Doctors of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Surgeons are medical professionals whose primary responsibility is protecting the health and welfare of animals and people. The term "Veterinarian" comes from veterinae, which means "working animals." Every veterinarian has gone through extensive medical training for animals and has received a license to practice veterinary medicine.
Veterinarians diagnose and control animal diseases, treat sick and injured animals, prevent the transmission of animal diseases to people, and advise owners on proper care of pets and livestock. They ensure a safe food supply by maintaining the health of food animals. Veterinarians are also involved in wildlife preservation and conservation and public health of the human population.
You are probably most familiar with veterinarians who specialize in pet medicine in a clinical setting such as an animal hospital or veterinary clinic. During each visit, this type of veterinarian will be able to guide you in all aspects of pet maintenance, including food requirements, daily care, and any special needs.
Veterinarians diagnose and control animal diseases, treat sick and injured animals, prevent the transmission of animal diseases to people, and advise owners on proper care of pets and livestock. They ensure a safe food supply by maintaining the health of food animals. Veterinarians are also involved in wildlife preservation and conservation and public health of the human population.
You are probably most familiar with veterinarians who specialize in pet medicine in a clinical setting such as an animal hospital or veterinary clinic. During each visit, this type of veterinarian will be able to guide you in all aspects of pet maintenance, including food requirements, daily care, and any special needs.
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As our pets live longer veterinarians are faced with many of the same concerns as human physicians.
Older pets are more prone to organ failure, cancer and oral disease.
The Complete Health Profile is part of our effort to avert or lessen the impact of potential problems to your pet's health.
The Complete Health Profile is an extension of our regular exam and in addition includes a Blood Chemistry Panel, a Complete Blood Count, an electrocardiogram, a Urinalysis or X-rays and possibly Thyroid Testing.
Older pets are more prone to organ failure, cancer and oral disease.
The Complete Health Profile is part of our effort to avert or lessen the impact of potential problems to your pet's health.
The Complete Health Profile is an extension of our regular exam and in addition includes a Blood Chemistry Panel, a Complete Blood Count, an electrocardiogram, a Urinalysis or X-rays and possibly Thyroid Testing.
Hi, I am Paul, owner and veterinarian at Highland Animal Hospital.
I grew up on a dude ranch in Colorado near Estes Park, graduated from CSU in 1972, and have owned Highland Animal Hospital since 1987.
My wife of 41 years and I have two grown children and six grandchildren.
I appreciate the confidence families place in us and am very grateful for the opportunities we have to provide good health care for so many pets we consider friends.
We make a difference.
We seek to blend the needs of our patients with the desires of their owners.
I grew up on a dude ranch in Colorado near Estes Park, graduated from CSU in 1972, and have owned Highland Animal Hospital since 1987.
My wife of 41 years and I have two grown children and six grandchildren.
I appreciate the confidence families place in us and am very grateful for the opportunities we have to provide good health care for so many pets we consider friends.
We make a difference.
We seek to blend the needs of our patients with the desires of their owners.
Canine hip dysplasia is the abnormal formation of the hip joint and one of the leading causes of rear leg lameness in dogs.
Hip dysplasia is most prevalent in larger breed dogs, especially German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Labradors, Saint Bernards.
Heartworm Disease Heartworm is a long, string-like parasitic worm that has the scientific name Dirofilaria immitis.
It earns its common name by living in the host's heart, lungs, and blood vessels.
Heartworm can cause severe lung disease, heart failure, organ damage, .
Hip dysplasia is most prevalent in larger breed dogs, especially German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Labradors, Saint Bernards.
Heartworm Disease Heartworm is a long, string-like parasitic worm that has the scientific name Dirofilaria immitis.
It earns its common name by living in the host's heart, lungs, and blood vessels.
Heartworm can cause severe lung disease, heart failure, organ damage, .
It is important to differentiate between vomiting and regurgitation.
Vomiting is a dynamic process, with the dog actively using its stomach muscles.
The material produced by vomiting will look digested.
Regurgitation is a passive process, the dog appears to just burp up contents.
The material produced does not appear digested.
Talk to your veterinarian if you have any questions or notice continued vomiting or regurgitation from your dog.
When you come home to find a mess on the floor, it is easy to assume that the dog vomited.
Vomiting is a dynamic process, with the dog actively using its stomach muscles.
The material produced by vomiting will look digested.
Regurgitation is a passive process, the dog appears to just burp up contents.
The material produced does not appear digested.
Talk to your veterinarian if you have any questions or notice continued vomiting or regurgitation from your dog.
When you come home to find a mess on the floor, it is easy to assume that the dog vomited.
Renal failure can occur in cats of any age, although senior cats are at increased risk for chronic renal failure.
For both acute and chronic renal failure, early diagnosis can make a significant difference for a cat's long-term health prognosis.
If you suspect that your pet is suffering from chronic or acute renal failure, contact your veterinarian.
Your cat's life may depend upon it.
Acute renal failure and chronic renal failure are two health problems that commonly affect cats.
Acute renal failure can affect cats at any age; emergency care is essential to treating this condition and saving a cat's life.
For both acute and chronic renal failure, early diagnosis can make a significant difference for a cat's long-term health prognosis.
If you suspect that your pet is suffering from chronic or acute renal failure, contact your veterinarian.
Your cat's life may depend upon it.
Acute renal failure and chronic renal failure are two health problems that commonly affect cats.
Acute renal failure can affect cats at any age; emergency care is essential to treating this condition and saving a cat's life.
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