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National Pet Dental Health Month is Coming!
February is dental month, and it is just around the corner! Dental health is just as important in your furry pets as it is in you, and we do not tend to think of it nearly as often. During dental month we try to promote and educate owners regarding dental disease. We...
Hot Weather and Hot Dogs
Summer is in full force and it is HOT outside! You feel it… and so does your pooch! Many dogs are not shy about telling you how hot they feel, but some of the dedicated pups will not. Here are some things to keep in mind to safely stay active with your dog: Take your...
Canine Influenza
Just like people, dogs can be affected by different strains of influenza (flu), a highly contagious respiratory infection. There are two strains of canine influenza known to affect dogs internationally. H3N8 broke out around 2004 in Florida and continues to cause...
Heartworm Disease and Prevention – Spring 2024
Canine Heartworm Prevention and Testing Canine heartworms, Dirofilaria immitis, are parasitic worms that pose a serious threat to dogs. These long, slender worms live in the pulmonary arteries (and, occasionally, within the heart) of dogs and can measure up to a foot...
Have we met your cat?
Cats are the most popular pet in the United States but only 54.3% of cats visit the vet compared to 82.8% of dogs (AVMA 2011). That means almost 27 million cats aren’t receiving life-saving veterinary care! Because cats are more solitary than their canine...
Heartworm Disease
Heartworm season is coming! Starting June 1st we recommend that all Colorado dogs be on monthly heartworm prevention. You are likely getting phone calls from us to update your dog’s heartworm test and pick up heartworm preventative. But…. Why? I will tell you!...
Is Bag Dog Breath Normal?
No! Foul breath is a sign that disease is lurking around the corner. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80 percent of dogs have oral disease by age three and two-thirds of pet parents do not perform at-home dental care. If this blog post is your...
Staying at Home – Fun Ideas for our Pets!
12 Fun Activities for You and Your Dog During Social Isolation Learn New Tricks Now is a great time to reinforce old favorites like “sit” or “shake” or introduce new tricks. How about “high 5” or “rollover”? Experiment with different training strategies such as...
Toxic Plants
Many of you know the list of foods toxic to dogs and cats, but there are a wide variety of household plants that are toxic as well. Below is a VERY short list of the common toxic plants we see every day. See the ASPCA’s website for a thorough list. Aloe Vera – ...
Care of Red-eared Sliders
Red-eared sliders are a popular reptile pet that we see very commonly at Mesa Veterinary Hospital. However, their care can be very difficult! Below is information on the care for these wonderful reptiles. Scientific name: Trachemys scripta elegans Native to the United...