There are a few different options for pet care if you are planning on going away, such as hiring a pet sitter or using pet boarding services. There is also the chance that your pet may require veterinary care and consistent monitoring, in which case medical pet boarding is available. Today, our Las Vegas vets discuss medical pet boarding for dogs and cats, how it differs from others options, and when you might need it.
If you are planning a trip, you might already be looking into boarding options for your dog. Our Las Vegas vets are here to tell you what shots your dog needs for boarding.
Preventive care goes beyond vaccines and parasite prevention, it also includes reproductive surgeries. Will the risk of issues is low, you should still know what to look for. Here, our Las Vegas vets list ways to recognize signs of an infection or complication after spaying or neutering your dog.
It can be concerning to see your dog suffering from pain or discomfort. In this post, our Las Vegas explain how dogs tend to handle this, how they show pain or discomfort, and how to tell if your dog is in pain and when they might require urgent care.
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.
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