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Category: Featured Articles
Information on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Mast Cell Tumors
LVVSC Oncologist Dr. Andrew Vaughan wrote this article on the diagnosis and treatment of canine mast cell tumors. Canine Mast Cell Cancer Mast cell cancer is the most common …
Trichiasis
What is Trichiasis? Trichiasis is a condition where normal hairs have grown inward towards center of the eye and rub on the cornea or the conjunctiva causing irritation. This …
What are Cataracts?
What are cataracts? By Dr. Weinstein A cataract is any opacity within the lens. There are different levels of cataracts. The first is called an incipient cataract: the opacity …
What is KCS?
By Dr. Weinstein What is KCS? KCS (Keratoconjunctivitis sicca), also known as dry eye disease, is a condition where the cornea is inflamed due to insufficient tear production. The …
What are Corneal Ulcers?
By Dr. Weinstein What are corneal ulcers? A corneal ulcer is the disruption or loss of the corneal epithelium (the outer cells of the cornea). This condition is usually …
Dr Geels Published in AVMA Journal
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 …
How Accurate is Online Veterinary Information?
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 …
Rehab: How Can it Help Your Pet?
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 …
Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment – General Information
Cancer can be a devastating disease for both humans and their animal companions. At the Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center’s oncology service, we will strive to provide your pet …
LVVSC Featured on Channel 13 News
Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center was featured on Channel 13 Action News’ website in an article on pet rehabilitation. Read the story below and visit Channel 13 Action News …
Gus Gus Gets A New Life
Gus Gus is a very special patient of our Rehabilitation department. A 4 year old sheltie, he was rescued by a veterinary technician that worked at the local veterinary …
Dr. Mason Performs Mini Horse Surgery
Dr. Mason performed surgery on Peachy Lady, a 10 year old mini horse. She had a dislocated hip and was unable to put weight on her left hind leg. …
Lymphoma in Cats and Dogs
Lymphoma is the most common cancer in dogs. It is usually encountered in middle-aged to older dogs and cats but it can occur at almost any age. Both males …
Retinal Degeneration
What is retinal degeneration? The retina is the part of the eye that takes light and converts it into electrical nerve signals, which the brain interprets as vision. The …