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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...

A Little More About Dr. Spencer

Sep 11, 2019

I think the qualities clients appreciate most are my patience and my compassion for their animals, who I know are like their family members. I know that visiting the vet can be stressful for both cats and dogs, so I take time with pets to make them comfortable during...

Introducing Goodheart Animal Health Center

Sep 11, 2019

Hello, Denver! I’m eagerly anticipating the opening of Goodheart Animal Health Center this November near the corner of Broadway and Alameda. As a Denver local for 18 years, I’m eager to run my own hospital. I have always cultivated the kind of experience that makes my...

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