Tips for keeping tabs on your horse’s heart health
3 things you should be doing to know that your equine athlete’s heart is up to snuff.
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Core and non-core vaccines for dogs and cats
Routine vaccinations – including core and non-core vaccinations for dogs and cats – are one of the cornerstones of keeping our pets healthy.
How to prevent colic in horses: Avoiding a pain in the side
Preventing colic in horses starts with understanding what causes equine colic, then making adjustments to your horse’s dietary routine, introducing probiotics and prebiotics, avoiding equine obesity and parasites, and keeping up with regular dental care.
Caring for your old horse’s teeth
Routine equine dental exams are the best way to care for your old horse’s teeth and prevent periodontal disease.
Fall vaccines and deworming
Fall is a good time to add equine vaccination and deworming to your to-do list. Our Equine Field Service’s equine vaccination guidelines can help horse owners determine which vaccination schedule is right for their horse. Core horse vaccines Ideally, all horses in a herd should be on the same vaccination and deworming schedule. This helps […]
How to brush your dog’s teeth
A step-by-step guide with photos and tips on how to brush your dog’s teeth.
Spring is parvo season; avoid infection by vaccinating your puppy
Throughout spring and early summer, the emergency and urgent care service sees on average two to four cases per week of puppies with parvovirus, a virus that can be easily avoided by regularly vaccinating your dog.
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.
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.