How long does spaying take?
Spaying your female pet is a great way to prevent unwanted litters. It can also help protect your pet from some forms of cancer. Here, our North Boulder vets explain the spaying process and how long the procedure takes.
Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pets
There are a number of reasons to have your cat or dog spayed or neutered besides preventing unwanted births. Today, our North Boulder vets share some of the benefits of having your pet spayed or neutered and at what age you should take them in for the procedure.
Laser vs. Traditional Spay: Which is better?
Unless you are planning on breeding your female pet, having them spayed is recommended. Here, our North Boulder vets explain having your pet spayed traditionally versus with surgical lasers.
Male Cat Before & After Neutering: Behavior & Recovery
Neutering procedures are a safe and common surgery for male cats that can prevent unwanted litters, protect them from certain health issues, and even help control some undesirable behaviors. Today our North Boulder vets explain what you can expect before and after neutering your male cat.
Signs of Infection After Spaying or Neutering a Dog
Although spaying or neutering a dog is a common surgery and rarely has complications, pet parents still need to know how to spot signs of infection. Today, our North Boulder vets explain what to expect after the procedure and when extra veterinary care is required.
How to Care for a Newborn Kitten
Today our North Boulder vets explain how to provide care for a newborn kitten in a situation where it does not have a mother, including feeding requirements, veterinary care requirements, and when a trip to the emergency vet is needed.
The Health & Mood-Boosting Benefits of Pets
In this post, our North Boulder vets share some of the powerful mood and health-boosting properties of owning a pet.
When is a dog considered a senior?
Today our North Boulder vets discuss at what age a dog is considered senior, how to spot signs of aging, and the special care requirements that an ageing dog may need.
The Importance of Routine Vet Visits
Routine exams are important for your pet. They allow our North Boulder vets to ensure your companion is in good health and find any emerging issues early while they are the most treatable.
Limping in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
At North Boulder Companion Animal Hospital, we often have patients brought in for limping. Today, our North Boulder vets look at the many causes of limping in dogs, what you can do to help your limping dog, and when it's time to see a vet.