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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...
Pet Costume Contest 2020
Thank you for sharing your photos on our Facebook page! We hope you enjoyed this year’s contest! By Halloween night, we had 22 entries and over 380 likes for your posts! We loved seeing your creative costume ideas and furry family members all dressed up,...
Celebrating a Second Year as Your Castle Rock Emergency Vet Hospital
Did you know that Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies owner, Dr. Megan Rector, spent years doing challenging work and building the experience needed to run an emergency veterinary hospital? After those long years of learning what was needed, Dr. Rector opened Castle...
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...
