Buckle up Fido:
Pets in cars a traffic hazard

From the TUCSON CITIZEN | By Larry Copenhaver
July 21, 2006

Lucky, a nearly 6-month-old golden retriever, is a constant companion to her pal, 21-year-old Esther Moreno.

When the car goes, so does Lucky.

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A testimonial from one of our patients

By Kelly Woods/Walsh | May 11, 2006

Hi, my name is Kelly (Woods/Walsh) and I'm a year old border collie. I was visiting Arizona last December/ January and had an opportunity to visit your establishment. I was just a puppy at the time, I'm much older now.

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ER for pets cuts no corners

From the ARIZONA DAILY STAR | By Kimberly Matas | May 11, 2006

European-inspired decorative porcelain tiles in the entryway, a stacked stone reception area, textured wall coverings, limestone countertops, Craftsman-style furnishings, cherry wood doors, a flat-screen television hanging on the wall.

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Veterinarian 'works from her heart'

From the ARIZONA DAILY STAR | October 22, 2005

The recipient of this week's Ben's Bell is Mary Kay Klein, an oncology specialist at the Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center and a clinical lecturer at the Arizona Cancer Center.

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Cats and Feline Leukemia

From Pet Talk | College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University | August 24, 2005

If cats do have nine lives, it may be a good thing: there are a lot of diseases out there that head straight for Felix and Morris.

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Senior Pet Care Tips

From Pet Talk | College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University | July 28, 2005

If Ol' Blue doesn't seem too eager to fetch that stick anymore, it could be that he's reached senior dog status and just doesn't have the energy.

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Animal blood bank needs donors

From the ARIZONA DAILY STAR | By Kimberly Matas | July 19, 2005

Tucson-based Murphy's Blood Bank needs feline donors.

Arizona's first animal blood bank opened in April and relies on owners volunteering their pets to donate blood. The blood is supplied to veterinarians in Southern Arizona who need blood products immediately and can't wait for them to be shipped from out of state.

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Learn how to give pals CPR, first aid

From the ARIZONA DAILY STAR | By Kimberly Matas| July 12, 2005

Pet owners can learn to administer CPR and first aid to their companion animals at Pet First Aid training classes.

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona and the American Red Cross Southern Arizona Chapter have two classes coming up: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 23 and 6-10 p.m. Aug. 16. Both classes are at the Humane Society, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd.

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Pet insurance could save owners a bundle on vet bills

From the ARIZONA DAILY STAR | By Marshall Loeb | July 3, 2005

More than 71 million U.S. households have a cat or dog, and Americans spend $18 billion a year for veterinary care.

As more products and services are created to cater to our love of pets - everything from pet prescriptions to pricey boutiques peddling designer duds - pet health insurance is growing fast.

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Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty
& Emergency Center Opens Second Location

NEWS RELEASE | April 21, 2005

Tucson, AZ – (April 21, 2005) – The Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center has opened a second location on Tucson’s eastside, according to Jay Zimmer, Administrator.

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Veterinary Specialists in Tucson Assist Injured Pets

Fatal crash spares pets - barely

From the ARIZONA DAILY STAR | February 19, 2005

Blaine Lindsey was just a few miles from his destination Jan. 29 - transporting his friend's two dogs from California to their new home in Oro Valley - when the SUV he was driving flipped three times and crashed on Interstate 10.

Lindsey, 41, was thrown out of the SUV and died at the scene.

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State's 1st Pet Blood Bank Will Save Lives of Best Friends

From ARIZONA DAILY STAR| By Kimberly Matas | January 3, 2005

Murphy, an Australian shepherd mix, was diagnosed with cancer in November and suffered from internal bleeding.

His only chance at survival: a blood transfusion and surgery. But Murphy's veterinarian couldn't find an animal clinic in town with blood to spare or donor dogs available for transfusions. Blood products ordered from an out-of-state animal blood bank would take two days to arrive - too late for Murphy.

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