Apex Veterinary Specialists

02/16/2025

Just had a little too much relaxation time under anesthesia... 😅 Waking up like: ‘Who am I? Where’s my treat?’🦴🥓 But no worries, recovery is going smoothly! 🍓 Strawberry is bonding with mom by catching up on the classics!

02/12/2025

🌅 A little eye care goes a long way! Meet Yanni, the golden boy with a heart full of sunshine! 🌞 After a successful superficial keratectomy to treat a stubborn eye ulcer, Yanni’s ready to get back to beach life and enjoy the beauty of the Greek sunset. 🐾✨ Great work Dr. Nuhsbaum!

02/05/2025

02/03/2025

World Veterinary Dermatology Day is here! We want to show our appreciation for Dr. Messinger, Dr. Diamond and their staff who work tirelessly to diagnose and treat skin conditions in pets from all across Colorado.🐾 Did you know that itchy skin is one of the most common reasons pets visit the vet? 🩺 From allergies to parasites, skin issues can be frustrating for both pets and their owners. Today, let's raise awareness about the importance of healthy skin for our furry friends. #2025

01/22/2025

Cat Math = They will never find me in here!

01/21/2025

Foster, our Hospital Administrator, and Robin, our Lead Client Service Representative, had the privilege of delivering your thoughtful donations to the Denver Animal Shelter last week!! Thanks to your incredible generosity, we were able to contribute essential items like food, bedding, and toys to animals in need. Plus, your support helped us present DAS with a monetary donation to further their mission. We couldn’t have done it without our kindhearted and compassionate clients—thank you for making a difference this holiday season! 🐾❤️

01/08/2025

🦷 February is Pet Dental Health Month! 🐾
Did you know 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have dental disease by age 3? Regular brushing and dental check-ups can help prevent pain and serious health issues!

✨ Tips for healthy smiles:
Brush your pet’s teeth regularly
Offer dental treats or toys
Schedule a vet check-up
Let’s keep those smiles bright and healthy! 😁🐶🐱

12/30/2024

We’re wrapping up a paw-some month of giving, but you still have time to help! Our donation drive for the Denver Animal Shelter runs through January 10th. 🐾

Thank you to those who’ve donated already—your generosity makes a real difference! If you haven’t yet, there’s still time to support these furry friends in need. 🙏

12/28/2024

Hershel wore his special reindeer suit for his recheck with Dr. Diamond today. He's feeling so much better after starting allergy shots and medications for his environmental allergies.

12/23/2024

🎄🐾 Keep Your Pets Safe This Holiday Season! 🐾🎄

The holidays are a time for joy, but they can also bring new risks for our furry friends. Here are a few tips to keep your pets safe while you celebrate:

Watch the Treats: Keep chocolate, alcohol, and rich foods out of reach. Many holiday treats can be toxic to pets!
Secure Decorations: Tinsel, ornaments, and lights look festive but can be harmful if ingested. Keep them out of paws' reach.
Keep the Stress Low: Holidays can be overwhelming for pets. Give them a quiet space to retreat to if they need a break.
Guests & Gifts: Be mindful of guests’ food and belongings, and keep dangerous objects (like wrapping paper, ribbons, and small parts) away from curious noses.
Winter Weather: If you're in a cold climate, remember that pets can be just as sensitive to the cold as humans. Keep them warm and dry!

Keep these tips in mind to ensure your pets enjoy a happy and safe holiday season! 🐾❤️

12/10/2024

Give the gift of love this holiday season! 🐾🎄 Join us in spreading joy to our furry friends in need. Donate to our holiday drive and help provide food, shelter, and care for animals waiting for their forever homes. Every little bit makes a big difference! ❤️

11/25/2024

Basset hounds can be prone to dermatologic problems such as dermatitis and ear infections due to their abundant amount of skin and long floppy ears. Our favorite Bassett hound sisters Odette and Frankie visited us today and were ready for a nap after their exams.

11/14/2024

Scarf? Check ✔ Cuteness? Check ✔ Rocket is totally rocking his stylish scarf and ready for cozy cuddling weather! 😻🧣

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from Apex! Dr. Beebe's spooky sphynx are ready to steal the show—who wore it best? 👻🎃🐱

Copper 🐔
Chewie 🦒
Gracie 🦄
Buttercup 🦁 (She's actually a monster...but there's no emoji for that!)
Dart 🦈
Rocket 🐝

10/17/2024

As veterinary professionals, we understand the emotional demand of the veterinary field, and we know the impact that stress and anxiety can have on our patients, our clients, our team, and our practice.

