by Northgate Animal Hospital | Mar 29, 2017 | Dogs
Picking the right dog is a decision that is more important than you may think. Just go to any animal shelter to see countless homeless dogs that ended up there because they were a mismatch for their adopting families or their families did not anticipate the level of...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Mar 22, 2017 | Dangers to Pets
Heartworm disease is caused by a mosquito-transmitted parasite. If left untreated, it can be a debilitating disease and sometimes prove fatal. Companions infected with heartworms can be found in all states, in spite of the fact that very effective heartworm prevention...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Mar 15, 2017 | Cats
Ever catch your cat sneezing? No fear, the occasional sneeze is not a big deal! When a cat sneezes, he’s just releasing high-pressure air from his nose and mouth. However, if your cat is excessively sneezing (more than just a few times a day or more than a few days in...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Mar 8, 2017 | Hospital News
On Monday, February 20, 2017, we had a great 4H group tour our hospital. It was wonderful to have them here, and we hope they had just as much fun as we did! If you know of a group which would enjoy a tour of our hospital call us at 719-481-3080 and ask to speak with...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Mar 1, 2017 | Dogs
When dogs scoot their butts on the floor or grass, people often consider it a comical or embarrassing behavior as though the dog is doing it for pleasure. In reality, when dogs scoot, it is a sign of one thing: their bottoms are irritated or uncomfortable and they are...
