Being a pet owner comes with a lot of questions, and we're here to help. Our veterinary blog is filled with practical information, seasonal pet care tips, updates from our animal hospital, and answers to common questions we hear from pet owners throughout Boulder and the surrounding communities.
Whether you're looking for guidance on preventive care, senior pet health, nutrition, behavior, or the latest veterinary recommendations, you'll find helpful resources written by the team that cares for your pets every day.
Mask Recommendations
Boulder County Public Health Department has recently rescinded their mask mandate, making masks optional. At Indian Peaks Veterinary Hospital, safety is our number one priority for both animals and humans. We encourage everyone to wear masks while inside of our building, but they are not required. If you have any questions regarding our protocols surrounding…
Indian Peaks Announcement: Welcome Back!
Indian Peaks Veterinary Hospital is very excited to announce that we will be reopening our hospital to our clients on June 7th, 2021! Starting June 7th, we will be allowing 1 client into the exam room with your pet and ask that you wear a mask while inside the building. This policy is based on current CDC and Boulder County…
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Dr. Sabichi’s Retirement Announcement: Thank You for Your Service
Please join us in extending our best wishes to Dr. Lisa Sabichi, who after 35 years of practicing veterinary medicine, will be retiring August 11, 2020. As many of you know, Dr. Sabichi opened the doors at Indian Peaks Veterinary Hospital in 1995, fulfiling her dream of building a practice that above all deeply honors…
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COVID-19 Updates
With Gov. Jared Polis’s new Safer-at-Home order, the ban on elective procedures has been lifted. This means veterinary hospitals are now able to resume elective procedures again, which includes but is not limited to spay and neuter surgeries. These changes will be made effective today, Monday, April 27th. The health and well-being of your pet…
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Changes to Protocols and Hours
As many of you already know, Governor Jared Polis has issued a new Executive Order (D 2020 009) that states “All voluntary or elective surgeries or procedures, whether medical, dental, or veterinary, are suspended in the State of Colorado until April 14, 2020 at the earliest.” As stated in the order an elective procedure is…
New Indian Peaks Pharmacy Online
We are excited to announce that we will be partnering with Vetsource®, an online pharmacy for pets and their parents. Our partnership with Vetsource® means you can work with your veterinarian to receive quality prescription medications, food and health care products sourced directly from the manufacturer and have them shipped right to your front door! AutoShip allows…
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What You Should Know About Pet Seasonal Allergies
Allergy season is upon us, and we aren’t the only ones suffering. Dogs and cats can experience seasonal allergies just like we do. For humans, seasonal allergies tend to cause respiratory symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, and congestion. For animals, the most common symptoms tend to be skin and ear related. Here are a few…
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An Exciting New Chapter
Dear Indian Peaks Veterinary Hospital Community, We are pleased to share the news that the reins have been passed to Dr. Sarah Grier as the new owner of Indian Peaks Veterinary Hospital as of March 31, 2018. It has been a wonderful 23 years at the helm and I have been so blessed to have…
Foxtail Seed Season Is Here: What Pet Owners Need to Know
Every Spring brings about new plant life cycles, lovely weather, beautiful wild flowers, and, unfortunately, foxtail seeds. Foxtail seeds, also called grass awns, are prevalent in our Colorado outdoors and can be very hazardous to pets. As the tall stalks of grass begin to dry out in the Spring and Summer heat, the seeds break…