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• Rabies

  BY SUSAN PATTON, DVM

  Here in, Boulder, Colorado we all avoid skunks for the horrific smell they produce, but there is another reason also: Rabies! Traditionally in Colorado, bats have been the main source of infection, but in recent years th... read more

• ALLERGIES SHOW UP IN THE WEIRDEST PLACES

  By Susan Patton, DVM

  As the fall allergy peak nears let’s take a quick look at how seasonal allergy symptoms appear. EYES: The conjunctiva or pink tissue around the eyes can become itchy and can potentially result in a bacterial i... read more

• Grain Free Diets- Don't Believe the Hype

  By Dr. Shelle Raines and Dr. Michael Skarie

  Around 2010, what had been a health fad exploded on to the human nutrition scene, and the big buzz was gluten free. New products labeled “gluten free” and “grain free” exploded on the human market... read more

• GRASSEEDS, FOXTAILS AND SPEAR GRASS TIME!

  BY SUSAN PATTON, DVM

  Colorado pet owners BEWARE as its dry season in Colorado and the grasses become mini-weapons for the next few weeks! As the grass seeds dry and fall off their seed tips have a sharp one-way barb at the end which can get ... read more

• SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT HEARTWORMS IN COLORADO ANIMALS

  By Dr. Shelle Raines, DVM

  Weather is warming and insects are coming to full population levels to make our pet’s life a little more uncomfortable and increase the risk to their health. Mosquitoes are the mandatory carrier of heartworm diseas... read more