Heartworm disease is transmitted via mosquitoes. Heartworm disease can develop in your dog from the bite of just one infected mosquito. Lets keep your dog protected from this deadly disease. Even indoor dogs are at risk- do you ever have mosquitoes come inside your...
Firstly, nobody is probably camping with their cats, rabbits, or guinea pigs, so we can just skip right over those pets and get straight into considerations for your dog. Fresh, clean water, and food. This might seem like an easy one, but I have talked to many people...
Is your dog or cat scratching or chewing? Are they licking their feet incessantly and driving you bonkers? Is your pet shaking/scratching their ears? These are signs that your pet may have allergies. Allergies can be extremely frustrating for pets and their pet...
There are numerous uses for laser therapy in our pets. This fantastic modality allows us to treat a myriad of conditions including arthritic pain, skin wounds, infections, post-op healing, and more. This non-medicating treatment is a simple way to help your pet heal...
Springtime is here, and with it, come the mosquitoes. This is the time of year that we start thinking about heartworm prevention again for your dogs. Heartworm disease is a parasite that is spread to our pets through the bite of a mosquito. This parasite gets into...
Welcome to Altitude Animal Hospital’s first blog post, we are so glad to have you here. We have been working hard to make Altitude Animal Hospital everything that you and your pet deserve. We are a full-service, state-of-the-art, animal hospital, providing veterinary...