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Are you considering hiring a pet sitter to look after your animal companion while you’re away from home? There are many great reasons to hire a sitter—your pet will be able to remain in comfortable, familiar surrounds until you’re back home, and a sitter can even take care of grooming appointments or veterinary visits while you’re away. Since you’re giving a sitter access to not only your pet, but your home as well, it’s important … Read More
An important part of keeping your pet safe in the warmer months is pest prevention—summer is prime-time for infections and infestations caused by parasites and other unsightly critters! Is your pet ready to face the challenge? Read on to learn more about summertime pests and how to help your pet avoid the danger. Fleas Fleas are one of the most common pet pests this time of year. A flea infestation can be time-consuming and troublesome … Read More
Are you planning to go on some fun excursions with your pet this summer? Fido loves to explore and sniff new patches of grass! Just be sure to keep your pet’s safety first. Here, a Teller County, CO vet discusses adventures with Fido. Preventative Care Before taking Fido camping or hiking, check with your vet to make sure your pup has the all-clear. You’ll also want to make sure your dog is up to date … Read More
Keeping your canine companion’s food as fresh as possible is important. Not only does allowing food to go bad waste your hard-earned money, it could harm your pet if they eat it! Learn about some easy ways to keep your dog’s food fresh in this article from your local veterinarian. Dry Kibble Generally speaking, factors like humidity, heat, and sunlight are enemies of proper food storage. The same goes for your dog’s dry kibble. Keep … Read More
Winter is on the way! Whether you are looking forward to skiing and snowmobiling, or already waiting for spring, you’ve likely already stowed away your summer things and pulled out your winter wardrobe. You may also want to make some minor changes to your pet’s care routine at this time of year, to keep Fido safe and happy. Read on as a local Park County, CO vet discusses winter care for dogs. Food If Fido … Read More
Did you know that November is officially Adopt A Senior Pet Month? This is truly a terrific cause! Older pets often have a very hard time getting adopted, as they are often passed over for puppies and kittens. However, senior pets really have a lot to offer, and can make wonderful animal companions. In this article, a Park County, CO vet discusses adopting senior pets. Pre-Training This one may not really apply to kitties, since … Read More
It will be a lot of fun to include your pet in the Halloween festivities later this month—just make sure things don’t take a frightening turn! Here, your Park County, CO veterinarian tells you about some of the most common Halloween pet hazards and how to keep your animal companion safe. Chocolate Chocolate is, of course, quite common during Halloween season. All types—milk, dark, semi-sweet, powdered, white, even baking chocolate—are harmful to pets because they … Read More
September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month! This is a great chance to talk about Fido’s care needs. We know, if Fido could talk, he would probably say that treats, belly rubs, walks, and toys are the most important parts of good doggy care. While these things are all very important, responsible dog ownership does require a bit more than that. Read on as a Park County, CO vet discusses some important parts of great dog … Read More
You’ve heard of antibiotics—these medicines destroy or stop the growth of harmful microorganisms in both human and animal patients. You may not be familiar with probiotics, though! Although probiotics have been commonplace in human medicine for a while now, the use of probiotics for our furry friends is still a relatively new pursuit. Read on to find out more. What Exactly Are Probiotics? A probiotic is a beneficial microbe—a bacteria or yeast—that lives in a … Read More
Summer is on the way! Many of our canine buddies love spending time outdoors in warm weather. Watching Fido running and playing on a sunny afternoon can be lots of fun! Read on for some great tips on keeping your pup happy and healthy this summer. Preventative Care If you like to take Fido out and about with you, or enjoy taking your pup to dog parks, get a doggy kit ready for your car. … Read More
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