Animal Care Center of Castle Pines
BlogPet Care Anywhere — Telemedicine/Telehealth
Telemedicine has become an important avenue in human medicine whereas the veterinary profession has lagged behind our human-medicine counterparts. Telemedicine/telehealth is a valuable tool to connect veterinarians with their clients/patients. The difference between...
COVID-19 by Dr. Ana Carbon
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can affect both animals and people. Most of these viruses tend to be species-specific and can cause various ailments ranging from respiratory illness to multi-systemic disease. Dogs and cats have their own...
Animal Care Center COVID-19 Protocol
· Animal Care Center is a “no-handshake” hospital until further notice. Social distancing techniques of a minimum of 6 feet should be adopted where possible. · The children’s toys have been removed from the lobby along with business cards, magazines, etc. The lobby is...
The Current Coronavirus and Our Pets
News of the Coronavirus reaching the United States raises questions about people and their pets. This is what we know so far. Covid-19 first emerged in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. While there is a lot speculation on where it originated, at this point we simply...
Stress in Cats: Helping Your Feline Cope
Stress is one of the most frequent symptoms affecting cats’ health and behavior, but it can often be difficult to tell whether or not something is wrong. Is your cat under stress, or is your cat just acting like a cat? The veterinarians at Animal Care Center of Castle...
Animal Care Center’s First Aid Kit
You never know when an emergency will arise with you beloved pets. Being prepared in the face of an emergency is crucial, and having a good first aid kit in the car and/or at home can be of the utmost importance. The Animal Care Center of Castle Pines realizes this so...
Why Professional Dog Teeth Cleanings Are a Must
A dog with healthy teeth is a healthy dog! It’s not just about bad breath—regular professional dog teeth cleanings are a must for your pet’s overall health. The experts at Animal Care Center of Castle Pines recommend a professional teeth cleaning at least once a year...
Ten Foods You Should Never Feed Your Dog
Dogs love to eat people food, and occasionally we love sharing with them. While most foods are fine for dogs, some common grocery items can be extremely dangerous and even poisonous. Take caution before sharing with your pet—they might have an adverse reaction to...
Choosing Safe Dog Chew Toys for Your Pet
We all love to spoil our pets by buying them new toys to play with. Toys keep dogs occupied while we’re away from home and—hopefully—distract them from chewing on our favorite shoes! Dogs have an innate urge to chew and love destroying toys by chewing on them, but...
The Effects of Catnip on Cats
Our sense of smell can be magical—like the scent of early spring lilacs; life-saving—like the smell of smoke; or just delicious—like bread baking in the oven. But we also often take our sense of smell for granted or become resentful of the stinky moments, like...