Forget Steroids: Modern Allergy Meds are Safe and Highly Effective
For a long time, steroids such as prednisone have been the norm in veterinary medicine for treating allergies. Steroids are affordable,...
Benefits of Medications Usually Outweigh Risks
When prescribing medications, I always try to talk about possible side effects, since this helps pet owners watch out for possible...
Snake Season is Coming: Get Vaccinated
You hear that? Is that a rattle? Well, maybe not just yet, but as average temperatures rise in southern Nevada, rattlesnakes will soon be...
Your Dog Has Diabetes. Now What?
Dogs with diabetes have high blood sugar (glucose) because they can’t produce their own insulin. This means that your dog is “insulin...
Recent Study Supports Safety of Dental Anesthesia
Bad teeth cause more than stinky breath. Dental disease in dogs also causes a lot of pain. Just like people, dogs have sensitive nerves...
Traveling With Your Dog: Preventing Fleas and Ticks
One of the benefits of living in the desert is that we have far, far fewer problems with fleas and ticks than most areas of the United...
Should You Give Your Pet Medical Marijuana?
Since recreational marijuana was recently legalized in Nevada, I have heard more questions about using medical marijuana for pets. A...
Half of America’s Pets Should Have This New Year’s Resolution
Are you hitting the treadmill for your New Year’s resolution? Trying to shed a few extra pounds? Well there’s a good chance that your pet...
Coyotes Getting Bolder After Dry Spell
While it may not come as a surprise to most residents in the Las Vegas area, coyotes can be a real risk to your pets. And now, after a...
Try This Special Harness for Your Pulling Dog
Getting yanked down the street by your excited hound on a leash is not a fun way to go for a walk. Besides the annoyance, big dogs can...
How Auto-feeding Can Simplify Your Life
How can you resist that cute face? Dogs and cats have incredible internal clocks, with alarms set for mealtime. As breakfast or dinner...
What NOT To Feed Your Pet This Holiday Season
It’s easy to spoil our pets during the holiday season. After all, why should they miss out on all the good cheer? Some people think the...
Don’t Wait, Aspirate!
If you find a lump on your dog or cat, your next move should be to pick up the phone and call your veterinarian. While many growths are...
3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Punish Your Puppy for Accidents in the House
You arrive home from a long day at work to find a big turd in the middle of the living room. Your eight-month-old Golden Retriever bounds...
Top 5 Gifts for Your Indoor Cat
Although being indoors is certainly safer, cats are natural hunters, tree climbers, and all-around curious characters. All that time...
