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Apr 30 2018
Rabies Is On The Rise, 2018!
Rabies is on the rise in Colorado for 2018!!!! As of April 5th, 2018, CDPHE reports 114 skunks and one alpaca from Colorado have tested positive for rabies. For statewide…
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Feb 06 2018
Fit or Fat: Pet Obesity facts
What is obesity in pets? Obesity is a nutritional disease which is defined by an excess of body fat. Pets that eat too much, lack the ability to exercise, or that…
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Jan 03 2018
Im not really into ….. sharing.
Resource Guarding in Dogs. What is resource guarding in dogs? Resource guarding can be normal behavior dogs display, stemming from the mentality of keeping valuable items from others. Items of…
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Oct 21 2017
Litter Box Issues? What can I do???
Are you frustrated with your cat who is peeing everywhere BUT the litter box???? Many cats that are surrendered to shelters are there because owners with good intentions have battled…
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Jul 29 2017
Dental Care, what is it good for?
Put my dog or cat under anesthesia to clean their teeth?!?! Seriously, is this really necessary? The answer to this frequent question is YES! Anesthesia and dental cleanings go hand in…
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Jul 06 2017
Fireworks, loud noises, separation, and other anxiety inducing things.
Anxiety is an issue in pets that can be frustrating for both the pet and the owner. Cats and dogs can suffer from various forms of anxiety, including separation from…
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May 19 2017
Too Big, Too Small, or Just Right
Nutrition is something a majority of people think about every day. But here’s the thing, not a lot of people consider nutrition for their pets. Proper diet is just as…
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May 17 2017
Rabies On The Rise
Two dogs recently have been diagnosed in Colorado; one in Weld County and one in Yuma County. The epidemiological investigations are ongoing but one of the dogs was a 6…
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Apr 20 2017
What Is Leptospirosis?
Spring is here, and with the warmer weather comes rodents. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that is spread through the bodily fluids (usually urine) of small animals such as mice,…
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Apr 07 2017
Tis the Heartworm Season!
Our Heartworm Clinic is approaching fast! Many of you may be wondering why your dog needs to have a heartworm test. To answer this, we asked our staff to share…