You’re lying down on the couch, half-watching your favorite Netflix show while scrolling through TikTok. In the background, you hear a strange sound and assume it’s coming from the TV, until you look up and realize it’s actually your dog coughing across the room. Within seconds you’re typing the question so many pet parents have…
Read More...Maybe you noticed your dog pulling away when you touched their face. Maybe they have been eating more slowly, dropping food, or showing less interest in their favorite chew toy. Or maybe it is simply that their breath has changed and something feels off. Whatever brought you here, trust that instinct. These small, easy-to-dismiss changes…
Read More...We’ve all been there. Your dog bounds over for a cuddle, opens their mouth, and the moment is instantly less charming than you hoped. A little doggy odor is one thing. But persistent, strong dog bad breath is something else entirely, and it’s worth paying attention to. The good news? Bad breath in dogs is…
Read More...If your dog has bad breath, you’ve probably heard or thought “that’s just how dogs smell.” It’s one of those things pet owners tend to accept as normal. But here’s what we want you to know: persistent bad breath in dogs and cats is rarely just a quirk. More often, it’s the first visible signal…
Read More...Finding the right veterinary hospital is about more than location or availability. It’s about trust, communication, and knowing that the care your pet receives is guided by medical judgement, not corporate policy. Indian Peaks Veterinary Hospital is proud to be independently owned and provide local veterinary care in Boulder. That independence allows us to focus…
Read More...When it comes to oral health, both dogs and cats benefit from routine teeth cleanings. An anesthesia free teeth cleaning for pets is often marketed as a simpler or lower-cost alternative to a professional veterinary teeth cleaning, especially for pets that appear healthy or have visible tartar buildup. However, teeth cleanings are not all the…
Read More...Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition in dogs, but it is also highly preventable. Indian Peaks Veterinary Hospital believes that understanding dog heartworm prevention options is essential to protecting your dog’s long-term health and avoiding a disease that is far safer to prevent than to treat. Heartworm disease is spread through mosquito…
Read More...As the crisp air settles in and the Flatirons turn golden, fall in Boulder feels like a natural time to slow down and focus on what matters most – our health and the health of the pets we love. If your dog hasn’t had a professional dog teeth cleaning in Boulder, CO, now is the…
Read More...We are now offering direct booking for your pet care needs! We understand that your time is valuable, and we want to make the process of scheduling appointments as convenient as possible for you and your pets. Why Direct Booking? We believe in providing the best possible care for your pets, and that includes a…
Read More...Over the past two months, veterinarians across the Denver metro area have been seeing an elevated number of canine respiratory disease cases. There has not been any conclusive testing to indicate what may be causing the increased prevalence of this respiratory disease. This does not necessarily mean this is a new or novel virus as…
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