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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:...
Why Waiting Until Your Pet Is Sick Can Cost More Than You Think
By Dr. Michael Skarie, DVM Owner of Hess Ridge Animal Hospital Quick Answer: Why does preventive veterinary care matter? Preventive veterinary care helps detect health problems before pets become...
Why Wellness Visits Matter More Than Most Pet Owners Realize
The Hidden Problems Routine Exams Catch in Dogs and Cats Before They Become Serious By Dr. Michael Skarie, DVM Owner of Hess Ridge Animal Hospital When most people think about a wellness visit for...
Why Dogs and Cats Need Real Dental Care: What Most Pet Owners Miss About Oral Health
By Michael Skarie, DVMOwner, Hess Ridge Animal Hospital | Parker, Colorado When most pet owners hear the words dog dental cleaning or cat dental cleaning, they often think of bad breath, stained...
Is Dog & Cat Dental Cleaning Worth It? What Most Pet Owners Don’t Realize
By Dr. Michael Skarie, DVMOwner of Hess Ridge Animal Hospital When pet owners in Parker, CO hear “dental cleaning,” they often think of it as optional or cosmetic. Something that helps with bad...
How Often Do Dogs and Cats Need Dental Cleanings?
By Dr. Michael Skarie, DVM Veterinarian and Owner of Hess Ridge Animal Hospital One of the most common questions we hear from pet owners is: “How often does my dog or cat actually need a dental...