VCA Northwest Animal Hospital

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

Vaccinations for CatsOur hospital offers Vaccination Examinations because vaccinations are critical to the well-being of...
01/18/2025

Vaccinations for Cats

Our hospital offers Vaccination Examinations because vaccinations are critical to the well-being of your pets. Vaccines protect against potentially deadly viral diseases like Panleukopenia, Feline Leukemia Virus and Rabies in cats.

Cats

Annual Rabies Vaccination - Rabies is always fatal (in both animals and humans). Since there is no cure, prevention by vaccination is the only solution.

FVRCP Vaccination - (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia) This yearly vaccine protects and maintains your cat's antibody levels to protect them from these common viral diseases

Feline Leukemia Vaccination - This vaccine protects cats from the number one cat virus in our area. While it is more common in outdoor cats, it is often seen in indoor cats as well. Your cat is considered "at risk" for leukemia if he spends ANY time outdoors, supervised or not. Yearly boosters comprise the best prevention program. We recommend vaccinating indoor cats as well to maintain high enough antibody levels to protect them in case they get outside, have to stay in the hospital or kennel, or you decide to adopt another cat.

Ask your veterinarian about what vaccines your pet may need to stay healthy this year!

01/17/2025

Did you know a dog’s sense of smell is up to 100,000 times stronger than ours? Their noses can detect scents we can't even imagine! 🤯

Watch this video to learn more fascinating facts about how dogs experience the world through smell.

🎥: VCA Baring Boulevard Animal Hospital

Happy National Boxer DayJanuary 17th is dedicated to Boxers and all their wonderful attributes. Here are some fun facts ...
01/17/2025

Happy National Boxer Day

January 17th is dedicated to Boxers and all their wonderful attributes. Here are some fun facts to celebrate this special breed:

~ Boxers have an old history. Their ancestors can be traced to the ancient Assyrians, as long ago as 2000 BC. It was in Germany were the breed became what we know today.
~Because boxers are more lovers than fighters, they make excellent service dogs. They make great guide dogs and seizure alert dogs.
~ The boxer was one of the first breeds in Germany to be used for police training.

Please share pictures of your pets in the comments below to celebrate boxers with us!

Don't let a little snow ruin your pet's walk! We're sharing tips to help your pet avoid having jack frost nip at their n...
01/16/2025

Don't let a little snow ruin your pet's walk! We're sharing tips to help your pet avoid having jack frost nip at their nose on their next potty break.

Vaccinations for DogsOur hospital offers Vaccination Examinations because vaccinations are critical to the well-being of...
01/16/2025

Vaccinations for Dogs

Our hospital offers Vaccination Examinations because vaccinations are critical to the well-being of your pets. Vaccines protect against potentially deadly viral diseases like Distemper, Parvovirus, Leptospirosis and Rabies in dogs.

Dogs

Annual Rabies Vaccination - Rabies is always fatal (in both animals and humans). Since there is no cure, prevention by vaccination is the only solution

Lifestyle Vaccination Plan - Your dog's lifestyle determines his risk levels for various diseases. Our doctors will individualize a vaccination plan for your dog based on his health and these risk factors. The recommended vaccinations may include Canine Distemper, Adenovirus/Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, Bordetella and/or Lyme and Rattlesnake

Ask your veterinarian about what vaccines your pet will need to stay healthy throughout the year!

01/15/2025

Arthritis can cause complications with keeping your pet healthy, and low-impact exercises can be a great way to manage your pet's health.

Follow along to learn how you can help keep your pet active!

National American Eskimo Dog DayJanuary 15th is dedicated to celebrating these special dogs. Here are some facts about t...
01/15/2025

National American Eskimo Dog Day

January 15th is dedicated to celebrating these special dogs. Here are some facts about this unique breed:

~This breed originated from Germany and is descended from the German Spitz.
~They were never actual bred to pull sleds, but instead came to America as companion dogs. In the late 19th century, they then became popular in traveling circuses. As a result, they are now well know for the agility skills.
~The American Eskimo Dog comes in three sizes: standard, miniature, and toy. The standard, though, usually weighs no more than 35 pounds, which makes them suitable companions for many lifestyles.

Please share pictures of your furry friends in the commends below in celebration of this breed!

Happy National Dress Up Your Pet Day!Celebrity Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Behaviorist, Colleen Paige, founded Dress...
01/14/2025

Happy National Dress Up Your Pet Day!

