Health Alert

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

A broken heart: risk of heart disease in boutique or grain-free diets and exotic ingredients By Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, Ph.D., DACVN, veterinary nutritionist and professor at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University Posted: JUNE 04, 2018 – Read the entire blog Earlier this year, Peanut, a 4-year-old…

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

  If your dog has recently gotten into raisins or grapes, contact Aspen Grove Veterinary Care (or your local animal hospital)* immediately at (970) 416-0232. *Aspen Grove Veterinary Care is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. If you don’t live in Fort Collins, please contact a local veterinarian. So your dog…

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

What is a TPLO? TPLO, or tibial-plateau-leveling osteotomy, is a surgery performed on dogs to stabilize their torn cranial cruciate ligament, also known as an ACL. Preparations  Once the surgery is over, your dog will need to heal and repair. As an owner, you want to make sure your home is…

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Heads up, pet owners! Two Colorado dogs recently tested positive for rabies, the first reported cases in Colorado since 2003. Is your pet vaccinated? Learn more about rabies and how to protect yourself and your pets below. Both dogs and cats are susceptible to rabies and both can pass it to…

Saturday, June 18, 2016

With all the recent wildfires in Colorado, and Fort Collins specifically, Aspen Grove Vet Care would like to remind you of proper fire safety and prevention for families with pets. Statistics show that half a million pets are affected and 40,000 pets are killed by fires annually.  So before a…

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Sugar substitutes are big business. Less sugar can mean weight loss, improved health, diabetic control, and even reduced tooth decay. The quest for products that can sweeten and cook like sugar is ongoing. Xylitol is common sugar substitute, especially when it comes to sugarless gum. Not only does xylitol offer…

Friday, August 2, 2013

“Grizzly” came in a few days ago after being bitten on his head by a Rattle Snake during his hike in Horsetooth Park. He was in critical condition, but is now stable and enjoying all of the attention he is getting from the staff at Aspen Grove. Below are some…

Friday, February 8, 2013

Kennel cough is making its way around town! We’ve had 5 cases in the last 2 days from various different boarding/day care facilities around town. Remember, kennel cough has nothing to do with the cleanliness of a facility and does not mean that your pet is being neglected in any…

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

What is bloat or GDV? Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV) is a life threatening disorder most commonly seen in large, deep-chested dogs. In its early stage, the stomach fills with gas, causing a simple gastric dilatation or bloat. Sometimes, the condition progresses no further than a bloat. A GDV is…

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

You’ve seen the TV advertisements for Internet pet pharmacies – they promote the convenience of home shopping with the benefit of big savings but are they a wise option for you and your pet? While some online pharmacies are trustworthy, most have questionable ethics and business practices. Some top online…