VCA Northwest Animal Hospital

VCA Northwest Animal Hospital Call 719-593-8582 for your appointment

Stay safe, stay merry this holiday season!Be prepared by learning which common festive hazards to keep out of reach of p...
12/06/2024

Stay safe, stay merry this holiday season!

Be prepared by learning which common festive hazards to keep out of reach of pets—curated by Trupanion. https://bit.ly/3Azq6W1

12/04/2024

How good are you at pet trivia? Can you guess which are the true facts and which one is the lie?

Comment below if you got it right.

📸: VCA Aventura Animal Hospital and Pet Resort

Join us in helping a shelter pet find Every dollar donated will support adoption readiness and veterinary care for pets...
12/03/2024

Join us in helping a shelter pet find

Every dollar donated will support adoption readiness and veterinary care for pets waiting for a home.

Visit your local VCA hospital to donate.

12/02/2024

Have a happy, hazard-free holiday! We're providing 50% off an ER exam for all pet owners and free ER exams for CareClub members.

Visit https://pets.vcahospitals.com/er-holiday to claim your 50% off coupon, find a VCA Animal Hospitals Emergency Care location near you, and discover more tips for a safe, pet-friendly holiday season.

Offer for free ER exams available for CareClub Members only. Offer for 50% off one ER exam. Both offers available at participating ER locations through 1/15/25. Terms and conditions apply.

Happy Thanksgiving! We are closed today. We will be open tomorrow, November 29th.
11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are closed today. We will be open tomorrow, November 29th.

11/27/2024

There’s so much to be grateful for this year, including the health of your pet. Watch to learn more about what foods to avoid feeding your pet this Thanksgiving.

🎥: VCA Blum Animal Hospital

11/25/2024

It’s the flavor of the season, but it might not be right for your pet. Hear important tips from our team on what to watch out for this pumpkin-filled time of year.

The border collie originated in Britain around the English and Scottish border during the 1800s.A defining event was the...
11/24/2024

The border collie originated in Britain around the English and Scottish border during the 1800s.
A defining event was the advent of the first competitive sheepdog trial in 1873, in which a dog named H**p made such a good showing that he became sought after for stud. H**p is considered to be the father of the border collie.
H**p and his progeny herded not by nipping and barking, as was commonplace, but by staring and stalking (known as "giving eye"). This intimidated the sheep into moving.
Learn more at https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/dog-breeds/border-collie

How does your dog make you thankful? 🐶
11/23/2024

How does your dog make you thankful? 🐶

This holiday season, we’re gifting CareClub® members extra peace of mind with FREE Emergency Care exams* until January 1...
11/22/2024

This holiday season, we’re gifting CareClub® members extra peace of mind with FREE Emergency Care exams* until January 15. Simply show proof of your CareClub® membership status with your myVCA™ app. Find emergency care near you: https://pets.vcahospitals.com/er-holiday

Free ER exams offer available for CareClub Members only at VCA Animal Hospitals Emergency Care locations through 1/15/25.

11/22/2024

November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. If your pet is diagnosed with cancer, you can have peace of mind knowing VCA Pet CancerCare offers the world’s most precious pets advanced cancer care.

To learn about our individualized oncology services, visit vcapetcancercare.com.

We will be closed on November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving! We will be open for our regular business hours again o...
11/21/2024

We will be closed on November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving! We will be open for our regular business hours again on November 29th. We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!

11/20/2024

Lets talk holiday emergencies. Learn about the common reasons your pet may visit the ER this holiday season. Did you know VCA is providing 50% off an ER exam for all pet owners and free ER exams for CareClub members?

Visit https://pets.vcahospitals.com/er-holiday to claim your 50% off coupon, find a VCA Animal Hospitals Emergency Care location near you, and discover more tips for a safe, pet-friendly holiday season.

Offer for free ER exams available for CareClub Members only. Offer for 50% off one ER exam. Both offers available at participating ER locations through 1/15/25. Terms and conditions apply

Canine influenza, or “dog flu,” is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can be passed from dog to dog. It typica...
11/19/2024

Canine influenza, or “dog flu,” is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can be passed from dog to dog. It typically starts with a cough and can be mistaken for the more common and well-known Bordetella. In some cases, canine influenza can progress to pneumonia.

Learn how to prevent your pet from getting sick, and contact your VCA veterinarian if your dog shows signs or symptoms.

The holidays are fast approaching! If you need to board your pets sometime over the next couple of months, make sure you...
11/19/2024

The holidays are fast approaching! If you need to board your pets sometime over the next couple of months, make sure you make a boarding reservation with us. We would love to take care of your pets during the holiday season! Call us at (719) 593-8582 to schedule with us today!