Fear Free veterinary visits reduce fear, anxiety, and stress and create an experience that is more enjoyable and safer for all involved.

Dr. Diamond (DVM, DACVD) is an elite level Fear Free certified veterinary professional who is dedicated to providing positive experiences for her patients and clients. We employ various techniques to ensure comfortable and stress free visits. This includes things like calming cat/dog pheromones, toys, high value treats, avoiding the use of exam tables, and the occasional make out session with the doctor to establish a sense of trust and rapport.

10/15/2024

This Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week, we want to shine a light on the incredible individuals who are the backbone of veterinary care. Your unwavering compassion, skill, and dedication ensure that our beloved pets receive the best care possible. From comforting anxious animals to expertly assisting in surgeries, your hard work never goes unappreciated. Thank you for your tireless efforts, your endless patience, and your ability to bring hope to both pets and their owners. You truly make a difference in the lives of so many. We are so grateful for you! 🐾❤️

10/14/2024

Vote NO on prop 129. Here’s a little bit about why it’s a terrible idea:

Though the intent of the proposition is to provide additional medical care for pets (especially in underserved areas), creating a quickly, insufficiently trained "mid-level veterinary practitioner" or "Veterinary Professional Associate - VPA" is a dangerous and deceptive concept at this time. NO on 129

1. Minimal Proposed Training: Animal doctors (aka veterinarians, DVM's or VMD's) dedicate a MINIMUM of 7 years and up to 12 years - or more to learn the anatomical and physiological nuances (and how they relate) to each other.

Proposition 129 is asking to circumvent the credentialed veterinary technicians we already have and create a new veterinary position: With only 1.5 years of mostly online courses and a few WEEKS of clinical training, anyone at least 18 years old would be allowed to perform some surgeries and treat your pets. Such an individual would not be limited to shelter medicine or underrepresented communities, rather, be allowed to work in any practice - even where you take your pets.

2. A VPA is NOT the same as human PA's. Most pets are seen by General Practitioner Veterinarians. This means your DVM has a high working knowledge about wellness, eyes, ears, GI, dentistry, brain, heart, hormones, cancer, skin of dogs, cats, horses, pocket pets, cows, etc. etc. Your veterinarian then diagnoses, prescribes, initiate treatments, and performs surgery by putting all this together for the best options for each patient's individual needs. Less than 2 years will not provide adequate training for this and puts patients at HIGH RISK of misdiagnosis and mistreatment.

3. Veterinarians would be 100% liable for what these VPA's diagnose, prescribe, initiate treatment and perform surgery on. Veterinarians I have spoken with and myself included are very fearful of repercussions on patient safety and our already stressed livelihood. Our state's veterinary (Colorado Veterinary Medical Association and veterinary technician associations (Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians ( CACVT ) are also opposed to 129. Please vote NO 129!

More details AGAINST 129:
- There is NO/ZERO data or incentive for these VPA's to focus on shelter or underserved communities, so the original purpose of the proposition is already under scrutiny
- Veterinary Technicians just received state-credentialled recognition in their title beginning this year. They are doing a magnificent job expanding their career growth and newer options. Why is this being taken away from them?
- Imagine your pet getting neutered under anesthesia and has a complication with either anesthesia or the procedure... . The doctor is in a totally different place at the time (which this Proposition is allowing!). Complications often require treatment within seconds or the patient may die. VPA's would not have the knowledge how to adjust or provide life-saving treatment with the myriad of other medical conditions your pet may have. ..now what?
- Students for such a program will face high tuition and minimal returns.
- Long term implications - higher mistakes lead to higher liability to DVM's which, in turn, lead to higher liability insurance costs (which, of course, get passed on to you and/or lower DVM income). So now we have more veterinary burn-out, and, paradoxically, LESS professionals to care for pets.

MORE info on this site:

https://keepourpetssafe.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw9p24BhB_EiwA8ID5Bh6OZluUoIFdDiSunrP-u3LEV9Scdauq6L2HE6brANmpJVcOMUITwBoCDtgQAvD_BwE

129 - NO

Veterinarians in Colorado are opposed to Proposition 129 and they are speaking out about it. Hear a local vet explain why adding a mid-level position will endanger animals and not result in better clinical outcomes for animals. Gain a new perspective on this critical issue and understand what is at....

10/11/2024

"Plotting my escape for the weekend," - Jimmy 🐾😼