Wags & Whiskers News
10th Annual Howling Good Time Gala to Honor Hero Dogs
Celebrate a Hero Dog’s Retirement and Help with Fundraising for a New K-9 Officer DATE: Thursday, September 23, 2021TIME: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pmLOCATION: Cielo Events Center at Castle Pines, Colorado Gold Sponsors Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies invite you to...
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 a Safe Summer with Your Pets
We are counting down the ways that you can have safe fun this summer with your pets. As always, if your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, call us at 303.660.1027 or bring them into our emergency vet hospital, open 24/7/365. You may also be...
IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE: YOU MAY NOW ACCOMPANY YOUR PETS INSIDE OUR HOSPITAL
Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies has new COVID-19 protocols designed to make it safe, comfortable, and convenient for our clients, pet patients, and staff during visits, including: 1. Pet owner clients: please feel free to come into the hospital with your pet...
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,...
Furry Scurry 2021 – Virtual Event to Help End Pet Homelessness and Save Animals
NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Furry Scurry continues in 2021 as a virtual event. The Dumb Friends League’s annual signature fundraising event is taking place virtually again this year. But that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t all step up and get our steps...
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...
When to Seek Help for Your Pet from an Emergency Vet
Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies emergency veterinarians know that providing 24/7 vet care can save a pet’s life when moments count. For pet owners, it can be tough to know when a pet health issue requires an emergency vet visit, and it is more difficult to tell...
Pet Health and Safety During the Holidays
It’s beginning to look a lot like the winter holidays, which can be a time of fun for everyone, including our family pets. To avoid a trip to our emergency veterinary hospital this winter, here are some tips for pet health and safety during the holidays. For other...