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Emergency Care Situation in Reno
Author:
Christina Martini
posted: Sep. 23, 2022.
Hello and happy summer! As someone who works both full time at SWVH and relief at Animal Emergency and Specialty Center, I wanted to help make the community aware of
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Quality of Life and Euthanasia - When is it time?
Author:
Erin Rasmusson
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.
Hello there, Dr. Rasmusson here to talk about a tough but important topic – quality of life and euthanasia for our 4-legged companions. I get asked as a veterinarian “how
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Degenerative Joint Disease
Author:
Christina Martini
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
Hi dog owners! Dr. Martini here with an update on arthritis in dogs. Degenerative joint disease (aka arthritis) affects 90% of dogs that are over 5 years of age. Male
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Canine Enrichment
Author:
Melanie LVT
posted: Apr. 06, 2021.
During your everyday routine, do you ever wonder if you're doing enough to contribute to your pet’s quality of life? Mental stimulation can be one of the best, most under-utilized
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Ear Cleaning – routine cleaning can prevent issues
Author:
Erin Rasmusson
posted: Jan. 26, 2021.
Veterinarians see a lot of patients with ear infections. In fact, it's probably the second most common reason for a visit. With ear problems prompting so many trips to the
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Desensitization – learning to move past the fear…
Author:
Stephanie, CVPM, PHR
posted: Nov. 27, 2020.
Desensitization, or counter conditioning, is a process that helps dogs overcome their fears and anxieties. With proper desensitization, the object or situation loses its power. This process takes time and
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How to avoid the shake, rattle and roll of bath time!
Author:
Stephanie, CVPM, PHR
posted: Oct. 23, 2020.
Without a doubt, everyone has had that bath time experience where they end up soaked and covered in more suds than the pet! No need to re-live any nightmares, follow
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Cat Psychology 101
Author:
Erin Rasmusson
posted: Sep. 14, 2020.
There is a maxim in veterinary medicine, “cats are not small dogs” and every day I find that to be true as a general practitioner at SWVH. Being a veterinarian
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Backyard Chickens
Author:
Carrie Schroeder
posted: Jul. 23, 2020.
With the current state of the world a lot of people have been considering taking the jump into backyard chicken keeping. As the current owner of 9 chickens I can
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COVID-19 in Pets
Author:
Christina Martini
posted: May 19, 2020.
Wow, what a year 2020 has been! Thank you to everyone for being so flexible and gracious with our altered curb side protocol to help keep you and our staff
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February is National Pet Dental Health Month
Author:
Carrie Schroeder
posted: Feb. 21, 2020.
Dental health is very important for the overall health and well being of our furry friends. The best care starts at home with routine maintenance like brushing and oral
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Diabetes Mellitus
Author:
Christina Martini
posted: Jan. 13, 2020.
Happy New Year Everyone! Dr. Christina Martini here. Anyone else still recovering from the Holiday sugar coma?
This month I want to talk to you about a common and important health
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Holiday Hazards
Author:
Erin Rasmusson
posted: Dec. 16, 2019.
Holiday Hazards
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Coping with the loss of a pet
Author:
Christina Martini
posted: Sep. 24, 2019.
Saying goodbye to a beloved furry friend is the hardest part of being a pet owner. In today’s society most people consider pets to be a part of the family.
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Obesity: The fight against longevity
Author:
Carrie Schroeder
posted: Aug. 30, 2019.
Hello, Dr Schroeder here for this month’s blog post. One of the most common requests I get from pet owners is how to make their pets live forever. While forever
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Toenail Trimming: The Do’s and Don’ts
Author:
Nicole L.V.T
posted: Jul. 26, 2019.
We understand that trimming your pet’s nails can be an intimidating task. Just like anything else, it takes some practice and perseverance. After some time and experience, you can become
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