Preventive Care

• Dental Care
  Summerlin Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Las Vegas, NV. The professional and courteous staff at Summerlin Animal Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients.
• Vaccination
  Although it originated in Florida, canine influenza has been spreading across the country and cases have been confirmed at a local shelter. Because of this, Summerlin Animal Hospital is requiring all canine boarders to be vaccinated for canine influenza. We are also recommending that dogs who participate in activities listed in the above paragraph be vaccinated for canine influenza. The initial vaccination requires two doses, given 3 to 4 weeks apart, followed by annual revaccination. For boarders that will be staying with us during the next month, we recommend that you come in as soon as possible to start the vaccine series so that some immune protection is initiated. The vaccine will then need to be boostered 3 to 4 weeks later. During the next month we will not turn away boarders that have not completed the vaccination process, but we will require that the vaccine be given. The vaccine is $20 per dose. No exam fee will be charged for pets that require only the influenza vaccine to become current on vaccinations.
• Veterinary Ophthalmology
• Behavioral Counseling
  Proper nutrition can help ensure that your cat has optimal health, resistance to disease, a healthy haircoat, and energy. These factors can result in fewer behavioral problems, a good quality of life, and a long life span. Read More
• Nutritional Counseling
  Exercise can have many health benefits for your dog. Regular exercise burns calories, reduces appetite, improves muscle tone, increases metabolism, and improves temperature regulation. It can be a valuable contributor to weight loss and maintenance. Exercise can also help stimulate your dog’s mind, thereby preventing boredom and destructive behaviors. Read More
• Comprehensive Examination
  Blood testing is commonly used to help diagnose disease or pinpoint injury in animals. It can also help determine the state of your pet’s health during regular physical exam visits. Although a CBC or a chemistry profile can be performed separately, these tests are frequently done at the same time; when the results are interpreted together, they provide a good overview of many of the body’s functions. As with any other diagnostic test, results of a CBC and chemistry profile are not interpreted in a vacuum. Your veterinarian will combine this information with physical exam findings, medical history, and other information to assess your pet’s health status and determine if additional testing should be recommended. Read More

Illness Treatment

• Parasites Treatment and Control
  Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is a severe allergic reaction to a flea bite. Both dogs and cats can develop FAD. Affected pets have an extreme allergic reaction to certain proteins in the flea’s saliva, which the flea injects into the pet’s skin during biting and feeding. Some pets are so allergic that even a single bite can cause a reaction. Read More
• Behavioral Disorder Treatment
  Feline distemper, this contagious disease does not affect a cat’s temperament. Rather, FPV causes serious disease in infected cats and can be fatal.
• Pain Management
  Aspirin has been considered a safe and reliable over-the-counter fever and pain medication for decades. Because aspirin is considered very safe, some pet owners give aspirin to their pets. There are also aspirin formulations specifically for dogs. However, high doses of aspirin can be dangerous for dogs and even more hazardous for cats. Aspirin toxicosis occurs when a cat or dog swallows enough of the drug to cause damaging effects in the body. Read More
• Vomiting Treatment
• Diarrhea Treatment
• Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
  Fleas are blood-feeding parasites that can infest many species of birds and mammals. Although fleas on dogs and cats don’t infest people, fleas may bite people if an area is heavily infested. Flea infestation is one of the most common medical problems veterinarians see, and pets suffer greatly from this condition. Flea bites can trigger severe allergic reactions in some pets. The intense itching caused by flea infestation causes pets to scratch and bite themselves. This can lead to skin wounds, skin infections, and general misery for your pet. Even if your pet is not allergic to flea bites, fleas can transmit serious diseases, such as bartonellosis (the bacteria that causes “cat scratch disease” in people), and other parasites, like tapeworms. Read More
• Upper Respiratory Illness Treatment
  Canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2) causes respiratory disease in dogs and is one of the infectious agents commonly associated with canine infectious tracheobronchitis, which is also known as

Infection Treatment

• Parvovirus Infection Treatment
  Canine parvovirus is a deadly disease that is caused by the canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2) virus. The virus attacks the gastrointestinal tract and immune system of puppies and dogs. It can also attack the heart of very young puppies. Read More
• Feline Retro Virus Treatment
  Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is contagious among cats. Although FIV is not contagious to humans, FIV has some similarities to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and has been used to help researchers better understand HIV. Read More
• Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment
  A fungal culture test is a method of identifying a specific fungus that is infecting an animal. Fungal infections are relatively common in cats and dogs and include conditions such as ringworm. Ringworm can cause hair loss, itching, and a skin rash, but in most cases it is treatable and not life threatening. However, there are other fungal infections that can cause serious illness (such as pneumonia) and death in cats and dogs. Read More
• Ear Infection Treatment
  Home ear cleanings can enhance treatment of an existing ear problem or prevent the development of a new one. Some dogs that are prone to ear infections may need regular cleanings between veterinary visits, Home ear cleanings can also help remove dirt and wax that can prevent needed medications from reaching inflamed areas, as well as get rid of allergens and microbes that may be contributing to the inflammation or infection.
• Anal Gland Infection Treatment