The holidays are upon us, but so is an increase in hazards for your pet! We're sharing our playbook on how to keep your ...
11/18/2024

The holidays are upon us, but so is an increase in hazards for your pet! We're sharing our playbook on how to keep your pet safe this season.

We're offering 50% off an ER exam for all pet owners and free ER exams for CareClub members. Visit https://pets.vcahospitals.com/er-holiday to claim your 50% off coupon, find a VCA Animal Hospitals Emergency Care location near you, and discover more tips for a safe, pet-friendly holiday season.

Offer for free ER exams available for CareClub Members only.
Offer for 50% off one ER exam.
Both offers available at participating ER locations through 1/15/25. Terms and conditions apply.

Holiday Hazards Playbook: https://vca.mobi/2024HolidayHazardsPlaybook

National Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Awareness, Research, and Education DayFeline infectious peritonitis (FIP) i...
11/18/2024

National Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Awareness, Research, and Education Day

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is an important disease of domestic cats. It occurs worldwide in cats of all ages, but the disease is most common in young cats less than two years of age. Although FIP is not a particularly common disease, it is important because once a cat develops the disease, the outcome is almost invariably fatal.

FIP is associated with a viral infection called feline coronavirus. There are many different strains of feline coronavirus, which differ in their ability to cause disease. Unfortunately, there are no laboratory tests available that can distinguish between the enteric coronavirus and the FIP-causing strains. Even when infected with known FIP-causing strains, many cats do not develop FIP disease. The factors determining why one cat becomes diseased while others remain unaffected are unclear. FIP remains one of the least understood of all cat diseases. It is believed that most cats are exposed to feline coronavirus at a very young age, perhaps during the first few weeks of life. Most cats that develop FIP are between the age of 3 months and 2 years of age, although any age cat can develop the disease.

In cats that develop FIP, the first signs of illness may be very vague. Listlessness, lethargy, decreased or absent appetite, weight loss, and a fluctuating fever are commonly reported clinical signs. After a period of several days to a few weeks other symptoms typically begin to occur. At this stage, most cats will develop the 'wet' or effusive form of FIP, which refers to the accumulation of fluid in body cavities; fluid may accumulate in the abdomen, leading to a swollen abdomen, or in the chest cavity, resulting in difficulty breathing. Some cats develop 'dry' or non-effusive FIP where little to no fluid accumulates. The dry form often involves severe inflammation in one or more organs including the eyes, brain, liver, intestine, or other organs of the body, leading to a variety of clinical signs. Many cats with non-effusive FIP will have ocular (eye) symptoms as their only clinical sign. Once disease develops, without treatment, most individuals deteriorate rapidly, although some cats remain normal for several weeks. Unfortunately, the disease will eventually result in death in almost every case.

Many of the clinical signs of FIP are vague and occur with other diseases found in cats, making FIP particularly difficult to diagnose. There may be abnormalities in a routine blood analysis, but none is specific for FIP. X-rays may be helpful to determine the presence of fluid in the abdomen or chest. If fluid is present, some of it can be removed by tapping the chest or the abdomen. Analysis of this fluid at a veterinary laboratory can be particularly valuable, as few other diseases produce the same type of fluid that FIP creates. Nevertheless, fluid analysis does not always provide a definitive diagnosis of the disease. Sometimes FIP is a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning that a variety of similar conditions have been ruled out. The diagnosis may be further complicated because FIP may exist at the same time as some other conditions such as feline leukemia virus diseases. See the handout “Feline Infectious Peritonitis Testing” for further information on diagnosing FIP. Currently the only way to make a positive diagnosis of FIP is by histological examination of affected tissue (or by post-mortem examination) by a pathologist at a laboratory. If there is any doubt about the diagnosis, your veterinarian may advise that a biopsy be taken from your cat, so that FIP can be distinguished from another disease.

National Take a Hike DayNovember 17th is meant to spread awareness of the over 60,000 miles of hiking trails across the ...
11/17/2024

National Take a Hike Day

November 17th is meant to spread awareness of the over 60,000 miles of hiking trails across the United States and encourage us to take advantage of the beautiful Colorado scenery. With how mild the weather has been lately, it is a perfect time to take a hike with your furry friends!

Have a question about your pet’s joint health and mobility?With FREE 24/7 Live Chat,* our licensed veterinary profession...
11/15/2024

Have a question about your pet’s joint health and mobility?

With FREE 24/7 Live Chat,* our licensed veterinary professionals are ready to answer your questions within minutes.

