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Blindness can occur in pets either gradually or suddenly. When blindness occurs gradually, the pet is usually able to adapt to their surroundings due to their heightened senses of hearing and smell. A pet can very easily memorize the interior of a house or the layout of a backyard. Owners may not even know their […]

The “dog days of summer” are not always the most ideal time for dogs to be outdoors. As summer temperatures soar, so do the incidents of heat exhaustion and heat stroke in pets. Although the terms heat stroke and heat exhaustion tend to be used interchangeably, there are some key differences. Both are potentially dangerous […]

Many people believe that since their pets (especially dogs and cats) are covered in fur that they must be able to be out in the cold for extended periods of time. While it is true that certain breeds of dogs have the ability to be out in the cold longer than others due to thicker […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

ACUTE MOIST DERMATITIS (HOT SPOTS) IN DOGS Acute moist dermatitis is one of the most common canine skin disorders. Also referred to as hot spots, it appears as an intensely itchy, painful and swollen patch of skin that is warm to the touch. Hair loss in the affected area is common. The skin develops a […]

GRIEF IN PETS WHEN LOSING A COMPANION Our pets can’t talk to us to tell us what they’re thinking. Because of this, we have to base their emotional status on their actions and behavior. An animal that loses a companion animal or human may react similarly as when a person experiences the death of a […]