Many people ask the question “What makes one veterinarian in Las Vegas better than another?” The answer is actually far more simple than you would expect. Most veterinarians offer the same services, exams, treatments, dental, surgeries, vaccinations, and medicines, but the philosophy behind the practice is generally the way to decipher what makes one veterinarian […]
Anyone who is new to the Las Vegas area who is looking to find a new veterinarian for their pet is faced with an overwhelming amount of choices. When asked the question “how do you choose a veterinarian in Las Vegas” the answer should be one that provides the following: After asking friends who they […]
Pet Health Hospital has launched a social media campaign designed to both inform those interested in learning specifics of programs that are offered but additionally engage pet parents who want to follow and promote the ongoing achievement levels that their pet has crossed. Various programs have been launched under the “Pet” moniker, including “PetStay,” “PetFit” […]
Most veterinarians will agree that using coconut oil in your pet’s diet will have benefits, just like most doctors will agree that using it is beneficial to humans. Here are the specific benefits of mixing coconut oil into your pet’s diet: Coconut oil is an excellent source of nutrition and is over 90% saturated […]
Pet Dental Health: Periodontal Disease One of the most common clinical conditions in adult dogs and cats is periodontal disease and includes gingivitis (reversible reddening and inflammation of the gums) and periodontitis (loss of bone and soft tissue that surround the teeth). The periodontal disease tends to begin early in a pet’s life, but early […]
Ear Infections (Otitis Externa) in Dogs Ear disease is one of the most common conditions treated by veterinarians. Otitis externa is the term used to describe inflammation of the outer ear canal. Unlike the horizontal shape of the human ear canal, a dog’s ear canal has a more vertical shape, making it an ideal place […]
Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome (SARDS) in Dogs Dogs are highly resilient, adaptable creatures, but few disabilities affect dogs as profoundly as blindness. Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome (SARDS) is a disease that causes rapid and complete blindness in dogs. It most frequently affects middle-aged dogs, but can strike dogs at any age. Little is […]
Canine Parvovirus Infection (CPV) Canine parvovirus is a potentially life-threatening and highly contagious viral illness. All dogs are at risk of contracting this disease, but puppies under the age of four months and unvaccinated dogs are most at risk. The majority of cases are seen in puppies between the age of six weeks and six […]
Which Dog Breeds Are Prone to Certain Types of Cancer? Cancer can be a quiet, elusive disease, or an aggressive and quick-developing one. Experienced veterinarians, especially those who embrace the concept of breed-specific preventative wellness, may recommend specific cancer screenings be performed on breeds of dogs most prone to certain types of cancer before […]
The philosophy behind the veterinary care that your pet receives is one of the most important aspects of the entire process. While most people are conditioned to believe that the job of a veterinarian is to simply treat illnesses in animals, provide vaccinations and assist with injuries, a new philosophy on the practice has begun […]