Download the myVCA™ app to get started: https://vca.mobi/DownloadmyVCA

11/14/2024

Did you know that pumpkin is not only a delicious fall favorite, but it's also a superfood for your pet? Learn how pumpkins are great for your pets!

Choose your perfect fall adventure! Comment below and let us know how you and your pets will be celebrating. We'll be wa...
11/12/2024

Choose your perfect fall adventure! Comment below and let us know how you and your pets will be celebrating. We'll be watching the stars with our cat! 😸 ✨

11/11/2024

A pet diabetes diagnosis can be stressful! But when it is detected early, and consistently monitored and treated, pets can live long, comfortable lives.

With your loving care and our commitment to your pet’s health, we can manage diabetes together.

11/07/2024

It’s National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and we want to showcase over 150+ amazing shelter partners across the country that help countless pets find a good home!

With Halloween coming next week, we wanted to cover some important Halloween Safety for pets!
10/24/2024

With Halloween coming next week, we wanted to cover some important Halloween Safety for pets!

Make sure you cats are fully vaccinated to keep them healthy and protected for illnesses.
10/22/2024

Make sure you cats are fully vaccinated to keep them healthy and protected for illnesses.

Make sure your dog is up to date on their vaccines!
10/19/2024

Make sure your dog is up to date on their vaccines!

Meet Milo & Mookie! This was their first visit with the vet, and they started their kitten vaccines!
10/18/2024

Meet Milo & Mookie! This was their first visit with the vet, and they started their kitten vaccines!

Cat urine spraying can be frustrating and feel unmanageable. Check out these helpful tips below! It is also important to...
10/18/2024

Cat urine spraying can be frustrating and feel unmanageable. Check out these helpful tips below! It is also important to talk to your veterinarian about how to manage this unwanted behavior.

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in DogsMake sure your dogs are up-to-date on their flea and tick prevention!
10/17/2024

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs

Make sure your dogs are up-to-date on their flea and tick prevention!

Have we seen your pet for a Wellness Exam yet this year? The myVCA app can help keep you on top of all your pet's needs!...
10/17/2024

Have we seen your pet for a Wellness Exam yet this year? The myVCA app can help keep you on top of all your pet's needs! You can even schedule an appointment at your convienence!
Download from https://vcahospitals.com/myvca-app, Google play or the App Store

Happy Global Cat Day!Let's celebrate our feline friends by sharing pictures in the comments below!
10/16/2024

Happy Global Cat Day!

Let's celebrate our feline friends by sharing pictures in the comments below!

Meet Lazarus Cravensworth, Attorney at Law. He came to visit us for a wellness visit recently!
10/16/2024

Meet Lazarus Cravensworth, Attorney at Law. He came to visit us for a wellness visit recently!

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November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. If your pet is diagnosed with cancer, you can have peace of mind knowing VCA Pet CancerCare offers the world’s most precious pets advanced cancer care. To learn about our individualized oncology services, visit vcapetcancercare.com. #vcapets

The general condition of your cat's skin and coat are good indicators of their health. 😸 Learn more about what to look out for, and how to keep your feline friend's fur staying fabulous!: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/coat-and-skin-appearance-in-the-healthy-cat

Who doesn't love a good fireworks show? Pets, that's who! We're sharing tips and tricks to help prepare your pets for this week's holiday celebrations. More Tips for a Safe Independence Day: https://vca.mobi/FourthofJulySafety #vcapets

Meet Pippin! One of our veterinarians, Dr. Lisenbee, has a new member of his family! Pippin is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy. Here are some videos of Pippin enjoying his time in Doggie Day Care! It is important that puppies get frequent and safe socialization with both people and other dogs. Doggie Day Care is a great way for Dr. Lisenbee to ensure that he has a social and calm puppy in many different settings!

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Northwest Animal Hospital

At Northwest Animal Hospital we care about and love the people in the community that we serve as much as their pets. We emphasize comprehensive, high-quality medicine and patient care and strive for customer service excellence. Every person on our staff is kind-hearted and trained to the highest standards. Our environment is one of compassion and caring, not just for our clients and patients, but for each other as well. When you are here you will meet exceptional and unique people, and we know that you will come to care about our team as much as we do. Our dedicated staff has a mission to help your pets live long, healthy lives. Come and see us, you’ll like who you meet.

We are also proud to be an accredited member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). We undergo regular inspections by AAHA to ensure that we comply with their high quality standards of care. These standards cover nearly every aspect of our hospital, including surgery, pharmacy, laboratory, exam facilities, pet health records, cleanliness, emergency care, dentistry, nursing care, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesiology.