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Pet of The Month – August 2018

August 2, 2018
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Remington is a four-year-old giant mastiff from California. “When others love my monster, it makes me smile. Remington is the sweetest, most perfect example of a mastiff temperament,” says Kristee Kallas, Remington’s owner. She found Remington as a puppy and could not resist having two from the litter. Remington and his brother Winston have been together since birth. Remington weighs 220lbs, his collar is 34 inches, and his chest is a tremendous 50 inches. This huge dog eats about 10-12…

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Welcome Lucas Budden, D.V.M.

July 8, 2018
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We would like to welcome Dr. Lucas Budden new associate veterinarian to Craig Road Animal Hospital. Dr. Budden is from the northern suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. He attended his undergrad at The University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign for a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences. He then attended The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine for his doctorate. Dr. Budden has always been drawn to animals. He is fascinated with the diversity of animals throughout the world, and…

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Welcome Celia Galante DVM

July 5, 2018
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We would like to welcome Dr. Celia Galante as a now associate veterinarian to Craig Road Animal Hospital. Dr. Galante was raised in St Louis, IL. She attended Arizona State University for her Bachelors in Biological Science. She then attended University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine for her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Galanti had a love for animals since the age of five. She would bring all types of wildlife home to her parents whenever she had the…

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Welcome Kimberly Lutz DVM

July 3, 2018
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We would like to welcome Dr. Kimberly Lutz now associate veterinarian to Craig Road Animal Hospital. Dr. Lutz grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. She attended Purdue University and majored in Animal Science for her undergraduate degree. She stayed at Purdue University and attended the College of Veterinary Medicine for her doctorate. Dr. Lutz spent most of her childhood terrified of animals. At the age of twelve her family adopted a dachshund puppy, she instantly formed a bond and became his…

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New Hours of Operation

June 27, 2018
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In order to provide the best possible service to our clients and patients, and due to our excellent working relationship with the North Rainbow Veterinary Emergency Hospital, Craig Road Animal Hospital is making some changes to how we do things. As of the 1st of July, we will be closing our doors at 8PM, instead of 10PM; however, we are expanding our coverage from 6AM to accommodate appointments as well as surgery check-ins. Craig Road Animal Hospital will continue to…

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Pet of the Month – June 2018

June 6, 2018
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Meet Batman, This baby Husky is a fun-loving bundle of joy! He was born on February 22nd, 2018, and five weeks later he found his forever home with the Vega family. They describe Batman as, “An all-around love bug.” Batman never leaves the house without his cape. He stays suited and ready for action! Besides saving the world, Batman is a smart little guy and has already learned how to sit and shake hands. He loves to play with his…

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Craig Road Animal Hospital Externship Program: Ruth

May 31, 2018
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Meet our new DVM Extern Ruth, Ruth was born in Manhattan, New York and moved to Atkinson, New Hampshire when she was five. She currently attends University College Dublin in Ireland for her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Her career path was decided at a young age. Her father was a new graduate DVM when he opened his own practice in Atkinson, New Hampshire where he introduced her to the veterinary profession. He let Ruth sit through many surgeries. She was…

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Craig Road Animal Hospital Externship Program: Meghan

May 31, 2018
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Meet Meghan our latest DVM Extern, Meghan is from Morgan Town, West Virginia. She decided that working with animals is what she wanted to do in college and began a major in Animal Science at West Virginia University. Where she went on to receive her Master’s in Public Health. She also started working in veterinary clinics and on local farms. Currently, she attends Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. While working with animals Meghan found her calling. She believes…

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Construction On Craig Road

May 20, 2018
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Roadworks on westbound Craig Road make accessing Craig Road Animal Hospital harder than usual. The opening that allows for turning on to Thom Blvd, and a U-turn on Craig Road into the Craig Road Animal Hospital parking lot, is currently closed. Westbound Craig Road is also reduced to a single lane for a significant distance. Eastbound Craig Road is currently not affected. To avoid driving on westbound Craig Road we suggest two different routes to access our parking lot. Drive…

