by Northgate Animal Hospital | Nov 19, 2019 | Dangers to Pets
As Thanksgiving approaches, you prepare for all of the delicious food you will cook and eat. Although Thanksgiving food is delicious, it’s not so safe for our furry friends. Here is a list of hazardous Thanksgiving foods to NOT feed your pet.1. Salty Turkey...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Oct 24, 2019 | Cats, Dangers to Pets, Dogs
Halloween is around the corner! This Halloween, be sure to keep your furry friends in mind by considering these three tips.Consider the costumeSome pets feel comfortable wearing clothing. Others do not. If your pet hates dressing up, don’t dress him up. And if he...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Aug 19, 2019 | Dangers to Pets
By Deepan Dutta Update Sunday 10 p.m.: Three more lakes in Colorado have tested positive for blue-green algae: Wonderland Lake, Thunderbird Lake in Boulder Quincy Reservoir in Aurora Sloan’s Lake in Denver Pikeview Reservoir and Prospect Lake in Colorado Springs...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Jul 10, 2019 | Dangers to Pets, Dogs
Article written by associates (Dr. Megan Glaser and Dr. Amy Vlazny) at the hospital of Dr. Scott’s classmate, Janis Shinkawa. Many of you may have heard that the FDA recently released a report investigating a possible link between grain free diets and dilated...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Apr 14, 2019 | Dangers to Pets, Dogs
Heartworm disease is a potentially fatal infection caused by heartworms. Heartworms are a type of roundworm that live in the heart, lungs and surrounding blood vessels of affected animals. Although it can be successfully treated, a heartworm infection can cause...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Mar 13, 2019 | Dangers to Pets
March is Poison Prevention Month, and we want to help you keep your pet healthy. If you own a pet, you will want to know about these common household items that could prove to be fatal for your pet: Drugs. Have a headache? Take a Tylenol. But if your pet accidentally...
