May Special- Get Your Furry Friend a Spring Clean-Up
Could your furry friend use a bath and nail trim as a good start to
spring? If so, then take advantage of the May 2010 Spring Clean-Up
Special which extends a 50% discount for baths and nail trims
throughout the month of May. Certain restrictions and exclusions
apply. Visit our website or call 645-3116 for more details.
Wet Weather Leaves Las Vegas Pets Scratching
All that rain this year has been a welcome sight in the desert, but
that moisture leads to abundant plant growth and high pollen counts
come springtime. And this means a miserable allergy season for both
us and our pets. The difference lies in how allergies affect animals
compared to people. Humans commonly have hay fever signs, but dogs
and cats tend to have signs related to the skin, such as chewing at
feet, itching, scratching, ear infections, hair loss, and rashes.
 If your pet is showing these signs then seasonal allergies might be
a culprit. A physical exam and some basic skin tests are usually
performed to design a treatment plan that is best for your pet. The
good news is that many remedies are available for helping pets with
allergies, such as antihistamines, corticosteroids, medicated
shampoos and sprays, and even special diets.
For more information about pet allergies, check out this video from
the Veterinary News Network:
Click Here (link will open in a new window)
City of Las Vegas Pet Licenses
We have fielded many concerned calls from clients that received a
postcard alerting them to the need of a pet license in Las Vegas.
The postcard directs the pet owner to mail the information with
payment to an address in Irving, Texas. Rest assured that this is
indeed a valid communication from the City of Las Vegas Animal
Control Authority. And yes, pet licensing is required by the city
and is being enforced now more by the Animal Control authorities
than in past years.
According to Las Vegas animal health codes, all dogs, cats and
ferrets over 4 months of age are required to have a rabies vaccine
and a pet license. For more information or to obtain the license
form online, visit the Las Vegas Animal Control:
Click Here (link will open in a new
window)
Pet of the Month
"Tobey" has charmed all of us at LMAH and been nominated as the May
Pet of the Month. He is a regular visitor to LMAH for fun trips like
his boarding stays, as well as for his regular check ups. See his
photo on our website www.lmah.net
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