At Lafayette Companion Animal Hospital, we often see dogs with "hot spots" or allergic dermatitis (also called atopic dermatitis). Dogs often develop these skin conditions when they are exposed to an allergen. In this post, our Boulder County vets discuss ways you can recognize the different types of allergic dermatitis in dogs and how they are treated.
It can be concerning to see your dog suffering from pain or discomfort. In this post, our Boulder County explain how dogs tend to handle this, how they show pain or discomfort, and how to know when your dog is suffering and when they might require urgent care.
Vaccines protect dogs and puppies from a wide range of diseases, making vaccination schedules an essential part of their long-term health care. Continue reading to find out what shots your puppy or dog needs and when they need them.
Just like us, our dogs can develop dental cavities due to inadequate oral hygiene. In today's post, our Boulder County vets explain how dog cavities are treated and how to prevent your canine companion from developing a cavity.
We at Lafayette Companion Animal Hospital strongly believe in educating our clients to help them be the best pet owners they can be. In order to help you make the best choices for your pet's medical care, our Boulder County veterinarians will talk to you today about urinalysis for dogs and cats as well as how to interpret your pet's urinalysis results.
Are you thinking about getting a feathered friend as a pet? Friendly and gentle are undoubtedly your top two requirements in a new bird, but be sure to consider other important factors such as personality and size before deciding on the best bird to own as a pet. Here are some ideas from our Lafayette Companion Animal Hospital vets.
Thanks to advancements in veterinary care and medicine, pet nutrition and diet research and development, and accessibility to information for pet owners, our senior cats are living far longer than they used to. Today, our Boulder County vets talk about what to expect as your cat ages and share tips on how to care for your senior cat.
Although our hospital does not offer acupuncture treatment, our Boulder County vets would like to discuss the benefits of acupuncture for dogs.
A dog's oral health has a direct impact on their overall health, but many of our canine companions do not receive the dental care they need to avoid oral health problems such as periodontal disease. Our Boulder County veterinarians discuss the periodontal disease in dogs and how to treat and prevent it.
Ringworm is a fungus, similar to athlete's foot, despite its name. It produces infectious seeds known as spores, which are extremely hardy and difficult to eradicate in the environment. Ringworm can infect any animal's skin, including dogs. Today, our Boulder County veterinarians talk about ringworm in dogs and how it looks.