As many of you may (or may not) have heard, there have been reports of some dogs developing severe health conditions after eating chicken jerky treats produced in China.  The FDA has had concerns about these treats for several years – the first reports of problems began in 2007.  Some
As the weather gets nicer and the days get longer, we are all finally getting to spend more time outdoors!!  Nurseries and garden departments are full with eager Las Vegas area residents who are ready to get the garden into shape.  I will admit I have been scoping out the
Why (and how) your  cat should visit the vet! The hiding under the bed (perfectly in the center where unreachable), the strategic placement of the cat carrier days before a planned vet visit, the pleading cries of your cat on the drive over, the dilated pupils, your little friend hanging
It’s easy…all you have to do is refer a new client to us. When the new client shows up for their appointment they will be asked to fill out a “Welcome Sheet”.  On this form there is a place for them to fill in the name of the person who referred
Meet Houdini. Houdini is your average, happy, hyper girl that LOVES to get into things and chew to her little heart’s content. This has not served Houdini too bad in the past, not even an upset stomach, she has the proverbial gut of steel! (She may give her dad stomach

Canine Influenza

Dr. Cyna Crawford, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University Of Florida College Of Veterinary Medicine, prepared this fact sheet to answer the 10 most popular questions from dog owners about canine influenza. 1.  What is canine influenza? Canine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory
Laparoscopy….Not just for people anymore Laparoscopic surgery, has gained huge popularity as a minimally invasive surgery in the world of human medicine. Many people have had a laparoscopic procedure themselves or know someone who has.  Gallbladder removal, appendectomies and many different abdominal surgeries are now performed this way.  This minimally
Selecting a good veterinarian to neuter your dog and cat is very important. With over 35 years of providing dog neuter and cat neuter services, here are a few things you should know. Advantages of neutering Neutering your pet reduces the risk of both prostate cancer and prostatitis.  Hormone-related diseases such