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What’s On Kiah’s Collar?
Featuring Whistle & Fi Kiah is a registered service dog and a beloved member of Dr. Erica Monaco's family and clinic! As a responsible dog mom, Dr. Monaco understands the importance of staying informed about Kiah's well-being and whereabouts, especially considering her important role. To help her stay on top of it all, Dr. Monaco has equipped Kiah's collar with two smart pet devices: Whistle and Fi. These cutting-edge trackers offer Dr. Monaco a complete solution to keep tabs on Kiah's location, health, and daily habits/routines. In this blog post, we will explore the remarkable features...
Beating The Heat: Understanding & Preventing Dog Heat Stroke
As temperatures soar, it's important to remember that our furry friends can suffer from the heat too. Dogs are more susceptible to heat stroke than humans due to their limited ability to cool down. Heat stroke in dogs is a serious condition that can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. In this blog, we will dive into the causes, signs, treatment, and prevention of dog heat stroke, ensuring you have the knowledge to protect your beloved canine companion.WHAT IS DOG HEAT STROKE? Heat stroke in dogs is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when a dog's body temperature...
Dental Care for Pets
Featuring Miu Miu’s Story Veterinary dentistry has come a long way in the past 20 years, as we have learned more about the impact of oral health on overall health. No longer is it considered normal for calculus (tartar) to build up as a pet ages, nor is it acceptable to just wait for their teeth to fall out. Despite the fact that we do not see painful behaviors from our pets, like changes in appetite, we know from our own reactions to oral pain that this disease is painful. While a person with a very mild tooth root abscess may only be able to eat a liquid diet, many of our pets do not...
Does my dog need a Heart Ultrasound?
Featuring Charlie’s Story Charlie, an adorable and spry 12-week old female Pitbull Mix, and her eight littermates, presented to Highlands Animal Care for their 12-week vaccine evaluation. During her physical examination, Dr. Erica Monaco noted that Charlie had a heart murmur. A heart murmur is an abnormal “whooshing” sound of the heart, heard by the doctor with the use of a stethoscope. This sound may indicate a problem with cardiac blood flow, typically involving one of the four heart valves. In order to get a better idea of what was going on, Dr. Monaco recommended performing a thoracic...
What Type of Veterinary Hospital Does My Pet Need: Urgent or Emergency?
When your pet is sick, injured, or simply not feeling themselves, you often know they need care, but it can be difficult to determine if they need care right now (emergency), today (urgent care) or if it can wait for an appointment with your primary care veterinarian. While some symptoms such as bleeding, open wounds, or continuous vomiting are clear indicators, others may not be as obvious. It can be helpful to call your primary care veterinarian for triage to determine how soon your pet may need to be seen. So, how do we, as veterinary professionals, distinguish between emergency and...
A Guide to Finding the Best Vet Hospital for Your Pet in Las Vegas and Henderson
https://www.youtube.com/embed/9xS-haNLjK4 Why look for a vet hospital? Having access to quality healthcare is just as important for your pet as it is for yourself. Whether you are located in Las Vegas or Henderson, choosing the right veterinarian for your pet is crucial in ensuring annual preventive visits are kept on schedule and for having peace of mind during urgent situations. The process of finding the right veterinarian for your pet is similar to finding a doctor for yourself and involves taking into consideration factors such as location, services offered, payment options, hours of...
