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Beware of the monsters inside

October 16, 2015

Veterinarian Katherine Ballor of Craig Road Animal Hospital discusses what you can do to help detect parasites in your pet’s gastrointestinal tracts. These invisible monsters can make you and your loved one very sick. The following are the most common parasites found here in North West Las Vegas. By Katherine Ballor, DVM Fecal tests are one of the easiest forms of preventative care for your pet. It isn’t because we enjoy dealing with poop, it’s because it allows us to check…

They call him Dr. Google

September 23, 2015

By Tiffany Major, DVM We’ve all done it. Whenever we start to feel like we are coming down with something, we type out a list of our symptoms and send them over to “Dr. Google”. While some find answers, others have scared themselves into believing that what they thought was the flu is now full-blown Ebola. Most doctors feel that googling treatments isn’t the best idea, and we agree. When it comes to diagnosing your pet, I only have this…

Pet of the Month July 2014

July 18, 2014

Simba, a 2 month old Grey Tabby kitten. He was found in a backyard, abandoned, at only 3 weeks old, and now lives with his loving family. Simba loves grabbing your face and giving you kisses on your cheek. He is a very energetic cat, who loves tumbling and rolling around like a gymnast. His favorite toys are an empty Amazon box, his parents’ TV stand, and anything with strings and bells. Even though he’s a little daredevil, and it…

What to Know About Neutering…

July 5, 2013

Getting your pet neutered can be a daunting prospect. Dr. Mychajlonka, also known as Dr. Mych – a veterinarian at Las Vegas’s own Craig Road Animal Hospital, in a follow up to his previous post on spaying your pet, discusses what the various terms and options mean, what the impact on cost of these options can have, and how to choose what is best for your pet. By Kurt Mychajlonka, DVM Male cats and dogs should have their reproductive abilities…