Is My Pet In Pain?
SIGNS OF PAIN: Not every pet in pain displays every sign listed below, but the changes listed could be an indicator of pain that should not be ignored. Early treatment by your veterinarian can help improve your pet’s mobility and quality of life. Change in...
Parasite Prevention Tip: Why Your Pet Needs to Be on Preventatives 12 Months a Year
3 Reasons Why Your Pet Needs Parasite Prevention 12 Months a Year With winter here and the thermometer taking a dip, you may think it’s safe to skip a dose or two of your pet’s parasite prevention medication. After all, you hardly venture outdoors in such conditions,...
Mental Stimulation…because sometimes going for a walk just isn’t enough
By Diana Pacheco, CVT CCRP Have you ever just taken your dog for a walk or come home from the dog park and immediately after arriving home your dog is still a ball of energy? Or maybe your pooch used to run, go for hikes with you, or be your jogging buddy but now is a...
Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMFs)
By Diana Pacheco, CVT CCRP What is PEMFs? PEMFs is a non-invasive pain-relieving, inflammation-reducing treatment that can be used in conjunction with oral medication, physical rehabilitation treatment, or singularly to help your pet. PEMFs therapeutic purpose is to...
What is Laser Therapy?
By Diana Pacheco, CVT CCRP Laser therapy is the use of specific wavelengths of light to create therapeutic effects. These effects include improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation, and decreased swelling. Laser therapy is a non-invasive, drug-free...
Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in Dogs
By Dr. Justin C, Keaner, DVM, MS, CVMA & Elizabeth Riley What is Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome? Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is essentially the dog equivalent of Alzheimer’s disease. With CDS, a dog’s brain gradually degenerates, leading to abnormal and...
Underwater Treadmill
By Diana Pacheco, CVT CCRP The underwater treadmill (UWTM) successfully treats many musculoskeletal conditions. It provides safe, controlled environment for gait analysis, exercise, stretching, muscle building, and neuromuscular stimulation. The chamber is dry as the...
What is Degenerative Myelopathy?
By Diana Pacheco, CVT CCRP Has your dog recently been diagnosed with Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)? Let us give you a little insight into the disease process and how we can help you and your pet through the progression of this disease. The signs of this disease process...
Stress in Cats
By Dr. Carine KlimentidisOften when I talk to clients about the fact that their cat might be stressed, I get a lot of funny looks or laughs - how could my cat possibly be stressed, he sleeps all day?! Well, cats perceive stress a lot differently than we do. They are...
Thunderstorm Phobia in Dogs
By Dr. Justin Keaner Fear of thunderstorms is a common problem for many dogs.Common signs of thunderstorm fear include hiding, shaking, trembling, crying or whining, pacing, drooling, urinating/defecating, panting, or trying to escape from the house. Thunderstorm...
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At PAWS Veterinary Center, we deliver exceptional service through effective communication, client education and sincerity of purpose. We empower and educate clients, allowing them to make informed choices and participate in their pet's care. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Tucson, AZ 85704
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Patient Portal
Powered by ezyVet, the new Patient Portal is a free service that allows you to access your pet's medical file and much more! With the new portal you can:
- View and pay for invoices online.
- Manage your contact information and reminder preferences.
- View and manage your pet's information and medical history.
- View and print your pet's vaccine status.
- View and download lab results and other documents we share with you.
- Request prescription refills.
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