
08/30/2025
A recent message from Arizona Game and Fish Department reminds us just how important it is to keep pets up to date on their vaccines.
Important notice for dog owners! We've received an increased number of reports in recent weeks of sick or disoriented coyotes within residential neighborhoods, parks and green spaces.
Laboratory testing confirmed the diagnosis of canine distemper, a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems of both domestic and wild animals, primarily canids.
So how can you protect your pets?
-Keep pets up-to-date on vaccinations
-Avoid feeding or handling wildlife
-Supervise pets outdoors, especially near areas with wildlife
Are your pet's vaccines up to date? If you are not sure, call us, we will be happy to make an appointment for you to see one of our doctors to get these important vaccines.