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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...
Is Your Cat Refusing to Eat? Call us now
Answers and next steps for pet parents
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...
Dog Not Eating? Here’s What You Need to Know
Causes and when to call your vet
2 min readIf your dog is behaving normally, is responsive, and alert, there’s no need for immediate concern. However, call us if your dog has missed more than two meals, is lethargic, vomits, or has loose stools.When Lucy the doodle stopped eating in May, her dog mom...
My Pet Threw Up! Now what?
Advice for those ties when your dog vomits
2.5 min readDr Jesse Wiliams, veterinarian at Goodheart Broadway, offers tips for a vomiting pet.Last week, Emily noticed her dog, Bailey, vomiting after a vigorous play session in the backyard. As a new dog owner, she was unsure if this was serious or a minor issue. ...
Is your dog getting too much exercise?
Dr David Liss answers your questions to keep your pet safe in the outdoors
3 min readDr David Liss of Goodheart Animal Health Center on avoiding excessive exercise for pets.Max, a Labrador, joined his owner Jake on a long bike ride on Bear Creek Trail last summer. Jake called us in a panic when Max collapsed from over-exertion at mile 4. We...
Keeping Pets Safe in Summer
Expert Advice from Dr Alex Robb, Medical Director of Goodheart Cherry Creek
2 min readPrep for a safe summer alongside your pets with Dr Robb’s safety tips. As temperatures rise, so do the risks for our pets. Dr Alex Robb, Medical Director of Goodheart Animal Health Center in Cherry Creek, offers valuable tips for pet safety this summer....
Decipher your cat or dog’s behaviors
Dr Carrie Oakes and Dr Ashlyn Spring answer common questions about funny (yet, common) pet behaviors 
3 minute readTake your relationship to the next level by understanding your pets’ nonverbal cues.What lies behind the everyday behaviors of cats and dogs? Two of our Goodheart veterinarians – Dr Carrie Oakes and Dr Ashlyn Spring at Goodheart Cherry Creek – unravel the...
A Feast for All Beasts  Safe Thanksgiving Foods for Your Pet

A Feast for All Beasts
Safe Thanksgiving Foods for Your Pet

1 min read Charlie Brown always shared Thanksgiving with Snoopy. If you plan carefully, your pets can join in on the holiday too. Some human foods are unsafe for pets. Yet, plain ingredients (or single ingredients) are fine. Avoid a Thanksgiving trip to the ER with...

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6 Signs Your Pet Has Allergies  Dogs suffer more often than cats

6 Signs Your Pet Has Allergies
Dogs suffer more often than cats

2 min read Four-year-old Odin suffers from allergies triggered by chicken (note: food allergies are the rarest kinds of dog allergies) and the environment. His mom, Hospital Manager Christine Dolce, says Odin’s itchiness gets in the way of his life. “He stops playing...

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