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When Your Pet Stops Doing the Things They Love: What Behavior Changes Can Tell Us About Their Health
By Dr. Michael Skarie, DVM One of the easiest things for pet owners to notice is when something about their dog or cat changes. Maybe your dog used to jump onto the bed every night, but now waits...
What Your Pet’s Bloodwork Can Tell Us Before You See a Problem
By Dr. Michael Skarie, DVM When your dog or cat looks healthy, it is easy to assume everything inside the body is working exactly as it should. They are eating. They are playing. They are going for...
Creating Healthy Daily Habits That Help Dogs and Cats Thrive for a Lifetime
By Dr. Michael Skarie, DVM As veterinarians, we often talk about preventive care as a series of important milestones—wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, dental care, and routine...
The Everyday Signs Your Dog or Cat Is Thriving: A Wellness Guide for Pet Owners
By Dr. Michael Skarie, DVM As veterinarians, one of the questions we hear most often is, "How do I know if my pet is healthy?" It's an understandable question. Dogs and cats can't tell us when...
How Small Daily Habits Shape a Healthier Life for Y our Dog or Cat
By Dr. Michael Skarie, DVM – Hess Ridge Animal Hospital When many pet owners think about wellness, they often think about annual checkups, vaccinations, or dental cleanings. Those are important...
Why Your Pet’s Routine May Be the Biggest Predictor of Their Long-Term Health
By Dr. Michael Skarie, DVM Owner of Hess Ridge Animal Hospital When people think about keeping their dog or cat healthy, they often focus on the big milestones. Annual wellness visits. Vaccinations....
The Everyday Habits That Help Dogs and Cats Stay Healthier for Years to Come
By Dr. Michael Skarie, DVM Owner of Hess Ridge Animal Hospital When people think about keeping their pets healthy, they often think about the big moments. Annual wellness exams. Vaccinations. Dental...
Why Knowing What’s Normal for Your Pet Is One of the Most Important Parts of Preventive Care
By Dr. Michael Skarie, DVM Owner of Hess Ridge Animal Hospital One of the most challenging parts of veterinary medicine is that pets cannot tell us when something feels different. They cannot...
The Annual Wellness Visit: What We Learn About Your Pet in Just One Appointment
By Dr. Michael Skarie, DVM Owner of Hess Ridge Animal Hospital When most pet owners think about an annual wellness visit, they often picture vaccines. A quick exam. Maybe a refill on preventives. A...
What Does My Dog or Cat Need During a Wellness Exam?
Why Every Pet Needs a Personalized Preventive Care Plan By Dr. Michael Skarie, DVMOwner, Hess Ridge Animal Hospital – Parker, Colorado One of the most common questions I hear from pet owners is:...