Reata Veterinary Hospital

06/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Beat the Heat Equine Client Education Night! 🐴☀️

We had a great evening with our equine clients talking through ways to keep their horses comfortable, healthy, and safe during our hottest months. Dr. Krause led the presentation, sharing practical insight throughout the night, and it was wonderful seeing familiar faces, meeting new members of the Reata family, and connecting with fellow horse owners in our community.

We truly appreciate everyone who came out and made the evening such a success. We are already looking forward to our next client education night and hope to see you there!

06/10/2026

🪰Info from our friends over at ADA regarding the recent New World Screwworm (NWS) cases. There are currently no cases in Arizona!

Below is a link to an AAEP/EDCC informational handout.
https://equinediseasecc.org/handler/managedfilehandler.ashx?id=103&ext=pdf

06/09/2026

🪰 New World Screwworm (NWS) Confirmed in New Mexico 🐄
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The USDA has confirmed a case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in eastern New Mexico. At this time, there are no confirmed cases in Arizona.

NWS is a serious pest that can affect livestock, wildlife, pets such as dogs and cats, and in rare cases, people. The larvae infest open wounds and can cause severe tissue damage if left untreated.

✅ Check your animals daily for wounds or unusual signs of irritation.
✅ Monitor pets, livestock, and other animals closely, especially if they have cuts, scratches, or surgical wounds.
✅ Seek veterinary care if you notice wounds that are not healing properly or contain larvae.
✅ Report suspected cases immediately.

Arizona remains free of NWS, and early detection is critical to keeping it that way.

📧 Report potential cases to: [email protected]

For the latest official updates and confirmed detections, follow USDA and Arizona Department of Agriculture announcements.



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🚨 Gusano Barrenador del Ganado (NWS) Confirmado en Nuevo México 🚨

El USDA ha confirmado un caso del Gusano Barrenador del Ganado (New World Screwworm - NWS) en el este de Nuevo México. Hasta el momento, no hay casos confirmados en Arizona.

El NWS es una plaga grave que puede afectar al ganado, la vida silvestre, las mascotas como perros y gatos, y en casos poco frecuentes, también a las personas. Las larvas infestan heridas abiertas y pueden causar daños severos en los tejidos si no se detectan y tratan a tiempo.

✅ Revise diariamente a sus animales para detectar heridas o signos inusuales de irritación.
✅ Vigile de cerca a sus mascotas, ganado y otros animales, especialmente si tienen cortaduras, raspones o heridas quirúrgicas.
✅ Busque atención veterinaria si observa heridas que no sanan adecuadamente o si encuentra larvas en ellas.
✅ Reporte inmediatamente cualquier caso sospechoso.

Arizona continúa libre del Gusano Barrenador del Ganado, y la detección temprana es fundamental para mantener nuestro estado protegido.

📧 Reporte posibles casos a: [email protected]

Para obtener las actualizaciones más recientes y conocer las detecciones confirmadas, siga los anuncios oficiales del USDA y del Departamento de Agricultura de Arizona.

06/08/2026

🐴 Hoof Balance Special – Save $70 🐴

Digital hoof radiographs and precise measurements provide a detailed look inside your horse’s feet, helping guide trimming and shoeing decisions. This allows our veterinarians and your farrier to work together to support proper hoof balance, comfort, and long-term hoof health.

For a limited time, Reata Veterinary Hospital’s Hoof Balance package is available for $380 (regularly $450) from June 8 through July 31, 2026.

📞 Call 520-749-1446 to schedule your appointment!

This package includes:
• Movement assessment
• Two radiographic views of each front foot
• Digital hoof measurements and analysis
• Hoof photographs
• Recommendations for trim line, break-over point, and shoe placement
• A report for your farrier

*Offer valid June 8–July 31, 2026. This promotional package is intended for hoof balance assessment and farrier guidance and does not include a diagnostic lameness examination or lameness workup.

06/04/2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has provided an important update on New World Screwworm which has been detected in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas. Read the full press release here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-confirms-presence-new-world-screwworm-united-states

General information about New World Screwworm (NWS) can be found in the text below and in the attached infographic.

The adult screwworm fly is about the size of a common housefly (or slightly larger), with orange eyes, a metallic blue or green body, and three dark stripes along its back. It gets its name from the behavior of its larvae (maggots) as they burrow (screw) into the wound, feeding as they go. The maggots (larvae) cause extensive damage by tearing at the hosts’ tissue with sharp mouth hooks. The wound can quickly become enlarged and deeper as more maggots hatch and feed on living tissue.

Because they feed on live flesh, NWS maggots may burrow deep into wounds or openings, while other species of maggots may appear around the outer surface of the wound. In addition, even the smallest wounds have the potential to attract flies, so it is imperative that you keep a close eye on your animals for any signs of wounds.

Lastly, NWS infestations are a reportable disease! Immediately report any suspicious wounds, maggots, or infestations to a local accredited veterinarian, your State Animal Health Official, or a USDA veterinarian.

For more information, reference this resource from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/stop-screwworm

06/03/2026

☀️🐴 Arizona summers can be tough on horses. Do you know the signs of heat stress?

Join Reata Veterinary Hospital for Beat the Heat, a free equine education and community night designed to help horse owners keep their horses healthy, hydrated, and safe during the hottest months of the year.

📅 Friday, June 19
📍 Reata Veterinary Hospital - 9517 E Old Vail Rd. Tucson, AZ 85747
🕕 6:00 PM – Meet our Equine Team & Connect with Fellow Horse Owners
🕡 6:30 PM – Equine Heat Safety Presentation by Dr. Krause

We’ll cover:
✅ Recognizing heat stress
✅ Hydration and electrolyte strategies
✅ Summer management tips for Arizona horses

Refreshments, light snacks, and equine electrolyte samples provided.

If you would like to join us, RSVP to 520-749-1446.

Expert Veterinary Care for Dogs, Cats, & Horses in Tucson and the greater Southern Arizona Community. 🐶🐱🐴 Where our Family Takes Care of Yours. ❤️Call 520-749-1446 to schedule today!

05/28/2026

Meet Shirin’s newest little sidekick, Flynn 🐱💙

Between vet school and helping out at Reata Veterinary Hospital on breaks, she somehow still found time to fall in love with this sweet boy.

*Bonus points for recreating one of her old kitty photos in Exam Room 1 years later 🥹

UAZ College of Veterinary Medicine

05/26/2026

🚨 Important Notice 🚨

We’ve been made aware of scammers impersonating our hospital through fake emails and messages. These may include fraudulent job postings or suspicious links.

Please do not click on any links or respond to suspicious messages. If you receive anything that seems questionable, you can delete it or call us at 520-749-1446 to verify.

Thank you for helping us keep our community safe!

05/22/2026

Congratulations to Austin and Laniah on graduating from Mica Mountain High School ! 🎓

This past school year, they’ve been part of our maintenance crew here at Reata Veterinary Hospital, and we couldn’t be more proud of them. Austin will be attending the The University of Arizona this fall, and Laniah will be joining the U.S. Navy. 🇺🇸

We’re so grateful for all of their hard work this year, and we can’t wait to see what they go on to build, fix and accomplish next!



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