SAVSEC has launched a Blog at www.southernazvets.wordpress.com!

The goal for this blog is to incorporate our online presence foremost as a resource for our clients, and to build a stage for which all of our employees can express their passions, concerns and assistance to the challenging role of being a pet guardian, and also serve as a reader forum.

This blog will be a dynamic platform for readers of all ages, from a teenager learning how to care for a first puppy to veternarians and interns conducting companion animal research. It is directed towards everyone – internal employees, our clients, referring DVMs and anyone intertested in learning how to create homemade pet toys, read animal related book and movie reviews, recieve internal updates from the Reid Park Zoo – all topics associated with our shared appreciation and respect for animals. 

Southwest Veterinary Oncology continues to search for new & better treatment options and is participating in the following funded studies;

• Canine Soft Tissue Sarcomas (except hemangiosarcoma): Must have measurable disease >1 cm. All stages accepted including metastatic disease. This study covers all costs for the owners including the initial screening. (Tucson only).
• Canine Nasal Carcinomas: Owners cover the cost of their initial treatment. The study provides Palladia at no charge, a second CT scan three months after completing therapy, covers the cost of recheck examinations and laboratory work after therapy.
• Feline Oral Squamous Cell Carcinomas: Palladia is provided at no charge for these patients.
• Canine Hemangiosarcoma: Owners cover the cost of initial staging, surgery and chemotherapy. Palladia is provided at no charge once the chemotherapy is completed. The costs of monitoring and re-staging are covered by the study. (Tucson only).
• Canine Osteosarcoma: Patients enrolled in this study receive their carboplatin at no charge (administration costs are not covered) and $650.00 toward the follow-up laboratory and staging costs. (Tucson only).

Please call our Ft. Lowell location for more information. 520-888-3177 option 1

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KVOA Features Southern Arizona Veterinary Blood Bank....
Pet blood donors are saving other pets' lives

Sometimes pets need blood in a crisis and that blood comes from other pets. That's right, pets can donate blood, and there's a blood drive for them right here in Tucson. Oolie does it, she's a Rottweiler mix, and she's helping save her own kind by donating her blood. Christine Warren is a blood bank coordinator at Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center and says right now Tucson receives blood from about 45 dog donors and 12 cat donors. Warren said, "Tucson Arizona has one of the largest volunteer veterinary blood banks in the country, and it may not seem like a lot but with those animals, we save lives nearly everyday."
Carrie Fairchild says she brings in her dog Oolie about once every 3 months.
Oolie is about 3 years old and all dogs and cats can donate blood in between the ages of 1 and 8 years old.
Fairchild said, "It feels great that she's helping other animals and she likes coming here."
The blood from a dog or a cat today will save the life of another pet in the future.
Fairchild said, "I know how I feel about Oolie and if I can help somebody else keep their dog in their life, that's wonderful."
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The Morning Blend and SAVSEC team up to bring informative pet care to their viewers.

KGUN9's Morning Blend brings Tucson's best to its viewers. In SAVSEC's effort to provide the best quality pet care we have teamed with The Morning Blend to be sure that Tucson Pet owners are informed of emergency care and innovative treatments that are available for pets. SAVSEC Criticalist Dr. Jen Klaus, DVM, DACVECC informed viewers of our emergency and critical care at both of our Tucson facilities.
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Radio Pet Vet

Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center is proud to partner with Dr. Randy to bring the Radio Pet Vet to you every week.
www.radiopetvet.com

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ACVO Public Service Video

We are happy to announce that ACVO has published its ACVO/Merial Service Dog Eye Exam Public Service Announcement Video.
> Watch Video

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