Yuma Veterinary Clinic

08/07/2026

Stevie Steel is looking for a home! This spunky, happy teenager has vision impairment, but he can see and looooves to play! If you think you could fit this handsome fellow into your home, call our office at 928-344-1956 so we can arrange a meet!

08/01/2026

Our office has multiple USDA Accredited Veterinarians who can complete the required paperwork to travel into Mexico with your dog or pet bird. These inspections and forms must be completed within 5 days of travel. Call us at 928-344-1956 to schedule your Mexico travel inspection as soon as you know your travel dates so we can see you and your pet in your preferred time window!

Starting August 3, pet dogs and birds traveling to Mexico will need new inspection certificates due to New World screwworm detections in the U.S., though, pet cats remain exempt. The requirement follows Mexico's broader restrictions on U.S. livestock and other species imports since June.

07/31/2026

There has been much community discussion about the fly problem here in Yuma.

Fact: We have a serious fly issue in Yuma.
Fact: Flies and flying insects are vectors (spreaders) of diseases and conditions that affect humans and animals.
Fact: There are some strategies we can try to implement to protect our animals as much as we can.

If you are concerned that flies or flying insects are causing your animal to have a medical condition, please call us for an examination so we can help.

06/14/2026

With the hot summer weather, here is an important reminder of the dangers of leaving your pet inside your car and how quickly the temperatures can increase. The simplest tip - DO NOT DO IT!

06/11/2026

Update: pet dog travel is allowed again for now to Mexico. You still have to comply with cdc and usda regulations including a screwworm exam and current rabies vaccine certificate and import form. Check the most current requirements prior to crossing.

This page will guide you through the rules and requirements for traveling from the United States to Mexico with your pet.

06/09/2026

ALERT: Pet dogs are not currently permitted to travel into Mexico! Please plan travel accordingly!

This page will guide you through the rules and requirements for traveling from the United States to Mexico with your pet.

06/08/2026

Keep an eye on your animals and practice as much fly control as possible. Call for an exam of any suspicious wounds - we have multiple accredited USDA veterinarians on staff who can help.

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

04/30/2026

Goat herd health is an important aspect of disease prevention and management. We can help you test your herd for CAE (caprine arthritis and encephalitis) and other diseases before it becomes a problem.

04/30/2026

If you believe that horses need grain in their diet to meet their nutritional needs, you are not alone. However, horses should get most of their nutrients from a good quality forage source such as grass, hay, hay pellets, or a complete feed.

Horses generally eat between 1.5-2% of their body weight each day, so an average size 1,000 lbs horse should eat 15- 20 lbs of hay daily. To help fill any nutrient gaps such as essential vitamins or minerals, a ration balancer may be beneficial. Depending on breed, body condition, and exercise level, concentrates may be added in to provide additional energy but are often not needed.

When deciding on what to feed your horse, it is best to invest in high quality forages as the foundation of your feeding plan. You can even have your hay tested to see exactly what nutrients it is providing.

Please consult with your veterinarian or an equine nutritionist about your horse's diet before making any major changes, and remember that any changes should be made gradually over time to avoid GI upset.

Thank you to the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.