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• Do I really need to worry about heartworm disease in Colorado?

  Yes!!!! Heartworm disease is in Colorado and you do need to worry about it. Dogs are born here, never leave Colorado and do become infected with heartworms. Protect your pet…

• What is heartworm disease?

  Heartworms are parasites (worms) that are transmitted by mosquitoes and live in your pet’s heart. They can cause lethargy, weight loss, difficulty breathing, coughing, weakness, heart failure and even death…

• What conditions would be appropriate to use acupuncture for my pet?

  We frequently use acupuncture to treat arthritis, urinary incontinence, back pain and parvo. It also works well for many endocrine diseases such as diabetes, cushings disease, and thyroid disorders. Acupuncture…

• Why should my pet lose weight?

  According to recent studies, approximately 50 percent of all American pets are overweight. Obesity is one of the most widespread diseases afflicting our pets. Obesity can aggravate and/or cause arthritis,…

• My dog’s urine is making my lawn turn yellow and die, is there anything I can do about it?

  It is crucial to treat the grass and not the dog! Over the counter supplements that claim to help prevent yellowing grass are hazardous to pets. The pills change the…

• How often should my pet be vaccinated?

  This question is a tricky one as well. There are many different rules for all of the different vaccines. Some vaccines require an initial vaccine followed by a booster 3-4…

• How often should my pet get an exam?

  Most animals should receive a thorough physical exam at least once a year. Any animal over 7 years old should receive exams at least once every 6 months. Any time…

• What food should I feed my pet?

  This is a tricky question. There are hundreds of brands of pet foods to choose from. Are you sure your brand of pet food is a good one? By law,…