Education
Veterinary Emergency Triage and What to Expect
If You Think It’s an Emergency, Please Come In If you think that your pet is experiencing a veterinary medical emergency, please bring them to our 24 hour vet hospital. Certain injuries, including if your pet has been bitten by another dog or wild animal, or they were...
Cat Limping? Possible Causes and What to Do
Cat Limping May Indicate a Veterinary Emergency If you notice your cat limping, it could be an injury or other medical condition impacting a muscle, joint, bone, paw, or other tissue. Cat limping can result from trauma like jumping, falling from a high surface, or...
What You Should Know About Dog ACL Surgery
An Introduction to Dog ACL Surgery As a pet owner, you have a lot to think about when it comes to your dog’s health and physical well-being. When you have received a diagnosis for your dog of an ACL tear or if you’re noticing symptoms of an injury or chronic pain,...
Recognize Dog Diabetes Symptoms…
...and Learn How to Care for Your Diabetic Dog If your dog is diagnosed with diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus or DM, there are several things to consider in terms of treatment. Diabetes is a complex but common disease in which the body does not produce enough...
How Working from Home Can Save Your Pet’s Life
Most Americans are now working remotely at least part of the time as a result of the pandemic and some positions may stay remote as the “new normal.” What does that mean for your pets? You may not know it, but your pets are thrilled that they get to see you more. Even...
Why Are Dogs Scared of Fireworks? Preventing Related Injuries
One of the most anticipated celebrations of the summer season is the Fourth of July holiday. Even with the changes to how we gather in large groups this year, Independence Day is a fun holiday for most people in the U.S. Just remember that dogs often have a different...
OUTDATED–IMPORTANT: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Our Actions to Support Your Pet and Your Whole Family’s Health
(UPDATED June 22, 2020) Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we at Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies have been focused on providing exceptional care for pets, while at the same time protecting the safety of our team members, clients, and the community. We...
Understanding Cat Behavior: When Does it Become an Emergency?
Pet owners get used to their pet’s day-to-day habits and notice when there’s a change in their behavior. Slight changes in behaviors are normal, but when these changes are sustained over time, this could be a sign of a medical or psychological condition that requires...
How to Prepare for Pet Medical Emergencies
When anyone in our families becomes ill, it can be extremely stressful. Since many of us consider our pets to be important family members, preparing for pet medical emergencies can help. By acquiring knowledge, first aid training, and having a plan, we can save...
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Celebrate Our First Year as Your Castle Rock Emergency Veterinarian [Win Prizes]
After years of putting in the hard work necessary to gain experience at an emergency veterinary hospital, our founder, Dr. Megan Rector, decided that she was ready to venture out into her own private practice. She noticed a market gap when it came to providing...
