining the Top 10 Weird Pet Behaviors
If you’ve ever caught your dog spinning in circles or your cat staring into thin air, you’re not alone. Pets are full of quirky habits

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

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

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. –

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

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,

Disaster Preparedness for Pet Owners: Keeping Pets Safe in Any Emergency
Emergencies and natural disasters can happen without warning. From storms and floods to wildfires and power outages, being prepared is the best way to protect

Recognizing Pain in Pets: What Every Pet Parent Should Know
Our pets can’t tell us when something hurts — but they do show us in other ways. Whether it’s a subtle change in behavior or

Blue-Green Algae and Your Pet: What You Need to Know
Summertime means fun at the lake—but for our pets, that swim could turn deadly. Toxic blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) can grow in warm, stagnant water and