Trusted Help for Pet Owners
We’ve gathered a few trusted resources to help you care for your pet between visits. Whether you're seeking everyday wellness tips, advice for a new puppy or kitten, or urgent help if your pet may have eaten something dangerous, these expert-vetted links offer reliable information from veterinary professionals. While these resources aren’t a substitute for a visit with us, they’re a great starting point for learning and quick action.
We’re happy to care for your pets during our regular business hours. If you experience an urgent concern after hours or on a holiday, please contact a local urgent care or emergency veterinary facility. For your convenience, we’ve listed a few options below. If follow-up care with us is recommended by them, we’ll gladly schedule an appointment to continue your pet’s treatment.
775-851-3600
775-484-8400
Helpful Websites for Care Between Visits
The AVMA is a trusted voice in veterinary medicine, offering pet owners expert-backed articles on preventive care, vaccinations, behavior, and general wellness. Their easy-to-understand guides are a great way to stay informed and support your pet’s health between vet visits. Click Here for information.
AAHA sets the standard for excellence in veterinary care. Their pet owner education section provides clear, reliable information on vaccines, dental health, common illnesses, and how to be a great partner in your pet’s care. Scroll down the page for articles. Click here for information.
This site from one of the nation’s top veterinary schools is especially helpful for cat owners. With evidence-based information on feline health, nutrition, and disease, it’s a go-to source for learning more about your cat’s unique needs. Click here for information.
The ASPCA Poison Control is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435. A consultation fee may apply.
The ASPCA is the #1 expert in animal toxicology, delivering the most accurate, up-to-date advice uniquely tailored to meet the needs of pets and their parents. By bringing the right care to each case, ASPCA Poison Control is always the right call. Click here for more information.
Another excellent 24/7 resource, the Pet Poison Helpline ((855) 764-7661, fee applies) offers emergency guidance from veterinary toxicologists. Their mobile-friendly site includes helpful tools for identifying toxins and responding quickly to pet emergencies. Click for more information.
These resources are here to help you learn more about your pet’s health whenever you wish, but they aren’t a substitute for personalized veterinary care. If you’re concerned about your pet, please give us a call at 775-849-2300 during our regular hours (Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM). We’re happy to help when we’re open.
We understand things happen when we are closed for those times please contact an urgent care or emergency facility such as Animal Emergency and Specialty Center (775-851-3600) or Peak Pet Urgent Care (775-484-8400)
We trust the websites we’ve shared, but they aren’t part of our clinic, and we’re not responsible for their content.
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