1 min read Charlie Brown always shared Thanksgiving with Snoopy. If you plan carefully, your pets can join in on the holiday too. Some human foods are unsafe for pets. Yet, plain ingredients (or single ingredients) are fine. Avoid a Thanksgiving trip to the ER with...

1.5 min read "Dr Robb has been my dog’s vet for 8 years!” says Jenna Cockrum, the Hospital Manager at Goodheart Cherry Creek.  Sierra had wellness labs at age 3 to get a baseline while she was young. Results showed she was hypothyroid. She's now 11 and treatment has...

2min read   Sean’s older cat Gracie limped with pain. She began to bump into walls and urinate in the living room. Then, when Sean’s younger cat began to groom Gracie, he realized it was time to prepare for her death. Our cats and dogs are family, so it’s...

2 min read Bert never had allergies until he turned 10 this year. He began licking his paws more than usual at the start of spring. His licking became bad enough to wake up his mom, Vet Tech Ali Giblett, during the night. Ali suspected environmental allergies since...

1 min read Allergens are small particles that our bodies might react to. Allergens enter a pet’s body through their skin, ears, and nose. Dogs can suffer from allergies all year long. Year-round triggers include: -Environmental elements: grass, cedar, mold, pollen....

1.5 min read “I know a Jack Russell who was rushed to the vet and survived,” says Dr Christina Suhr. “But heat stroke happens fast. Keep your pets cool and avoid dangerous outcomes.” If your cat or dog is affected by heat, don’t wait. Keep our phone number handy and...

1.5 min read Act fast to lower your pet’s body temperature. Rush your pet to our veterinary hospital. A veterinary visit is crucial during and after heat exhaustion or heatstroke. No matter how well you cooled your pet at home, hidden organ damage or other issues can...

3.5 minute read Goodheart customizes vaccine plans for each pet. We’ll chat at your pet’s yearly check-up. Then, we recommend only the vaccines your pet needs based on your lifestyle and environment. Our advice is conservative and based on common sense. Vaccines are...

1 min read   Panda has 2 modes: sleeping and cuddling.  “He's not very good at grooming himself anymore,” says Alex, a vet tech at Goodheart Cherry Creek, about 14-year-old Panda. “He needs a lot of brushing. I just shaved him and gave him a lion cut to prepare him...