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Animal Hour: Handling heat stress in horses
We are facing extended periods of heat without the relief of monsoons. Combined with decreased air quality from smoke and area fires, it is important to monitor your horses carefully for signs of heat stress.
Fire safety for pets: How to be prepared
July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day and a good reminder make sure we’re prepared during fire season. Pack a Pet Emergency “Go-Bag”.
Animal Hour: Nutrition and skin health: Helping animals kick the itch
Like humans, an animal’s skin is its largest organ and serves as an important barrier against disease. Healthy skin helps protect against illness, while skin problems can affect comfort, sleep, metabolism and overall quality of life. Chronic itching can lead to...
Nutrition and joint health helps pets stay active and comfortable
Keeping your pet active and comfortable starts with maintaining a healthy weight, regular exercise, and proper nutrition. Joint-supporting nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, glucosamine, chondroitin, and hyaluronic acid may help promote healthy cartilage,...
Animal Hour: The veterinary exam: Why does every visit begin with an examination?
A physical exam is much more than a quick look-over. It is one of the most important tools veterinarians have for detecting illness early and for mapping a treatment plan or diagnostic work-up. While the exam can have many different names and purposes – such as annual...
Animal Hour: How Do I Keep My Cat Living Their Best Life?
Cats that are overweight — or even carrying more than their ideal body weight — face a significantly higher risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, joint disease, and diabetes. Enrichment toys that encourage movement, such as the Doc and Phoebe Feeder...
Animal Hour: How Can I Protect My Dog from Common Diseases?
In Colorado, tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, and Anaplasmosis are an increasing concern. These infections are transmitted through tick bites and can cause symptoms such as fever, lethargy, joint pain, and loss of appetite. In more advanced cases,...
Dental X-Ray Photos
(1a, 1b) Pulpitis in canine mandibular canines; inflammation of the pulp cavity can cause it to widen. In these views, you can see how much the pulp cavity expands in width from the green arrows to the red arrows. (1c) The same mandibular canines radiographed directly...
Dental X-Rays
Source: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/the-importance-of-dental-x-rays-in-dogs Why Dental X-Rays Are So Important for Your Pet When your veterinarian recommends dental X-rays during your pet’s dental cleaning, you might wonder: Are they really necessary? It’s...
Urinalysis
Source: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/urinalysis What is a urinalysis? A urinalysis is a routine test that examines urine properties, helping assess the health of the urinary system, kidneys, and other organ systems. Urinalysis is a valuable test for both...
Preventative Care
Preventative Care and Why We Care Picture this: You bring your pet into On-Site Veterinary Hospital for their annual exam and vaccines. The veterinarian gives your pet a clean bill of health, but then recommends a “Comprehensive Wellness Profile”. This includes a...
Equine Core Vaccines
Understanding Equine Core Vaccines Source: the American Association of Equine Practitioners Vaccination is one of the most important tools we have to protect the health and wellbeing of equines. However, not all vaccines are created equal. In veterinary medicine,...
Horse Enrichment
What is enrichment, and why is it important? Enrichment provides engagement with their natural behaviors and habits. Enrichment helps keep your horse happy and healthy, both physically and mentally, by allowing them to engage in activities that stimulate both mind and...
Dog Enrichment
What is enrichment, and why is it important? Enrichment provides engagement with their natural behaviors and habits such as chewing, sniffing, and exploring. Enrichment helps keep your dog happy and healthy, both physically and mentally, by allowing them to engage in...
Feline Grimace Scale
>(^._.^)< … >(^._.^)< … >(^._.^)< Understanding the Feline Grimace Scale: How Cats Hide Pain Cats are masters of subtlety, especially when it comes to pain. Unlike humans, cats rarely cry out or limp dramatically when in pain. Instead, they rely on...
Standard of Care
Wellness Exams What is a wellness exam? Wellness exams are annual exams that allow your veterinarian to stay up to date on your pet. It is crucial to keep your veterinarian updated on any changes to your pet’s routine, and on the type and quantity of food,...
Kitten Enrichment
What is enrichment, and why is it important? Enrichment is crucial for the development of a happy and healthy kitten. It provides engagement with their natural behaviors and habits such as hunting, climbing, and exploring. Enrichment helps keep your kitten happy and...
Wellness Plans: Proactive Care That Pays Off
Caring for your animals shouldn’t feel overwhelming or unpredictable. That’s why On-Site Veterinary offers annual wellness plans…
Puppy Enrichment
What is enrichment, and why is it important? Enrichment is crucial for the development of a happy and healthy puppy. It provides engagement with their natural behaviors and habits such as chewing, sniffing, and exploring. Enrichment helps keep your puppy happy and...
Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) Outbreak
As of 12/01/2025, there are confirmed cases in Arizona, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Washington….
Dog-Safe Foods on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to celebrate with loved ones but not all pets enjoy the extra noise, visitors, and activity. To help keep your pet safe…