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Wildfire Preparedness for Families with Pets
Tips to keep your cats and dogs safe during natural disasters
3 minute readPet parents need to work pet safety into the preparation equation. “Make sure there’s a person responsible for each pet,” says Dr Beth Spencer, Medical Director of Goodheart BroadwayDr Beth Spencer has personal experience with evacuating her home. A...
Heartworm Disease in Dogs & Cats
Monthly medicine helps your pet avoid this painful, life-threatening disease
4 minute readHeartworm 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 with...
Grain-Free Dog Food & Heart Health Risks
Understand how certain diets could harm your dog’s heart
4 min readSeemingly 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 two...
Big Hearts: Heartwarming Kitten Rescues
3 Veterinary Technicians Turn Abandoned Kittens into Beloved Family Members
5 min read3 of our...
Protect Your Pets from Coyotes & Hawks
5 Ways to keep your cats & dogs safe from common local predators
3 min readIt’s important to protect cats and dogs from local wildlife who might see our pets as a tasty meal, especially at night.“Fred came home with long scars down his back,” recalls Dr Beth Spencer. We realized he had survived being carried off by a bird of prey....
Goodheart Gives Back to Denver Pets
We’re teaming up with The Avalanche & Freedom Service Dogs to support a puppy-in-training
3 min readOur (good) hearts are full with the prospect that we’ll help a puppy-in-training.We know that healthy pets have a beautiful impact on families and individuals. So, we’ve made community giving a core value at both Goodheart Animal Health Center hospitals....
Garden Mushrooms Are Toxic to Dogs (& Outdoor Cats)
You can help your pet: recognize and prevent exposure after rainfall
3 min readDogs (and outdoor cats) are curious. They might sniff, lick, or eat things they discover during walks or backyard playtime.Garden mushrooms thrive in moist environments, making Denver’s yards, parks, and trails ideal spots for fungi growth after rainfall....
Recognize Signs of Your Pet’s Ear Infection
Plus: Tips to prevent and manage them in cats and dogs
5 min readDr 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 swimming...
4 Halloween Treats to Keep from Your Pet
2 min readStaying 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...