Seasonal
Articles:
Health Alert for
Equine Veterinarians
and Horse Owners!
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There is a very toxic
weed that is highly prevalent this spring.
It is commonly called Fiddleneck, or tarweed.
Animals affected are horses and cattle.
The toxic principle is pyrrolizidine alkaloids which primarily
affect the liver. As little as 15
milligrams of dried plant per kilogram of body weight over two weeks can
produce liver disease. All
parts of the plants are toxic even when it is dried.
Deny access of your horse to this plant and clear your fence lines of it
up to a distance of at least 3 feet.
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The Botanical name is
Amsinckia intermedia. It is a weed of dry cultivated soils / waste
areas. Fiddleneck is an erect, sparsely branching annual weed which is
approximately 2-3 feet tall. The
entire plant is very hairy; flowers are orange to yellow in color and
are produced terminally on a distinctive fiddleneck-shaped stem and only
bloom on one side of the axis. |
Canine Parvovirus
Do you know the signs of parvo? How can your dog become infected?
Find out more about this challenging disease. Link to: Canine
Parvovirus
Heat
Stress
Heat stress can be fatal for
you pet. Learn more about how you can protect your pet this summer. Link
to: Heat Stress
Paw Protection
Ouch!
Would you walk barefoot on a fiery hot Arizona sidewalk in July?
Learn more about how to keep your pet's feet healthy and safe in the summer
months. Link
to: Paw Protection
Dehydration
is Dangerous
We all know we need to drink more water in the summertime to avoid
dehydration and heat related illnesses like heat stroke. Our pets also
need special attention in the summer. Learn more about the dangers and
symptoms of dehydration in pets. Dehydration
Pool
Safety
We all know we must watch children around swimming pools, but we also need
to be watchful of our pets around water. They can get into trouble fast.
Lear more: Pool Safety
Rattlesnake
Danger
Rattlesnakes
aka pit vipers are important in the desert but can be a danger to both
pets and humans. Learn more: Rattlesnake
Danger
Temptation
and Threat to Your Pet:
Colorado River
Toad
Animals are naturally curious and
you may find yourself on a frantic trip to the emergency clinic if they
tangle with one of these toads.
Learn more: Colorado River Toad
Summer Health Care for the
Desert Tortoise
A desert tortoise
needs special care in the summer months. Learn more by clicking the following link:
Desert Tortoise
| Emergency Animal Clinics |
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Phoenix
2260 W. Glendale
Phoenix, AZ 85021
602-995-3757 |
East Valley/Phoenix
86 W. Juniper Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85233
480-497-0222 |
Scottsdale
6969 E. Shea Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-991-1845 |
North West Valley/Phoenix
9875 W. Peoria
Peoria, AZ 85345
623-974-1520 |
Scottsdale
14202 N. Scottsdale Rd., #163
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-949-8001 |
North Valley/Phoenix
520 W Union Hills Dr, Ste 105
Phoenix, AZ 85027
623-849-0700 |
Mesa
1423 S Higley Rd, #102
Mesa, AZ 85206
480-924-1123 |
Mesa
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Mesa, AZ 85201
480-898-0001 |
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Chandler
1233 W Warner Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
480-732-0018 |
Tucson
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Tucson, AZ 85712
520-327-5624 |
Tucson
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Tucson, AZ 85705
520-888-4498 |
Tucson
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Tucson, AZ 85710
520-888-3177 |
Tucson
4909 N La Canada Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
520-795-9955 |
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| Pet Grief Support Service |
Companion Animal Association of Arizona
(602) 995-5885
24 Hours on Saturday, Sunday & Holidays
PALS
602-455-6677
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| Referrals to Veterinarians |
| Contact the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association
(602) 242-7936 or click on Find a Veterinarian to go to our
Web site referral page. |
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