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Winter came quickly to Colorado, which means it’s time for peaceful, snowy dog walks. Colorado winter brings immense beauty, but it also poses risks when it comes to the inevitable layers of ice and salt ...

  Because November is Senior Pet Month, it’s time to put an age-old question to bed (a soft, cushiony, orthopedic one, of course). Can senior dogs and cats become too old for anesthesia? Anesthetic Risk ...

By: Kimberly Hassen DVM DACVAA In this article: How does an intestinal blockage happen? Signs of bowel obstruction What to do if you suspect your pet ingested something inedible Diagnosis Treatment Surgery Recovery Prevention Weirdest ...

By: Stacey George, DVM CCRT cVMA and Kimberly Hassen, DVM CVA DACVAA In this article: Physical rehabilitation in veterinary medicine Why dogs need physical rehabilitation after surgery Goals of postoperative rehabilitation at AESC How soon ...

What is Bloat? Bloat describes when a dog’s stomach rapidly overfills with food and gas and twists on itself. Medically this is referred to as gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV). At any given time, a ...

Physical rehabilitation in veterinary medicine is similar to physical therapy in people. With the goal of improving a pet’s physical mobility, comfort, and quality of life, veterinary rehabilitation combines therapeutic exercise, hands-on manual therapies, and ...

What is blue-green algae? Blue-green algae technically are bacteria found in bodies of stagnant fresh water. This includes lakes, ponds, and even fountains or birdbaths. Blue-green algae thrive in warm, dry weather, and so summer ...

Has your dog been limping on her back leg? Maybe she engaged in an epic rabbit chase and lost. You might have already had an appointment with your primary care veterinarian to discuss the issue, ...

Ventral slot surgery is a commonly used surgical approach in dogs with cervical disc disease to decompress the spinal cord, alleviate pain, and prevent worsening of neurological signs. This procedure can be complicated and is ...

The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in dogs is similar to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in humans. Degeneration of the CCL and, ultimately, tearing of the ligament, is extremely common, often resulting in chronic lameness ...