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Summer Hikes with Dogs: Tips to Prepare and Respond to Emergencies
Go for a Hike with your Dog “Go for a hike?” It’s a question many of us in Colorado ask our dogs to get the excitement started. Even if it’s just your tone of voice, your dog will likely pick up on the impending fun. Pack up the car for a day or a weekend of hiking to...
Top 10 Tips for Pet Safety in Summer Months
High temperatures and more time outdoors can lead to additional health concerns for pets. To keep ahead of the game, read our top tips for pet safety in summer months. As always, if your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, call us at 303.660.1027 or...
How to Treat Your Dog for Snake Bites
The sun and flowers aren't the only things that come out in spring. The warmer months also signal the start of animals coming out of hibernation. Most of these animals are generally harmless to pets, but others — such as snakes — can negatively impact the wellbeing...
Attention Pet Owners! Important Information on an Atypical Canine Respiratory Disease Hitting Colorado
As of the new year, the number canine respiratory disease cases in dogs seems to be on the decline, but not quite back to normal levels. It's not clear what caused the upswing late last fall. However, outbreaks are fairly common and can peak over different time...
Holiday Hazards for Pets: Top 9 Items to Keep out of Reach
The holidays are an exciting yet stressful time for everyone. It’s not uncommon to get so busy, tired, or just caught up in the festivities to the point that your pet isn’t top of mind. So before enjoying the holidays too much, understand that you will need to...
Kennel Cough: Understanding Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex
Amidst the hubbub of barking, tail-wagging, and playful paws that can be the norm for dog owners, a persistent cough tends to be an unwelcome occurrence. Although kennel cough often sparks concern among dog lovers, it’s generally not a harbinger of doom. That said,...
Cold weather pet safety: precautions for keeping dogs and cats safe during winter months
As temperatures drop, cold weather pet safety can be a serious concern, even if many dogs (and cats) seem to enjoy frolicking, digging, and sniffing around in the snow. Pets aren’t as aware of cold weather limits. So, it’s important for pet owners to take precautions...
Top 7 Ways to Protect Against Heatstroke in Pets
Heatstroke is a serious concern for animals during the sweltering summer months, and as pet owners, we must take proactive steps to prevent this life-threatening condition. During the scorching days of summer, it's crucial to keep a close eye on our furry friends to...
Are Easter Lily Plants Poisonous to Cats?
It’s that time of the year when pet owners worry about their dogs getting into chocolate hidden in unfound Easter eggs in the yard. However, what many don’t know is that the ornate Easter lilies that are also part of many people’s Easter traditions are terribly...
Our Best Halloween Safety Tips for Pets
When your best friend runs around on four legs, Halloween can be an especially scary time of year. From chocolate to costume malfunctions, knowing how best to deal with Halloween pet safety can ensure that any nightmares don’t become real — even if you live on Elm...
