One of the most challenging aspects of owning exotic creatures such as pocket pets, avians, and other animals, is finding reliable and compassionate veterinary care for them. Many hospitals in the...

Birds are extremely intelligent and social creatures and thrive on interaction. Although they are different than taking care of dogs and cats, birds are no more difficult to take care of...

Located in the beautiful city of Westminster, Colorado, we are devoted to providing for all of your pet’s needs in one inviting and convenient location. Whether your pet is a cat,...

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Benefits of Doggy Daycare 1. Exercise & Socialization Daycare provides the dog with play times throughout the day to express normal doggy behavior. They have the opportunity to meet and play...

How to keep your pet's coat and teeth in tip-top shape! Coat CareLet’s talk about brushing. The brush is a dog and cat owner’s best friend, and the groomer will love...

Heartworm disease Heartworm disease is a potentially fatal disease caused by a blood-borne parasite. Adult heartworms are found in the heart and adjacent large blood vessels of infected dogs. Adult heartworms...

  What can you do to protect your fish?    As air temperatures begin to drop, so do our water temperatures. During this temperature change, the needs of pond fish should...

What is rabies? Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system. The virus is secreted in saliva and is usually transmitted to people and animals...

Foxtail plants are spiny-headed weeds, notorious for burrowing under skin and potentially killing pets. Foxtails are prevalent in drier western states. These prickly weeds thrive in overgrown parks, open fields, and...

 While summer may be over for you and your family, we are currently in the remaining months of the summer season and there are still some hazards you need to be...

Mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus have been found in Thornton, the Tri-County Health Department confirmed Friday. These are the first mosquitoes that have tested positive for the virus in...

I chose Roman due to the long way he has come from the first 6 month of life when he had a cast on his legs. Now he is able run...

VitalPet at Church Ranch along with Westminster Chamber of Commerce participated in this years’ Mutts ‘n Struts Health and Wellness Fest City Park, 105th and Sheridan. The event featured a running...

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What is pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is a painful inflammation of the pancreas that can make pets extremely ill. The pancreas is an abdominal organ located just below the stomach that produces digestive...

Common signs that may indicate bladder stones are: Blood in the urine (hematuria)Painful urinationStraining to urinateFrequent urinationGenital lickingChronic urinary tract infectionsUrinary tract obstruction (especially in males)Urine sprayingPassing urine in unusual places...

What are Brown Recluse Spiders? Often identified by a dark brown violin shape on its back, the brown recluse spider is predominantly found in the Midwest and Southeast of the United...

  While most pet parents will visit the vet once or twice a year, they may not be able to make the most out of their visit. Vet visits are the perfect...

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