Christmas and the holiday season can be exciting and wonderful for your pets, as they understand the excitement of the day. During the holiday season, please remember a few important tips, primarily that wrapping food such as candy and chocolates and placing them unattended under a tree is inviting trouble for your pets, as they […]
Now that is is getting colder outside, we cannot stress enough to bring your pets inside in order to prevent frostbite and potentially even death. Many people believe that because pets have fur they are not affected by cold the way humans are. Nothing is further from the truth, and animals are just as cold […]
Sadly, it is not uncommon for a dog to choke because they swallow things they shouldn’t, like toys and bones. If your dog is choking, he will start coughing forcefully, bulge his eyes and paw at his mouth. In order to save your dog’s life, there are several things to do: • First, open your […]
Pet Health Hospital will be the first veterinary center and animal hospital of it’s kind to service the Las Vegas area. This unique concept was developed by Dr. Mark Beerenstrauch in order to provide better animal care to his patients, reducing costs and improving the health situations of pets at the same time. This is […]
OVERVIEW At any age, if your pet is intact (not spayed/neutered), it’s time to think about getting them fixed. What goes through your mind is probably whether it’s the right thing to do, or if they should stay as nature intended. What you need to do is consider the positive and negative sides of getting […]
QUESTIONNAIRE Since our pets can’t tell us what is wrong, it’s up to you and your veterinarian to keep them healthy and monitor for any abnormalities. General signs of a sick pet include: disorientation, weight loss, weakness, lethargy, lack of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, unproductive retching, seizure, bloody urine, straining to urinate, difficulty breathing, persistent cough, […]
PREGNANCY The period of pregnancy, or gestation period, dogs and cats go through is 59 to 68 days, with the average being 63 days. With dogs, their litter size can vary from a single pup to 17 in some of the largest breeds. With cats, their litters can vary from one to more than 10 […]
INSTRUCTIONS To help you get the most out of your pet sitter, print and fill out the following instructions: CONTACT INFORMATION Your Name _____________________________________ Your Address ____________________________________ Phone # ________________ Cell # ____________ Emergency Vet # __________________________________ Vet Name ________________________________________ Vet Phone # _____________________________________ Vet Address _____________________________________ Your Contact Information ________________________ Other Emergency Information ____________________ Other Emergency Contact _________________________ INSTRUCTIONS PET 1. Name _____________________________________________ Description ______________________________________ Eats (Type of […]
OVERVIEW Over half of pets are considered overweight or obese, and according to studies, the number is climbing every year. It is the most common concern for pets in our society today when it comes to nutrition-related health. The obvious, and most primary, cause of obesity is too much food and not enough exercise. As […]
PRE-BOARDING CHECK LIST Information for New Puppy Owners Getting a new puppy can be an exciting and scary endeavor. One of the most important parts of your puppies first few months is proper veterinary care. This includes vaccinations, fecal exams, deworming, and spaying/neutering if you desire. Vaccinations are important to prevent many diseases that our […]