Don’t miss out on out 2022 dental special starting February 1st! Dental cleanings start at: $184 Our package includes: FREE Dental Exam FREE Nail Trim FREE 30-Day Pet Insurance Trail Offer FREE Overnight stay if checking in the day before *Save up to $30 Dental cleaning prices exclude blood work, x-rays, extractions, and other services. A full estimate will be given at the time of the dental exam or check-in. If you have any questions, you’re always welcome to call…
Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week is here! Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week is from Oct. 17 – Oct. 23 and commemorates the extraordinary work vet techs do when it comes to providing high-quality care for our animal companions. With the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, we wanted to spread some appreciation throughout the staff at Aliante Animal Hospital, and thank everyone for their hard work this year.
Dr. Larissa Muñoz explains how diabetes develops in cats and dogs, how the condition is diagnosed, and what pet owners can do to help manage their pet’s diabetes. Diabetes mellitus is a disease caused by the pancreas being unable to properly regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels. The same concept as in humans, there are two types of diabetes, both resulting in failure to regulate glucose levels but with different mechanisms. In dogs, it is more common to see Type I…
Aliante Animal Hospital has its first D.V.M. extern! Please give a warm welcome to Adriana! Adriana is a fourth-year veterinary medical student from Ross University and will graduate in September 2021. She is from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and has always had a life-long love for animals. Adriana said ever since she was about 4-years-old, she always wanted to become a veterinarian; she never considered having a Plan B because animal medicine was her ultimate dream. “I’ve always loved animals,…
Dr. Krystal Chinchilla explains the causes and warning signs of heatstroke in pets, and how pet owners can help keep their pets cool during the summer. When it comes to keeping cool, dogs are notoriously bad at regulating their body heat. With the past couple of heatwaves the Las Vegas area has been experiencing, many pets are in danger of developing heatstroke. This condition can be fatal, but it is 100% preventable. We want your pets to be safe this…
The team at Aliante Animal Hospital is excited to announce its newest member – Yolanda! She will be the new office manager at Aliante and brings more than 10 years of experience in the veterinary field with her. Yolanda is from Kingman, Arizona, and has been involved in animal medicine since she was in high school. She said working at an animal clinic in her hometown was her first grown-up job. According to Yolanda, she got her start in the…
Pet Poison Prevention Week is held every year during the third week of March. As a pet owner, you want to make sure you keep your furry friend happy, healthy, and safe. However, sometimes our pets’ curiosity can get the better of them and this may lead to them getting into trouble. Pets investigate their surroundings with their nose and mouth, and they can ingest toxic or poisonous substances by accident. To help pet owners take the necessary precautions to…
What are the most dangerous items in my house for my pets? Your house is filled with many lurking dangers. Most are those that can be eaten by your pets. Chocolate is the first offender. Chocolate can cause vomiting and diarrhea but when large amounts are ingested it causes a life-threatening heart condition. The most dangerous chocolate is dark chocolate or bakers chocolate. The second danger is sugar-free chewing gum. This gum contains xylitol, just 1 piece of chewing gum…
