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Congratulations to our very own Dr. Geels and one of our recent surgery interns, Dr. Moser, on being published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association! If you want to read the abstract of their article, click here to visit the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association online.

In this age of Internet and Web content, consumers are using internet sites to research health information, both for themselves and their pets. As veterinary professionals, we are aware that our clients may have done research prior to or during their pet’s medical treatment, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss your concerns and any information you may have gathered. Due to the freedom of the Internet, available information can often be confusing or even misleading. A study published in the April 2010 Veterinary Surgery journal researched websites that listed information regarding canine cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease. A panel

At Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center, our physical rehabilitation department treats a variety of post-operative orthopedic and neurologic patients, facilitating their return to function and gait. Physical rehabilitation is fast becoming the standard of care in veterinary medicine. Did you know that physical rehabilitation has been shown to help our senior and overweight pets as well? At LVVSC, we offer exercise sessions geared towards geriatric patients that may be suffering from chronic arthritis, low energy, and the usual senior aches and pains. We also design weight-loss and conditioning programs for the “couch-potato” dog, and those who are not losing weight