Chronic Condition Treatment

• Arthritis Treatment
  Degenerative joint disease. Normally, joints form smooth connections between bones. Osteoarthritis involves thinning of joint cartilage (a protective cushioning between bones), buildup of fluid within the joint, and the formation of bony growths within the joint. Over time, this can lead to reduced joint mobility as well as pain. Osteoarthritis affects one of every five dogs. Read More
• Hip Dysplasia Treatment
  Arthritis is a common problem in our pets over seven years of age. Signs of arthritis include: difficulty rising or lying down, stiffness in the morning or when it is cold outside, reluctance to walk or limping. Breeds that are predisposed to hip dysplasia and/or elbow dysplasia have a higher incidence of arthritis. Arthritis or degenerative joint disease can be confirmed with an x-ray.
• Obesity Treatment
  1. Weight loss – Overweight pets place more stress on their joints. In many cases pets will not need addition medication for arthritis after weight loss. Exercise such as walking or swimming helps to increase muscle tone and burn calories for weight loss. Also reducing the number of treats or table scraps will aid in wt loss.
• Diabetes Treatment
  Diabetes mellitus is an illness caused by the body’s inability to either make or use insulin, which is a hormone produced and released by specialized cells in the pancreas. Insulin permits the body’s cells to take sugar (glucose) from the blood and use it for their metabolism and other functions. Diabetes mellitus develops when the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin or when the body’s cells are unable to use available insulin to take glucose from the blood. Read More
• Thyroid Disease Treatment
• Heart Disease Treatment
  Disease profession leads to the enlargement of the heart chambers, possible valve leakage and fluid accumulation in the lungs resulting in congestive heart failure.
• Kidney Disease Treatment
  Your pet can't communicate verbally, though, and often may show no signs when something is wrong. Diseases such as kidney disease and liver disease may have no symptoms until advanced stages. Early detection of metabolic diseases such as diabetes is extremely important to protect your pet's health. All of these diseases are more easily treated in the early stages. With early detection and proper treatment, you can extend your pet's life span and improve the quality of life. Medical advancements enable us to diagnose potential diseases before they become a serious issue. With today's medical testing and technology, you can protect your pet's health like never before.
• Periodontal Disease Treatment
  Periodontal (gum) disease can lead to tooth loss and affects most dogs before they are 3 years old. Bacteria from periodontal disease can spread to affect other organs and cause illness. One of the best ways to help prevent periodontal disease is to brush your dog’s teeth on a regular basis—daily, if he or she will allow it. Read More

Emergency Care

• Wound and Fracture Care
  An abscess is a pocket of pus that is formed when the body’s immune system is unable to quickly clear a site of infection. Pus is a liquid collection of inflammatory cells, bacteria, and damaged tissue. Abscesses can form in any part of the body and often result from bacterial infections in bite wounds, tooth roots, and anal glands. Abscesses just under the skin are quite common in indoor/outdoor cats. This article focuses on abscesses that form when a cat is bitten by another cat or a wild animal. Read More
• Poisoning Treatment

Surgery

• Veterinary Surgery
  Our mission at Summerlin Animal Hospital is to provide high quality medical and surgical care for our patients with gentle care and compassion. At Summerlin Animal Hospital, we honor the human-animal bond and understand that your pets are considered family. We strive to provide exceptional client services in a professional and friendly environment.
• Declawing
• Spaying and Neutering
  Castration, is a surgical procedure that involves removal of the testicles. It is a common surgical procedure performed on male dogs and cats to eliminate the ability to impregnate females. Neutering is also used to treat certain medical conditions, such as testicular cancer, anal tumors, and some forms of prostate disease.

Lab and X-Rays

• Laboratory Services
  6. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) – This class of medication includes drugs such as Rimadyl, Metacam, and Previcox. These medications act quickly by suppressing the inflammatory biochemicals that ultimately lead not only to the pain of arthritis but also to cartilage damage. NSAIDS can be used with any of the dietary supplements, however, NSAIDS should never be given with steroids or combined with other NSAIDS. Human NSAIDS such as Tylenol, ibuprofen, and aspirin can be toxic to pets. Veterinary specific NSAIDS can also have side effects on the gastrointestinal system, liver and kidneys, therefore, we require pre-treatment blood work for long term use and monitoring blood work every 6-12 months depending on your pet’s specific needs.
• X-Ray
• Dental Radiology
  Radiography. Dental radiography involves obtaining x-ray images of the mouth, teeth, and jaws. Radiography is painless, safe, and completely noninvasive. Read More
• Microchipping
  It is recommended that you identify your pet even if you don’t plan to let him or her go outside. Even “indoor” pets can get out by accident, and many lost pets are never returned to their owners because they have no identification. Collars and tags are popular, effective methods of identification, but they can come off. Microchips, which are implanted just under the pet’s skin, are one way to permanently identify pets.

General Pet Care

• Boarding
• Grooming