Our Blog in Tucson AZ

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Read helpful pet health tips, veterinary insights & animal care guides from the experts at Adobe Veterinary Center — your trusted Tucson vet clinic.

Recognize your Horse’s Dental Issues

Recognize your Horse’s Dental Issues Horses with dental problems may show obvious signs, such as pain or irritation, or they may show no noticeable signs at all. This is because some horses simply adapt to their discomfort. For this reason, periodic dental...

Caring For An Older Horse

Caring For An Older Horse 10 Tips for Caring for The Older Horse: Because of advances in nutrition, management and health care, horses are living longer, more useful lives. It’s not uncommon to find horses and ponies living well into their 20s and 30s. While genetics...

West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, as of August 5th 2014, WNV infections in birds and veterinary animals have been reported in the state of Arizona. West Nile Virus infections have also been reported in humans in Arizona. 10...

Introducing…Dr. Claire Hans

Introducing…Dr. Claire Hans Dr. Claire Hans grew up in the Midwest, raised along with her three brothers, one sister, and various Boxers. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from University of Wisconsin-Madison and gained experience with animals as a...

Common Household Hazards

Common Household Hazards Our homes contain a variety of everyday items and substances that we may not consider dangerous, but can be dangerous or even fatal if ingested by our furry friends. By becoming aware of the most common hazards, you can protect your pet’s...

Thunderstorm anxiety

Thunderstorm anxiety Monsoon season is swiftly approaching. It’s not just the boom of thunder that generates a fear response in fearful dogs. Lightning, wind, rain, dark skies, changes in barometric pressure and even odors can elicit a fearful response. Also, storm...

My pets appear healthy…why do they need bloodwork?

My pets appear healthy…why do they need bloodwork? Reasons why we recommend routine blood work: Most importantly, we recommend blood work during an exam to detect illness in the early stages. Blood tests frequently detect illness in your pet before we can see any...

Introducing…Dr. Carli Grimbleby

Introducing…Dr. Carli Grimbleby Adobe Veterinary Center is growing! We have brought on a new Large Animal Veterinarian. We are very excited for the knowledge and experience that she will be bringing to our Adobe. Here is a little bit about Dr. Grimbleby… She grew up...

My cat is straining in the box….again!

My cat is straining in the box….again! Feline idiopathic cystitis, also known as feline lower urinary tract disease, are both terms that describe the following symptoms: Bloody urine Straining to urinate (can easily be mistaken for straining to defecate) Urinating in...

Love is in the air…

Love is in the air… Valentine’s day is just around the corner and that means love is in the air. Soon your pets will be exposed to many flowers, candies, and chocolates! The following is a list of 5 toxins to watch our for this Valentine’s day: 1. Roses Threat to...