Category: Pet Care

Dental Disease in our Cats and Dogs

by altitude-blog | Jan 13, 2022 | At Home, At The Vet, Dental Habits, Living With Animals, Pet Care, Pet Lifestyle, Preventative Care

Dental disease is one of the most prevalent diseases we see in our dogs and cats. Dental disease is more than just the inconvenience of bad breath in our pets, it can lead to oral pain and disease in other areas of the body. Dental plaque and tartar (the tan stuff on...

Storm Phobia and Firework Fears in Your Dog

by altitude-blog | Jun 24, 2021 | At The Vet, Living With Animals, Pet Care, Pet Lifestyle, Preventative Care

Firework and storm season is upon us, and both of these events can be scary for our pets. Summer is full of fun activities for our dogs- hiking, swimming, running, playing. Unfortunately, summer also comes with the frightening ideas of thunderstorms and fi reworks. ...

Heartworm Disease and Your Colorado Dog

by altitude-blog | Mar 30, 2021 | At The Vet, Living With Animals, Pet Care, Pet Lifestyle

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...

Camping with Your Dog

by altitude-blog | Jul 15, 2020 | At The Vet, Camping, Community, Living With Animals, Pet Care, Pet Lifestyle

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...

Allergies in Your Dog and Cat

by altitude-blog | Jul 7, 2020 | At The Vet, Living With Animals, Pet Care, Pet Lifestyle

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...

Laser Therapy in Cats and Dogs

by altitude-blog | Jun 2, 2020 | At The Vet, Community, Living With Animals, Pet Care, Pet Lifestyle, Preventative Care

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...