We at Lafayette Companion Animal Hospital strongly believe in educating our clients to help them be the best pet owners they can be. In order to help you make the best choices for your pet's medical care, our Boulder County veterinarians will talk to you today about urinalysis for dogs and cats as well as how to interpret your pet's urinalysis results.
Are you thinking about getting a feathered friend as a pet? Friendly and gentle are undoubtedly your top two requirements in a new bird, but be sure to consider other important factors such as personality and size before deciding on the best bird to own as a pet. Here are some ideas from our Lafayette Companion Animal Hospital vets.
Thanks to advancements in veterinary care and medicine, pet nutrition and diet research and development, and accessibility to information for pet owners, our senior cats are living far longer than they used to. Today, our Boulder County vets talk about what to expect as your cat ages and share tips on how to care for your senior cat.
Although our hospital does not offer acupuncture treatment, our Boulder County vets would like to discuss the benefits of acupuncture for dogs.
A dog's oral health has a direct impact on their overall health, but many of our canine companions do not receive the dental care they need to avoid oral health problems such as periodontal disease. Our Boulder County veterinarians discuss the periodontal disease in dogs and how to treat and prevent it.
Ringworm is a fungus, similar to athlete's foot, despite its name. It produces infectious seeds known as spores, which are extremely hardy and difficult to eradicate in the environment. Ringworm can infect any animal's skin, including dogs. Today, our Boulder County veterinarians talk about ringworm in dogs and how it looks.
Isn't it true that if one puppy or kitten is cute, two must be twice as cute? While puppies and kittens look adorable in photos together and can keep each other company, there are some considerations that every pet owner should make when raising a puppy and kitten in the same home. In this section, our Boulder County vets explain what they are.
Our Boulder County veterinarians understand how concerning it can be to discover a lump on your dog. While many lumps are not cancerous, several cancers are common in dogs, and it can be beneficial to be on the lookout for signs of this dangerous disease.
Rabies is a life-threatening disease. The best way to protect your dog and your family from rabies are to have them vaccinated. Our Boulder County veterinarians explain more about this important vaccine today, including when your dog should get a booster shot.
Cats may appear aloof, but evidence suggests that they are lonely, and they, understandably, rely on us to provide them with everything they need to survive. Our Boulder County veterinarians explain how long you can leave a cat alone and offer advice on keeping your cat safe and happy while you're gone.