Caring for your blind dog
Your dog has been diagnosed with an eye disease leading to blindness or severely limited vision, but their remaining senses can help them adapt to their surroundings.
animal health
Written and reviewed by board-certified veterinarians, find animal care advice and information for companion, exotic, equine, and livestock animals.
Euthanasia considerations
The pain of saying goodbye to our pets is heartbreaking and although no amount of preparation will eliminate that pain, there are some considerations that may help you feel more in control of the situation.
Equine dental care
Proper care of a horse’s teeth is important for proper digestion of feed. This is critical to maintaining healthy body condition, as well as to reduce the risk of choke and colic.
Caring for your older horse
There are important management decisions that will need to be made to ensure your equine friend will stay happy and healthy for years to come.
How to cope when your pet is ill
Strong emotions of shock, disbelief, sadness, fear, anger, guilt, and helplessness are normal responses to the realization that your special friend is ill.
Considering your pet’s quality of life in the midst of disease
You know your pet the best, and are the expert regarding the quality of its life.
Protecting your pet from parasites
Although Colorado has a climate that doesn’t encourage pet parasites as much as climates in the South, it’s still critical to protect your cat and dog from parasites.
Keeping your pet’s teeth clean is important to their overall health
Imagine how your teeth would look and feel if you didn’t brush them for years – or even for just a couple of weeks. Your pet’s teeth are no different.
How to train your cat to use a litter box
Most cats can be trained at any age to use a litter box. Choosing the type of box and litter is very important.