Snazzy and Hyperthyroidism The Diaz family brought their cat, Snazzy, to Longs Peak Animal Hospital for her yearly checkup recently, but noted when making the appointment that she has been acting strangely. The Check-In: As the technician got a weight for Snazzy and took her temperature, she …
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Obesity in Pets
We’ve all heard about the obesity epidemic in America. 36% of adults and 17% of children in the U.S. were considered clinically obese from 2011 to 2014. Around an additional 20% were considered overweight during that time. What we don’t often hear about is the obesity epidemic in our pets. According …
The Dangers of the Sugar Substitute Xylitol
Recently, Longs Peak Animal Hospital has seen several cases of dogs experiencing toxicity from a substance called xylitol, and its effects can be life-threatening. Xylitol is a common sugar substitute found in many different food (and non-food) items from sugar-free gum and candy, to artificial …
