by Goodheart Animal Health Center | Apr 4, 2025 | Blog
4 minute read Heartworm disease is a community issue: the more pets that have heartworms in any area, the higher the risk that mosquitos will carry it and infect another pet. “We have a lot more dogs who are moving here from the South and bringing their infections...
by Goodheart Animal Health Center | Mar 4, 2025 | Blog
4 min read Seemingly healthy grain-free pet diets aren’t helpful to a dog’s health. In fact, research shows they cause issues with the heart. Goodheart recommends against grain-free foods. A few years ago, Dr. Beth Spencer saw a sweet Pit Bull Terrier twice in...
by Goodheart Animal Health Center | Oct 10, 2024 | Blog
5 min read Dr 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...
by Goodheart Animal Health Center | Sep 20, 2024 | Blog
2 min read Staying safe on Halloween doesn’t need to be tricky. Celebrate the spookiest night of the year by keeping your pet away from these hazards: #1: Candy bags and wrappers Bags and wrappers can be as dangerous to your pet as the treats they contain. Plastic...
by Goodheart Animal Health Center | Sep 16, 2024 | Blog
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...
