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TPLO Surgery at Animal Emergency and Specialty Center

March 14, 2024

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 ...

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A Primer on Pets and Foreign-Body Ingestion

December 18, 2019

A Primer on Pets and Foreign-Body Ingestion

Dogs, cats, and some small exotic pets are notorious for eating things they shouldn’t. Without hands, animals investigate things in their environment by smelling, and sometimes, tasting. Unfortunately, this curiosity can cause toxicity, severe illness, ...

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AESC Participates in Colorado State University Clinical Trial

May 1, 2019

Use of CBD in the treatment of canine epilepsy The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of treatment with cannabinoids on seizure frequency in poorly controlled epileptic dogs. Cannabis-based treatments of epilepsy ...

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Welcome to Our New Website!

March 5, 2019

Welcome to Our New Website!

We’ve revamped our online look and included a variety of new information and features to make your web experience with us easier. Feel free to explore our new website and let us know what you ...

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Guide to Canine Diabetes

February 16, 2019

Guide to Canine Diabetes

Diabetes, which is also called diabetes mellitus, is a condition that occurs when your dog’s body can’t utilize glucose properly. Glucose is a kind of sugar that is used as the main energy source for ...

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How to Care for a Pet After Surgery

February 4, 2019

Surgery can be a stressful time for humans. When our pets need surgery, it is no different. Much like a human, pets need special post-surgery care. As a pet owner, a good deal of this care ...

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Common Respiratory Problems in Dogs

December 6, 2018

Common Respiratory Problems in Dogs

Breathing and respiratory problems in dogs can be very scary to dog owners. When you notice that your dog is having difficulty breathing, it is important that you take them in to see a veterinarian. ...

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