CONTACT US or call 303-874-PETSNow that marijuana is legal in Colorado, there is even a greater chance that your dog (or cat) may have access to the green stuff. Though pot is found to be medicinally and recreationally beneficial to humans, dogs and cats do not react to it the same way as we do. Edibles in particular are [...]
Pets are just like children in more ways than one. They are adorable, funny, sweet, loving, but also curious - and they love to stick things in their mouths. This curious nature is, unsurprisingly, exactly where the old idiom “curiosity killed the cat” came from. Combine that with a pet’s wandering nose and active mouth [...]
Human medications can cause a sever hazard to your pets, as one of our clients unfortunately experienced first-hand. It is extremely important to remember to keep all medications out of reach of your pet’s curious noses and even more curious mouths. The best place is in a high reaching cabinet so they are not out [...]
The holidays are a joyous time, but also can present several hazards to your pets. Veterinarians at VRCC have named the top 5 tips to keep your pets out of the Emergency Room this holiday season! Chocolate! Keep all chocolate out of reach of pets. Dark chocolate is especially toxic to dogs and cats. Do not [...]
September is National Disaster Preparedness month – are you and your family, including your pets, prepared in case of emergency? We don’t know about you, but this isn’t something we think about on a day to day basis, and it’s easy to think “nothing bad will ever happen to me” and as much as we [...]
At VRCC (Veterinary Referral Center of Colorado) we are dedicated to providing the best healthcare available for your pets. VRCC is Colorado’s largest veterinary hospital that is home to some of the world’s leading veterinary specialists. Our facility is comprised of 8 specialty departments including: Cardiology, Dermatology/Allergy, Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Oncology/Radiation [...]
At VRCC, summer offers up a season of different injuries for the emergency and surgical veterinarians to evaluate. June, July and August are prime time for outdoor activities with man’s best friend and there are five main activities that veterinarians at VRCC see that may cause painful shoulder injuries in your dog. In canines, the [...]
A warmer winter for Colorado? We’ll see… You may not realize, but the cold and wet weather combined with common household items we use during the winter months, can be dangerous for pets. Here are our top 5 winter hazards for pets that you should know about to keep them safe, happy and healthy this [...]
Keep identification including collar, ID tag and pet license on dogs and cats at all times. Bring plenty of food, water, and medications for your animals. If you have caged pets, bring their cage (or at least a carrier) with you. Keep your pet contained on a leash or in a cage at all times [...]
Imagine with me...it's 2 am and you just got home from an emergency visit to the veterinary hospital. "Lucky", your 2 year old black lab, was running in the yard and cut a tendon in his leg on the lawn edging. You make it back home with his fresh bandage, e-collar, and a bag with [...]
