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The Importance of Vitamin D in Companion Animals by Merry Gibson DVM
Vitamin D may play a much bigger role in companion pets than previously thought. Studies are showing correlations between low Vitamin D levels and a number of diseases. Human studies have provided some fascinating insights into the role Vitamin D plays in our...
Why More and More Dogs are Tearing their ACL (or CCL = Cranial Cruciate Ligament)
Chances are if you have been a pet owner for any length of time, you have experienced a pet with an ACL injury. Tearing the ACL in dogs is, unfortunately, one of the most common injuries a dog will experience today. Like us humans, ACL tears happen and...
To Spay or Not to Spay (or Neuter) by Dr. Ana Carbon, DVM
So 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...
Pet of the Month-July 2019
The Animal Care Center of Castle Pines' Pet of the Month for July 2019 is a very awesome and handsome 12 year old-something Golden Retriever and one of my personal favorite pets. Tater is pretty darn special and he is care for and loved by Diane and Sandy Edens.
Six tips for keeping your furry best friend safe in Wyoming’s outdoors
Here's a collaboration with our own bird dog enthusiast Dr. Shawn Wayment. https://trib.com/outdoors/six-tips-for-keeping-your-furry-best-friend-safe-in/article_0f1ca29c-9492-5ab0-8689-2968272daa25.html
Food Allergies by Dr. Angela Everett
Food allergies in pets can manifest in many ways ranging from ear infections and itchy skin to gastrointestinal signs including soft stool, decreased appetite, and belching. While any dog or cat can be allergic to any food (I even knew a dog allergic to carrots!), the...
Pet of the Month–June 2019
Skye is a border collie who has been working with the behavior service since 2017 to overcome his fear of veterinary handling. All of his hard work has paid off as he just celebrated his 15th birthday! Skye's mom was excited to share, We’d be honored to stand for the...
The STRIKING truth about Snake Avoidance Training Classes
With warmer weather around the corner (in theory!), and Coloradans breaking out their hiking boots, our dogs are facing the risk of coming upon snakes on the trails. With a recent upswing in the number of dangerous species like rattlesnakes, bites are...
Baby Tooth Dododododo
Puppy and kitten teeth are cute, little and sharp. Eventually, like most species, these baby teeth, also known as deciduous teeth, will fall out to allow the permanent teeth to erupt. The adult incisors are the first to begin to erupt at around 3-4 months whereas the...
Introducing 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,...