Animal Care Center of Castle Pines
BlogIntroducing Dr. Merry Gibson, DVM to the Animal Care Center of Castle Pines
We would like to introduce our newest doctor! Dr. Merry Gibson is joining the Animal Care Center and brings a wealth of knowledge to our practice. She offers an integrative approach to medicine, combining the best of conventional medicine with holistic therapies and,...
Pets and Colorado
When you live a place where there is an average of 300 days of sunshine a year finding activities to do with your furry friends is a must, you need to take advantage of all those beautiful days. There are a wide variety of activities you can do with your pet. Here are...
Easter Toxicity: Easter Lilies and the Top 5 Easter Toxin According to ASPCA
Easter is rapidly approaching and that means many people will have lilies in their home. Did you know lilies and animals do not mix? Lilies are known to cause kidney damage in cats and some species of lilies are toxic to dogs as well. Pets don’t have to ingest the...
When should you microchip your pet?
Why should you microchip your pet? Have you ever left your door open just for a moment? Pets can be fast and microchips can significantly increase your chances of being reunited with your pet should they sneak off. The American Humane Association estimates that over...
When to Spay or Neuter Your Pet
You have a puppy or kitten and it’s time for the proverbial “snip-snip.” You’ve consulted with Dr. Google and learned that you absolutely MUST spay or neuter at 6 months of age. But you also learned that you absolutely MUST spay or neuter at 12 months of age. Or you...
Pet of the Month – August
Police Service Dog "Ronin" is a Belgian Malinois and is one of two PSD's that serve at the Castle Rock Police Department. Titan is trained in narcotics detection and suspect apprehension. Ronin and his handler, Officer Thompson, patrol the streets of Castle Rock in...
Pet of the Month – July
Police Service Dog "Titan" is a Belgian Malinois and is one of two PSD's that serve at the Castle Rock Police Department. Titan is trained in narcotics detection and suspect apprehension. Titan and his handler, Officer Brown, patrol the streets of Castle Rock in their...
Pet of the Month – June
Meet Our Pet of the Month - Perri! Perri is a Dachshund Jack Russell mix, and she's rescue from Denver Dachshund Rescue. Her family got her in July of 2016. She's a total sweetheart who loves her home and her family very much. Sometimes Perri can be a bit stubborn,...
Pet of the Month- May
Ranger is an (almost) 11 year old Greater Swiss Mountain Dog who was has lived with us since the day he was born. We are fortunate to be his breeders as well as his “humans”. At three months of age Ranger won “Best Puppy in Match” at our breed National Specialty and...
Pet of the Month- April
Meet Our April Pet of the Month - Lexi! Lexi is an adorable Golden Retriever who was adopted by her owners when she was just 10 months old. Her family got her free of charge after her breeder was forced to take her back from the original owner because she was...