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posted: May 21, 2019.

Hello, Dr. Rasmusson here from Southwest Veterinary Hospital.  I often get ask by school-age children, “How can I learn more about being a veterinarian?”  I highly recommend becoming a member Read more

posted: May 21, 2019.

With this recent heat wave I thought July would be a good time to talk about heat stroke in pets. The following is a true story: It was a hot summer day last Read more

posted: May 21, 2019.

HOMEMADE TREATS: Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cookies Read more

posted: May 21, 2019.

Queasy and Dizzy: Motion sickness in our pets Read more

posted: Mar 18, 2019.

Hi everyone, it’s Dr. Christina Martini writing this month about a topic we get frequent questions on – Pet Insurance! In general, I feel that Pet Insurance is a good idea. Read more

posted: Nov 19, 2018.

Hello! Dr. Christina Martini here again. This month I want to make you aware of a painful condition that commonly affects dogs, and sometimes cats too! It is called an aural Read more

posted: Oct 29, 2018.

posted: Aug 28, 2018.

Veterinary Technicians: What Do We Do? Read more

posted: Jun 12, 2018.

Hello! Dr. Christina Martini here. This month I want to tell you about an exciting new diagnostic tool we have at SWVH. PennHip helps to diagnose hip dysplasia BEFORE symptoms Read more

posted: May 08, 2018.

One of the scariest situations for a pet owner is for one of their beloved furry family members to go missing. Would you know what to do if your pet Read more

posted: Mar 27, 2018.

Disaster Preparedness   “Because you never know when the day before ... Is the day before. Prepare for tomorrow.”  ― Bobby Akart   My husband and I moved to Read more

posted: Feb 13, 2018.

Becoming a Veterinarian Read more

posted: Jan 18, 2018.

Pet Insurance – peace of mind for you and your wallet Read more

posted: Dec 20, 2017.

The cold of winter affects our canine companions too, especially their paws. Here are a couple of recommendations to keep them cozy when the mercury drops.Acclimation is key:If you take your furry Read more

posted: Aug 17, 2017.

Every veterinarian learns early on in school that cats are not small dogs. How wonderfully true! One of the great parts of our jobs as vets is to take care of different species Read more

posted: Jun 14, 2017.

Unfortunately, along with the beautiful Sierra Mountains and gorgeous weather that Nevada has to offer, it is also home to potentially-dangerous rattlesnakes. It is now that time of year when we Read more