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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...

What to know when your dog vomits
Symptoms, causes and when to call Goodheart

2.5 min readDr Jesse Wiliams, veterinarian at Goodheart Broadway, offers tips for a vomiting pet.Last week, Emily noticed her dog, Bailey, vomiting after a vigorous play session in the backyard. As a new dog owner, she was unsure if this was serious or a minor issue. ...

How to Avoid Over-Exercising Your Dog
Dr David Liss answers your questions to keep your pet safe in the outdoors

3 min readDr David Liss of Goodheart Animal Health Center on avoiding excessive exercise for pets.Max, a Labrador, joined his owner Jake on a long bike ride on Bear Creek Trail last summer. Jake called us in a panic when Max collapsed from over-exertion at mile 4. We...

Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe this Summer
Dr Alex Robb, Medical Director of Goodheart Cherry Creek shares his expert advice

2 min readPrep for a safe summer alongside your pets with Dr Robb’s safety tips. As temperatures rise, so do the risks for our pets. Dr Alex Robb, Medical Director of Goodheart Animal Health Center in Cherry Creek, offers valuable tips for pet safety this summer....

Dog and Cat Behavior: Understanding Your Pet’s Quirks
Dr Carrie Oakes and Dr Ashlyn Spring answer common questions about funny (yet, common) pet behaviors 

3 minute readTake your relationship to the next level by understanding your pets’ nonverbal cues.What lies behind the everyday behaviors of cats and dogs? Two of our Goodheart veterinarians – Dr Carrie Oakes and Dr Ashlyn Spring at Goodheart Cherry Creek – unravel the...

A Guide: Vaccinations for Cats and Dogs
Our careful, common sense approach. Customized for your pet.

3.5 minute read Goodheart customizes immunization 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...

Ask the Expert: Advice for Front Range Pet Owners
Dog behavior explained: Q&A with Denver Dog Trainer

2.5 min readDr Beth Spencer answers common springtime questions in this video and blog.  As we gear up for spring, it's essential to ensure our furry friends are ready for the change in season. Dr Beth Spencer, Medical Director at Goodheart Animal Health Center on...
Nourish Your Pet with the Best Diet

Nourish Your Pet with the Best Diet

You are what you eat! The saying is true for pets, too. Good nutrition is one of the most important things you can do to help your pet live a happy, healthy, and long life. That’s why we discuss what you feed your pet at every visit.Small tweaks to diet and lifestyle...

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Take a page out of the new schooling playbook for dogs!

Take a page out of the new schooling playbook for dogs!

Kids might be in virtual classes, but that doesn't mean dogs need to stay home.While this back to school looks different than past years, one thing hasn’t changed and that is the excitement of socializing and seeing your buddies. Much like kids, dogs are social...

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Goodheart Makes an Impact Through Giving

Goodheart Makes an Impact Through Giving

Goodheart Animal Health Center’s charitable giving reflects a commitment to lifelong wellness for animals. When she launched the business late last year, Dr Beth Spencer decided that Goodheart would play a key role in Denver’s collective effort to elevate the...

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Pets and Pet Parents: Fear the Vet No More

Pets and Pet Parents: Fear the Vet No More

We use Fear Free® calming methods at Goodheart. We thought we’d take a moment to explain more about these tactics so you can see how they benefit your cat or dog. You might hear us talking about “Fear Free®” a lot at Goodheart. That’s because we’ve found that these...

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Summer Travel Tips

Summer Travel Tips

Summer in Colorado is a great time to get out and enjoy all that our beautiful state has to offer! Whether it’s hiking, enjoying farmer’s markets or road trips, Goodheart Animal Health Center has you covered on health and safety tips for your dogs and cats. Road trip!...

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