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Articles About Dog Health

What’s Wrong With My Dog?

March 11, 2026 Articles About Dog Health

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…

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Periodontal Disease in Dogs: From First Signs to Treatment

February 24, 2026 Articles About Dog Health, Dog Health

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…

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Dog Bad Breath: The Causes, the Cures, and When to Worry

February 19, 2026 Articles About Dog Health, Dog Health

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…

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Why Dental Disease Is a Whole-Body Health Issue for Pets

February 11, 2026 Articles About Cat Health, Articles About Dog Health, Dog Health

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…

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Local Veterinary Care in Boulder That Puts Pets First

February 4, 2026 Articles About Dog Health

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…

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What are The Different Dog Heartworm Prevention Options?

January 11, 2026 Articles About Dog Health, Pet Heartworm Prevention

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…

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Recovering from Surgery: A Pet Owner’s Guide to Essential Care

May 9, 2025 Articles About Cat Health, Articles About Dog Health

We’ve all been there—that mix of relief and worry when picking up your beloved pet from surgery. Their groggy eyes and slightly unsteady gait can tug at your heartstrings, leaving you wondering if you’re truly prepared for what comes next. As a pet parent myself, I remember bringing my Lab mix home after her spay…

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Understanding the Need for Dog or Cat Teeth Removal: When Is It Necessary?

March 17, 2025 Articles About Dog Health

Picture this: your dog seems to be struggling with eating, maybe chewing on one side or refusing food altogether. They’re drooling more than usual, and you notice bad breath—something’s not quite right. A trip to the vet reveals the cause: dental pain that could require teeth removal. It’s a tough situation to face as a…

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Indian Peaks Veterinary Hospital Proud to Announce Updates to Its Services Page on Pet Surgery

February 20, 2025 Articles About Dog Health

Boulder’s leading veterinary practice recently revamped its webpage on surgical services so it could serve as a comprehensive guide that empowers pet parents.   BOULDER, Colorado – Indian Peaks Veterinary Hospital is proud to announce the launch of its newly updated pet surgery services page, providing pet owners with a one-stop resource for understanding the…

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Ensure Your Pet’s Oral Health with Comprehensive Dental Services at Indian Peaks Veterinary Hospital

August 26, 2024 Articles About Dog Health

The pet dentist in Boulder is proud to offer a wide range of advanced dental services at its state-of-the-art office.   BOULDER, Colorado – Indian Peaks Veterinary Hospital (IPVH), a trusted name in veterinary care in Boulder, CO, is reminding pet owners of the importance of dental health for their furry companions. The hospital is…

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