Broomfield Veterinary Hospital

01/07/2025

Happy 2025! Let’s talk pet insurance! It can be pretty overwhelming and confusing to reading through all the different bundles, plans, and policies that the numerous insurance providers have to offer you and your pet. That’s why we’d like to help you narrow down your options a bit.

There is a great resource called Pawlicy Advisor. They compare the current insurance plans out there in one place to make choosing the right plan easier with a little information from you. Please see below for the website to start your search today! Our second page is a great refresher and breakdown of different types of insurance plans as well. As always, we are here to help you navigate this process, so please give us a call with any questions!

12/28/2024

We here at Broomfield Veterinary thank you very much for continuing to allow us to provide great care for your pets! We are looking forward to what 2025 will bring. Please see our holiday hours below. *If your pets are in need of any medication refills please give us a call today so that we can get those ready for the holiday.*

12/20/2024

We here at Broomfield Veterinary wish you a very Merry Holiday!! *Please give us a call today if your pets are in need of any medication refills so that we can ensure they are ready for the holiday.*

12/12/2024

Wondering what to make of your senior pet’s blood work results?
We’ve got you. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

🔎 First, your veterinarian will review the results and consider them in light of your pet’s previous tests or symptoms. In other words, they’ll decipher your pet’s blood work, so you can understand what it all means.

☎️ Next, someone on our team will contact you. If your pet’s results are normal, this may be a veterinary technician or assistant. If the results are abnormal, your veterinarian may call, email, or request an in-person consult to discuss their findings and recommendations.

🫶 Normal and abnormal results play an equally important and valuable role in the care we recommend. No matter your pet’s results, our team will provide step-by-step guidance and support, ensuring the best possible outcomes for your best friend.

12/09/2024

🐾 For the love of pets.

Since at least 2000 BC, when formalized veterinary medicine first began taking shape, generous individuals have dedicated their lives to animal health and well-being. On December 9th, we celebrate the passionate professionals of our modern era and reflect on the evolution of our calling.

While today’s veterinary care is enriched by scientific advancements, cutting-edge technology and diagnostics, and a deeper understanding of animals, one thing has stood the test of time:

❤️ Our PASSION for improving the lives of animals and the people who love them.❤️

🎉 Celebrate with us!🎉 Thank a veterinary professional or share a story about veterinary caregivers and their impact on your life or your pet’s!

12/05/2024

Your senior pet looks healthy, but despite their familiar tail wag and happy-go-lucky nature, they could be suffering from a hidden illness.

Age-related health changes are rarely noticeable until pets are severely affected. By then, treatment is often less successful—or unavailable.

Preventive senior pet blood work can pinpoint concerning changes sooner, giving your veterinarian more time to intervene—and giving you and your pet more time together.

🐾 It’s time for the truth about your senior pet’s health. Ask for blood work at their next visit!

11/25/2024

11/22/2024

If you have noticed a new face around Broomfield Veterinary Hospital that is because we are happy to welcome Dr. Zalesak (Dr. Z) to our practice! Dr. Z received her Doctorate at Texas A&M and has spent several years working in urgent care and general practice. Her years of training have also included working with macaws in Peru, and flamingos and penguins at Fort Worth zoo! When not at work you can find Dr. Z playing volleyball, scuba diving, and hanging out with her three pets-two dogs, Rami and Luna, and a cat named Louienardo DeCatLeo (Leo). Welcome to the team Dr. Z!

11/21/2024

Left untreated, chronic pain from arthritis and other common age-related conditions can negatively affect your senior pet’s quality of life. But prompt diagnosis and treatment can restore comfortable mobility, allowing your senior pet to age with grace—not pain.

Subtle—and not so subtle—pain signs may include:
🤕Panting
🤕Hunching
🤕Hiding
🤕Increased sleeping or restlessness
🤕Irritability or aggression
🤕Decreased interest in physical activities or play
🤕Avoiding physical contact
🤕Increased or decreased grooming

Schedule an appointment if your senior pet is demonstrating any of these common pain signs.

11/12/2024

Limping is a classic sign of pain in pets, but it’s not the most common. Senior pets learn to adapt to their discomfort by changing how they move. These compensations can appear as changes in behavior or personality when they’re actually masking chronic pain.

Is your senior pet’s mobility not quite what it used to be? Contact our team to schedule an appointment!

11/05/2024

Is your senior pet in pain? It may be difficult to tell—unless you know how to spot it. Chronic or ongoing pain, such as that caused by arthritis, can influence your pet’s physical activity, mood, and behavior. If you notice your senior pet moving or acting abnormally, contact us to schedule an appointment.

10/28/2024

This pair of sugar gliders came to see us on Saturday for their wellness checks. Big or small, we recommend all pets come in for their check-ups to make sure all is well! Some fun facts about sugar gliders:

-They are nocturnal, so we are so grateful Jupiter and Saturn woke up to see us during the day!

- Their Latin name, Petaurus breviceps, roughly translates to "short-headed rope-dancer: in reference to their acrobatic skills.

- In the wild they can live in colonies of up to 30 sugar gliders, they love to be social!

*We highly recommend doing some research before bringing one of these cuties into your home. We have a comprehensive information list specifically for sugar gliders on our website. Please give us a call to set up an appointment to make sure we are setting them up for success!*

10/24/2024

If you think your pet has been exposed to a toxin, don’t wait for signs to appear. Contact us or the nearest veterinary emergency center for guidance!

Here are some other important numbers for toxic ingestion:

Pet Poison Helpline-855-764-7661

ASPCA Animal Poison Control-888-426-4435

10/17/2024

Are you filling your pet’s bowl properly? Ask for a nutritional assessment at your pet’s next wellness appointment! Our team is happy to help you determine the right meal portion.

10/14/2024

🎉Let’s hear it for veterinary technicians!🎉These superheroes not only save pets’ lives, but also provide essential technical support for veterinarians, administer treatments for hospitalized and outpatient pets, ensure patient safety and comfort, and provide vital education, encouragement, and support for pet owners like you.

💞In other words, veterinary technicians care for EVERYONE!💞

👏Join us in celebrating our vet techs—this week and every week. Let us know in the comments how a vet tech has positively impacted your pet’s life—or yours!

10/11/2024

🌪️🐾 Our hearts go out to the pets and families affected by the recent hurricanes. You can help make a difference!

🐶🐱💙 The ASPCA is working tirelessly to provide disaster relief to pets in need. Consider donating today to help animals impacted by the storms. Every little bit helps bring hope to those who need it most.



https://secure.aspca.org/donate/ps-202410bn1-sl-p1

10/10/2024

Like us, our pets’ care needs evolve with age. Adapting your pet’s lifestyle and veterinary care to suit their specific life stage will help ensure continued health and wellness.

10/03/2024

Did you know that more than half of pets are overweight or obese? Excess weight can negatively affect your pet’s longevity and their quality of life.

Restore your pet’s well-being and health! Schedule a nutrition and weight loss appointment today.