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 …
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The Importance of Routine Veterinary Care for Older Cats
Do you have a senior citizen kitty? By definition, a senior feline is any cat over the age of seven. While cats routinely go on to live well into their mid to late teens (or even their early twenties!), older cats are at higher risk for developing many diseases which may have only subtle …
Cold Weather Pet Care Tips
The first day of winter is on Monday, December 21st, 2015. After our recent bout of chilly winter weather here in Colorado, Dr. Conrad wanted to share some important cold weather pet care tips: Outdoor Pets: Pets who spend a large amount of time outdoors or who live outdoors require more food for …
