Most dogs are given anesthesia when they are spayed or neutered, and the majority of them will require it at least once throughout their lives. Our four-legged pets, like us, may require anesthesia as part of a surgery or procedure. Today, our Las Vegas vets discuss what you should know about anesthesia for dogs.
Cats often seem like aloof, solitary pets, but they are actually very sociable creatures who thrive on building intimate ties with other animals. Below, our Las Vegas vets discuss how to tell if your cat wants another cat, and how to introduce them to each other.
Whipworms are a common parasite that makes their home in the large intestine and cecum of dogs, causing irritation and leading to a host of uncomfortable symptoms. Today our Las Vegas vets explain more about whipworms in dogs including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
You love your cat, and you want to ensure that they live a long, healthy life with you. Today, our Las Vegas vets explain when you should take a cat to the vet for routine checkups and preventive care.
There are many things you need to know about when taking care of a newborn kitten, especially if there is no mother. In this blog, our Las Vegas vets discuss ways you can care for a newborn kitten without a mother including what can go wrong and when you should bring them for their first veterinary appointment.
Your cat's thyroid releases hormones that regulate many processes within the body. When thyroid hormone levels become too high, (hyperthyroidism), your cat is at risk of developing serious health issues. Today our Las Vegas vets explain how hyperthyroidism in cats can be treated with dietary changes.
Often caused by an underlying autoimmune condition, Addison's Disease is a hormonal disorder seen in dogs that is characterized by a low hormone output by your pup's adrenal glands. Here, our Las Vegas vets explain more about this serious condition and how Addison's Disease in dogs can be treated.
The benefits of having your dog vaccinated typically far outweigh the risk of reactions to the vaccines. That said, some dogs do react to getting their shots. Here's more from our Las Vegas vets on the most common reactions to vaccines in dogs, and what to do if your dog reacts.
Vets believe that prevention is the key to helping pets live a long and healthy life. That's why our Las Vegas vets recommend that all cats receive the FVRCP vaccine. Here are the ways the FVRCP can protect your cat's health.
Obesity in dogs is on the rise and poses a serious health risk to our canine companions. If your pooch seems extra cuddly they may be carrying a little too much weight. Today, our Las Vegas vets explain how you can tell if your dog might be overweight, and what you should do.
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