Welcome to Breed Basics where each week we will highlight a breed of dog to assist clients in finding the canine companion best suited to their lifestyle. We encourage potential pet owners to responsibly research dog breeds prior to purchase or adoption. If there is a breed you are considering, or are simply curious about, [...]
Temperatures are dropping and pets are starting to seek a warm, relaxing place to nap away from the chill of the approaching winter. During this time many pet owners will consider purchasing a heated pet bed for their four-legged friend. While heated beds certainly have their benefits, they have their risks to be considered as [...]
Winter weather is on the horizon and so is the chance that your pets may be poisoned by the chemicals in sidewalk salts and deicers. Product labels often warn of the hazards contained within; however, people frequently fail to heed the warnings and pets suffer the consequences. Chemical deicers often contain chemicals such as: sodium [...]
Winter is approaching and along with it will be an increase in the number of pets seen at veterinary hospitals for treatment of symptoms related to hypothermia. Despite pets’ fur coats, they are still highly susceptible to cold weather. Hypothermia is the lowering of the animal’s internal body temperature and can result in organ damage, [...]
A few things to keep in mind for your pet as winter approaches: Families frequently travel during the holiday season and leave pets in lodging facilities that require vaccinations, reservations, and paperwork to be completed prior to their stay. Planning in advance can decrease the stress for both you and your pet when it is [...]
It’s another beautiful fall in Colorado. For those of us that enjoy fish ponds, this is a time of shutting down all those things that can succumb to those cold wintery nights. We have enjoyed the lazy days sitting next to our ponds, but now it is time to decide whether to bring [...]