Wags & Whiskers News
Cold weather pet safety: precautions for keeping dogs and cats safe during winter months
Although many dogs (and even cats) seem to enjoy frolicking, digging, and sniffing around in the snow, as temperatures drop, cold weather pet safety can be a serious concern. Since pets aren’t as aware of cold weather limits, it’s important for pet owners to take...
Holiday in the Meadows 2021
We’re sponsoring the Holiday in the Meadows again this year! Come visit us there…it will be fun for the entire family! Santa and Mrs. Claus invite you to attend their free Holiday in the Meadows event! The event will feature Santa and Mrs. Claus along with a...
Holiday Food and Toy Drive 2021
Holiday Food and Toy Drive for Pets and Their People Now through December 19th, 2021, Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies is hosting a Holiday Food and Toy Drive for pets and their people! Here’s how you can help bring joy to a family in need, or give a little love...
Halloween Pet Photos 2021
Thank you for sharing your photos on our Facebook page! We loved seeing your creative costume ideas and furry family members all dressed up, and we hope the photos brought some smiles to you, too. Congratulations go to the winners of this year's drawing, Becky Jones...
PumpkinFest 2021
We are a proud sponsor of this year’s Meadows event at the Grange — with loads of fall fun for everyone! All of us at Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies are bubbling with excitement, like a good witch’s brew, at being a sponsor of PumpkinFest 2021 at The Meadows....
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...
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...
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...
OUTDATED–IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE (as of 9.27.2021): MASKS ARE NOW REQUIRED FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS VISITING THE 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: We are now requiring ALL individuals to wear masks while at our hospital (inside...
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...