Celebrity Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Behaviorist, Colleen Paige, founded Dress Up Your Pet Day in 2009. Please share us your pictures of your pets in their best outfits in the comments below!

National French Bulldog DayJanuary 13th is dedicated to honoring this popular and unique breed. To celebrate, please enj...
01/13/2025

National French Bulldog Day

January 13th is dedicated to honoring this popular and unique breed. To celebrate, please enjoy these fun facts about Frenchies!

~The French Bulldog got its start in several English cities in the mid-1800s and didn't become popular in French cities until a few decades later.
~If it weren't for American fans of the French Bulldog, their distinct "bat ears" would have been bred out in favor of ears more similar to the English bulldog.
~Even though they were original bred to be companions, French bulldogs are surprisingly good watchdogs. They can be slightly protective of their territory and will alert their owners if they feel something is amiss.

Please share pictures of your pets in the comments below to help us celebrate French Bulldogs!

All donations made to VCA Charities at any VCA Animal Hospital in California will support disaster relief efforts, inclu...
01/09/2025

All donations made to VCA Charities at any VCA Animal Hospital in California will support disaster relief efforts, including our work to help pets impacted by the current devastating fires in Los Angeles now through January 31st.

01/07/2025

Keeping our pets safe is our top priority!

Visit https://pets.vcahospitals.com/er-holiday to claim your 50% off coupon, find a VCA Animal Hospitals Emergency Care location near you.

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.

As the seasons change, it’s crucial to keep your pet cozy and safe from the elements. Our winter safety tips will help y...
01/06/2025

As the seasons change, it’s crucial to keep your pet cozy and safe from the elements. Our winter safety tips will help your pets stay safe and warm, no matter the weather!

12/31/2024

Happy New Years from VCA! We hope you and your pets have an amazing day to welcome the new year! #2025

We’ve had some paw-sitively amazing pet moments in 2024! We’re thrilled to have cared for over 3.7 million animals this ...
12/30/2024

We’ve had some paw-sitively amazing pet moments in 2024! We’re thrilled to have cared for over 3.7 million animals this year!

Thank you for trusting us with your pets—it's been an honor to be a part of their journey. Here’s to many more unforgettable moments in the year ahead! 💙

Happy Holidays to you and your pets!From: VCA 💙
12/23/2024

Happy Holidays to you and your pets!

From: VCA 💙

The CDC has confirmed an outbreak of Avian Flu, which can spread among birds, livestock, and other animals.To help keep ...
12/20/2024

The CDC has confirmed an outbreak of Avian Flu, which can spread among birds, livestock, and other animals.

To help keep you and your pets safe, we’re sharing important guidelines and precautions. Swipe through to learn more.

At VCA, peace of mind is our love language. This holiday season, unwrap 50% off an Emergency Care exam* until January 15...
12/20/2024

At VCA, peace of mind is our love language. This holiday season, unwrap 50% off an Emergency Care exam* until January 15. Claim your coupon today and be prepared in case of an emergency: https://bit.ly/3Z2AvD1

Offer for 50% off one ER exam at participating ER locations through 1/15/25. Terms and conditions apply.

12/19/2024

Pets aren’t just gifts—they’re lifelong companions and commitments. This holiday season, let’s remember the responsibility that comes with welcoming a pet into our lives.

We've put together some key reminders to help ensure a happy, healthy future for your pet.

12/17/2024

We’re sharing some helpful tips on how to care for your pet’s arthritis including senior-proofing your home.

To have a happy, hazard-free holiday, pay attention to these common holiday dangers for pets!This holiday season, we're ...
12/16/2024

To have a happy, hazard-free holiday, pay attention to these common holiday dangers for pets!

This holiday season, we're by 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.

Worried your cat might be hiding joint pain? If they’re hesitating on stairs or avoiding high perches, it could be a sig...
12/13/2024

Worried your cat might be hiding joint pain? If they’re hesitating on stairs or avoiding high perches, it could be a sign they’re uncomfortable.

A CareClub® membership can help your pet with mobility support, including unlimited exams and joint health rechecks.*

Enroll today: https://bit.ly/40aTlsm

12/12/2024

🎶 Put your paws up as we celebrate the 12 Days of VCA 🎶

12/12/2024

Is your pet the goodest boy or girl? Watch until the end for maximum “aww” moments.

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

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.

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? 🐶

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!

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!

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!

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!

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4575 North Chestnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO
80907

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Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm
Saturday 7am - 2pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

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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.