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Dogs and Grapes Don’t Mix

May 14, 2018
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 Dr. Larkin explains the reason your dog cannot eat grapes, and the difference between a toxic presence in the fruit as opposed to a dog’s allergic immune response. By Emilee Larkin, DVM Dogs will eat anything! This is common knowledge to anyone who has ever owned a dog. Although humans find fruit nutritious and healthy, the same cannot always be said for your dog. Even some of the most common household fruits can be toxic to our pets. The toxicity…

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Craig Road Animal Hospital Externship Program: Stephani

April 19, 2018
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Meet Stephani our latest DVM Extern, A Las Vegas native born and raised Stephani is in her final year at Midwestern University for her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Stephani’s choice to enter the field of animal medicine was encouraged by her mother; “You can be a doctor for these animals.”, are the words she remembers as a child that inspired her to pursue this career. Stephani chose to extern at Craig Road Animal Hospital after viewing some other animal hospitals…

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Pet of the Month – April 2018

April 19, 2018
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Meet Eve! Eve was born with a kind and social personality. It is hard to resist her curious nature and beautiful tortoiseshell fur coat. Since the untimely passing of her elder sister she has upheld the kind and loving values instilled by her sibling. Eve now has a new little sister to carry on the unconditional love that was given to her. Eve’s favorite things in the world are cheese and playtime. Her owner says she is always up for…

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Beware the Foxtails

April 9, 2018
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Veterinarian Catherine Whitcraft D.V.M., identifies the potential dangers for your pet with Foxtails in the Las Vegas area and the desert southwest of Nevada in general.   By Catherine Whitcraft, D.V.M. Walking your dog is a daily task that is both beneficial to you and your dog. You both get exercise and quality time together. Nevada is home to deserts, parks, and mountains to explore with your pet. However, Nevada is also home to Hordeum Lubatum, also known as the…

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Craig Road Animal Hospital Externship Program: Paige

April 4, 2018
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  Meet Our new DVM Extern, Paige! Paige is from Spartanburg, South Carolina. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Veterinary Science at Clemson University, and is currently attending her final year at the University of Georgia, for a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Paige grew up around many animals. With over ten animals at home it was natural, in retrospect, for her to become a veterinarian. She began her career in animal care working for the local zoo, and…

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Belts, Gravel, & Other Appetizing Things

March 7, 2018
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Nalu, a Labrador Retriever Mix dog, came in to Craig Road Animal Hospital after a weekend camping trip with his owners. Nalu was vomiting and did not want to eat. Dr. Courtney Daniels suspected that Nalu had eaten something that he shouldn’t have, in other words, a foreign body. According to Dr. Daniels, the symptoms that a pet has ingested foreign body can vary widely, “From nothing early on to vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and pain.” Dr. Daniels continues,…

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Craig Road’s New App and Online Access

March 7, 2018
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By Mike Falconer Here at Craig Road Animal Hospital our goal is to provide great pets with great care. In order to serve you more efficiently we have upgraded our online services to include: * Access to a new, easier to use, Pet Portal. * Ability to schedule appointments online in real time. * Mobile access through the MyPetsWellness app. Pet Portal and Online Scheduling: The online pet portal allows you to have quick and easy access to see upcoming appointments, upcoming reminders and lets you…

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Craig Road Animal Hospital Externship Program: Jennifer

March 6, 2018
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By: Regina Toney We’re excited to introduce Jennifer, our latest D.V.M extern at Craig Road Animal Hospital. Growing up in Sacramento, California, Jennifer had a wide variety of pets, including birds, bunnies, rats, fish, cats, and dogs. “I’ve always wanted to be a vet, I took a nontraditional route experimenting with engineering but ultimately I came back to my love of animals.” Jennifer completed her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Biology at The University of California, Davis. Jennifer is currently attending…

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phone: 702.645.0331
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5051 W. Craig Road Las Vegas, NV 89130
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