Dog Health

With temperatures well under freezing in the Pikes Peak Region lately, daily walks with dogs can be more uncomfortable than ever, for both people and canines. Even if you’ve never dressed your dog in a coat before, as you bundle up to go outside consider whether your pooch also needs protection from the cold. At … Read More »

As the days get colder and darker here in Colorado, people are busy planning Christmas get togethers and heating up their ovens for holiday goodies. Whether you’re baking a batch of gingerbread cookies, perfecting your spice cake or doctoring your eggnog, you’re probably using nutmeg as a favored spice. But before you start adding nutmeg … Read More »

Seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), affects approximately 10 million adults in the U.S. You may have heard of this type of depression and wouldn’t wish it on anyone, especially your pooch! But wait, is SAD something you should be concerned about as a dog parent? Can dogs get seasonal depression? It … Read More »

Dogs are prone to inflammation, just like humans. This can be caused by a variety of things, such as allergies, injuries, and infections. When your dog is experiencing inflammation, it can be very uncomfortable and even painful. What is Inflammation in Dogs? Inflammation is a common physical response, usually to injury or illness. It’s the … Read More »

Is your dog’s itchy skin driving him or her bonkers? It might even be getting on your nerves – the scratching, the licking, the chewing. If your dog is itching like crazy it might be driving you both up the walls! Dogs love a good scratch, but excessive itching can be a sign of an … Read More »

Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC) in dogs is a medical condition causing dogs to collapse during strenuous activity. It is characterized by muscle weakness, lack of coordination, and life-threatening collapse after intense exercise in otherwise healthy dogs. What is Exercise-Induced Collapse in Dogs? Exercise-induced collapse is an inherited neuromuscular disease. From a scientific perspective, the disease is … Read More »

Hair loss in dogs is called alopecia. It can appear in a single spot, in patches, or all over the body. Usually alopecia occurs on the top of the head, belly, back and ears. In addition to bald patches, you might notice redness, crusting and swelling around the bald areas. Dogs with this condition tend … Read More »

Every year, thousands of dogs suffer from a range of tick-borne diseases. These ailments can produce some very serious and painful symptoms for your dog. Some diseases spread by ticks can even be fatal to your dog. Tick-borne diseases are a growing threat to both canine and human health. Ticks are parasites that attach to … Read More »