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Spring Pet Questions Answered

Do I have to worry about my dog getting fleas here? Can I do anything about the feral cat colony in my neighborhood before they start breeding? My desert tortoise hasn't emerged from his burrow yet -- should I be worried?

A veterinarian, an animal control expert, and a nonprofit animal rescue founder answer these and other questions about pets from the community.

RESOURCES:

Adopt a Pet

petfinder

T he Animal Foundation

VetTriage.com

Hearts Alive Village

Nevada SPCA

Animal Rescue Directory/Las Vegas Pet Scene Magazine

Vegas Cat Rescue

Shadi Ireifej, chief medical officer, VetTriage.com;  Joe Hamrock, cofounder, Vegas Cat RescueDanielle Harney, administrator, Henderson Animal Control

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Desert Companion welcomed Heidi Kyser as staff writer in January 2014. In 2024, Heidi was promoted to managing editor, charged with overseeing the Desert Companion and State of Nevada newsrooms.