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Wildfire Readiness for Pet Owners
Practical tips to protect your cats & dogs during a natural disaster
3 minute readPet parents need to work pet safety into the preparation equation. “Make sure there’s a person responsible for each pet,” says Dr Beth Spencer, Medical Director of Goodheart BroadwayDr Beth Spencer has personal experience with evacuating her home. A...
Heartworm Disease
Avoid this painful (and potentially fatal) disease with preventive medicine
4 minute readHeartworm disease is a community issue: the more pets that have heartworms in any area, the higher the risk that mosquitos will carry it and infect another pet. “We have a lot more dogs who are moving here from the South and bringing their infections with...
Grain-Free Dog Diets Cause Heart Issues
Popular dog foods are putting your pet’s heart at risk
4 min readSeemingly healthy grain-free pet diets aren’t helpful to a dog's health. In fact, research shows they cause issues with the heart. Goodheart recommends against grain-free foodsA few years ago, Dr. Beth Spencer saw a sweet Pit Bull Terrier twice in two months...
Big Hearts, Tiny Paws: Kitten Rescues
How 3 abandoned kittens found homes just in time for Valentine’s Day
5 min read3 of our...
Goodheart Announces a New, 2-Year Nonprofit Initiative
We’re teaming up with The Avalanche & Freedom Service Dogs to support a puppy-in-training
3 min readOur (good) hearts are full with the prospect that we’ll help a puppy-in-training.We know that healthy pets have a beautiful impact on families and individuals. So, we’ve made community giving a core value at both Goodheart Animal Health Center hospitals....
Know the Risks of Garden Mushrooms for Pets
Tips to keep your dog (or outdoor cat) safe during wet weather months
3 min read Dogs (and outdoor cats) are curious. They might sniff, lick, or eat things they discover during walks or backyard playtime.Garden mushrooms thrive in moist environments, making Denver’s yards, parks, and trails ideal spots for fungi growth after rainfall....
Does Your Pet Have an Ear Infection?
Symptoms and Treatments for Your cats and dogs
5 min readDr Alexander Robb advises regular ear cleaning with vet-approved cleaners. Plus, keep ears dry after swimming to prevent infections. Ripple's dad, Dan, brought him to Goodheart Cherry Creek after a fun-filled weekend in the mountains. Ripple enjoyed swimming...
Cat not eating? Call us.
Next steps for pet parents when cats avoid food.
2 min read Cats shouldn’t go through phases of not eating. Any significant reduction in food intake could be a sign of an issue. Stella, a 5-year-old domestic shorthaired cat, recently stopped eating her favorite tuna-flavored kibble. Her pet dad Doug thought it might...
When Your Dog Stops Eating
What to know and when to worry
2 min readIf your dog is behaving normally, is responsive, and alert, there’s no need for immediate concern. However, call us if your dog has missed more than two meals, is lethargic, vomits, or has loose stools.When Lucy the doodle stopped eating in May, her dog mom...