Modern life often requires pet parents to go places where they can’t safely take their beloved pets, so they may need to board them. Today, our Boulder County vets discuss medical boarding, how it differs from other options, and when it is considered a good option.
The world is becoming more and more dog friendly, so it can be a fun experience to travel with your dog. Our Boulder County vets are here the share 11 tips for road-tripping with your dog safely.
While they are a common external parasite, ear mites are highly contagious. They can severely irritate both ears and skin in cats and dogs and lead to infections that cause excessive itching, scratching, and eventual health issues. They are more common in cats than dogs and are fairly easy to treat. Here, our Boulder County vets list symptoms, causes, and treatments for ear mites in cats.
It can be difficult to know for sure if your dog has a fever. In today's blog, our Boulder County vets explain how to detect a fever in dogs, as well as symptoms of fever in dogs, causes, and what you should do if your pooch has a fever.
Heading out on a journey and want to take your cat along? Our Boulder County vets offer a few tips to help make the journey easier for both you and your beloved pet.
Your cat can experience oral health issues just like people can. That's why it's essential for pet parents to be proactive about keeping their cat or kitten's teeth clean. Today, our Boulder County vets share a few tips on developing and maintaining a successful oral health care routine for your feline friend.
At Lafayette Companion Animal Hospital, we often see dogs with "hot spots" or allergic dermatitis (also called atopic dermatitis). Dogs often develop these skin conditions when they are exposed to an allergen. In this post, our Boulder County vets discuss ways you can recognize the different types of allergic dermatitis in dogs and how they are treated.
It can be concerning to see your dog suffering from pain or discomfort. In this post, our Boulder County explain how dogs tend to handle this, how they show pain or discomfort, and how to know when your dog is suffering and when they might require urgent care.
Vaccines protect dogs and puppies from a wide range of diseases, making vaccination schedules an essential part of their long-term health care. Continue reading to find out what shots your puppy or dog needs and when they need them.
Just like us, our dogs can develop dental cavities due to inadequate oral hygiene. In today's post, our Boulder County vets explain how dog cavities are treated and how to prevent your canine companion from developing a cavity.