Pinion Veterinary Hospital

We value our pet patients and aim to provide the highest standard of care. Our services ranging from routine wellness exams to spay and neuter surgery, our veterinary health professionals can meet your pet's medical needs. Below are some of the many services and procedures that we perform on a regular basis - with the utmost concern for pet wellness and safety.

Dr. William Davenport opened Pinion Veterinary Hospital over 30 years ago. A graduate from Kansas State University, he chose Reno as his home and has been sharing his skills in diagnostics and surgery since he arrived. His passion and caring for your canine and feline family members is the foundation for the philosophy of high quality care and respect shared by all our staff members.

Whether a pet is exhibiting unexplained signs of exhaustion or is sporadically vomiting, a pet owner will want to understand what is ailing their pet so proper treatment can be implemented. The following are many of the common illnesses that affect pets. Through understanding these diseases, we hope pet owners are more informed about pet health and the treatments that coincide with each particular sickness.

A pet's cardiovascular system is composed of a heart with chambers and ventricles, veins and arteries, just as a human's is. Because of its intricacies, a pet's heart is prone to various debilitating and life-threating conditions and diseases. Often, the sooner these illnesses are diagnosed, the more positive a pet's outlook is.

Canine Parvovirus (CPV) is a contagious disease attacking cells that rapidly reproduce. It can occur at any age but is ordinarily seen in puppies around 6 to 20 weeks old. There are two types of CPV, intestinal and cardiac. Intestinal CPV is most common and is distinguished by diarrhea, decreased appetite, vomiting, and weight loss.