In the news Archives - Craig Road Animal Hospital

LA County Testing Pets for COVID 19

August 23, 2022

The Los Angeles County Veterinary Public Health Department has received funding from the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to test pets exposed to COVID-19 for free. While the press release does not provide much more in the way of additional information it does show that, from the limited testing that they have already performed, there does not seem to be many positive results. The current understanding of COVID-19 transmission seems to…

You, Your Pet, and COVID-19

March 5, 2020

Last update 5/14/20 As of 5/15/20 we are returning our hours to opening at 6AM and closing at 8PM, seven days a week. Our boarding is now open and our grooming service will restart as of 5/18/20. We are still serving all clients curbside at the moment. We truly do appreciate all the support and patience that our clients have shown as we try to keep everyone safe while still being after to look after your pets. A pug has tested…

Heartworm Disease in the Desert

March 1, 2020

A guide of what pet owners in the Las Vegas Valley should know. Click on the image for the full size:

Craig Road Animal Hospital Externship Program: Katelyn

September 9, 2018

Katelyn was born and raised in Ragley, south-west Louisiana. She attended McNeese State University for her undergrad, with a major in biology. Katelyn always wanted to work in animal care since she found out she could be a doctor for animals. Her Aunt is a veterinarian so she was exposed to the profession at a young age. Katelyn finds great satisfaction in the diagnosing of a patient. Her goal is to do her part in strengthening the bond between humans…

Wellness Special!

September 5, 2018

This special has now ended. Proactive, not reactive.- Junior and Senior Pet wellness. For dogs and cats, the symptoms of illness and aging are not always visible. For our pet’s general well-being and to improve their life and life expectancy we’d like to make sure that your pet looks as good inside as outside Bring your Pet in! For Junior pets, bring in your dog or cat for a physical exam, urinalysis, and major organ blood work screening. We will…

Construction Update on Craig Road

August 2, 2018

We are pleased to report that we believe the road work between Decatur Blvd. and Craig Road has now finished. You can now take the usual route to Craig Road Animal Hospital by turning into our parking lot from either direction on Craig Road. Thank you for bearing with us while the construction has been taking place.

Welcome Lucas Budden, D.V.M.

July 8, 2018

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…

Welcome Celia Galante DVM

July 5, 2018

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…

Welcome Kimberly Lutz DVM

July 3, 2018

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…

New Hours of Operation

June 27, 2018

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…

9 Lousy Facts

June 14, 2018

At Craig Road Animal Hospital, we have seen an unusually high number of dog lice cases in recent weeks. We thought some information about this parasite might be useful.

Craig Road Animal Hospital Externship Program: Ruth

May 31, 2018

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…

Craig Road Animal Hospital Externship Program: Meghan

May 31, 2018

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…

Construction On Craig Road

May 20, 2018

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…

What our scrubs mean

March 7, 2018

Have you ever noticed the many different colors we wear in our hospital? It may seem like we get to wear the color of our choice, but there actually is a reason behind each one. So what does each hue represent? Well for one thing the colors show which department we are part of. And it tells you a lot about that staff member’s position within Craig Road Animal Hospital. By Tianna Winters You see the maroon color on our…

Belts, Gravel, & Other Appetizing Things

March 7, 2018

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,…

Craig Road’s New App and Online Access

March 7, 2018

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…

National Pet Cancer Awareness Month

March 7, 2018

November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Like most diseases, the earlier it is detected and treated, the better chances of a positive outcome. Here’s an infographic we’ve put together of the things every pet owner should know.

Hairballs Aren’t Normal

March 6, 2018

Veterinarian Ukachi Ugorji D.V.M. of Craig Road Animal Hospital in North West Las Vegas identifies the causes and treatment of hairballs in cats. By: Ukachi Ugorgi D.V.M. Cats spend at least half of their waking hours licking themselves. They are trained to groom themselves from birth by watching their mothers. Cats lick themselves for several reasons aside from the obvious motive of hygiene. For them, grooming is a coping mechanism and form of self-comfort when they feel displaced or nervous.…

Itchy Pets- Allergies in Cats & Dogs

March 6, 2018

Veterinarian Dr. Andrew Koenitzer of Craig Road Animal Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada, discusses causes, symptoms, and treatment of allergies in cats and dogs. Allergies, or an allergic reaction, is the body’s immune system over reacting to something it comes into contact with. Allergies are incurable. To treat allergies, it is only possible to manage the symptoms of an allergic reaction. Types of allergies in dogs and cats include food, environmental, flea contact, and allergic reactions to drugs. Due to…