Heal House Call Veterinarian- Dr. Heather Meyer

03/25/2025

Texting services are unavailable at this time! Please call or email to schedule appointments or inquire about pets prescriptions. I promise I’m not ghosting you! 😫🤦🏻‍♀️
📞: (719) 299-0551
📧: [email protected]

At this time I’m unaware of when texting services will return.

03/25/2025

Warm weather this week calls for mosquitos! There’s no excuse for not protecting your pet year round from heartworm disease!

Take a stroll through Petsville and learn how heartworm prevention for your pets makes dollars and cents for you. https://bit.ly/4dx8Lv9

03/21/2025

How cool is this to have here in Pueblo?!

03/18/2025

😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 Ain’t that the truth!

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03/16/2025

🍀 Stay safe this St. Patrick’s Day!☘️
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Pull out your green clothes and shamrocks, St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! While typically filled with fun and exciting festivities, St Patrick’s Day can unfortunately pose some unlucky hazards to our furry friends.

03/15/2025

Check the ingredients list in your most common household items! I recently discovered that Xylitol is in my toddler’s toothpaste 🫣😫

Xylitol is popping up in unexpected places these days, from coffee to cough drops to baby wipes. Check out this infographic that sheds light on some of the xylitol-containing products that may be lurking in your home!

03/15/2025

MYTH: My dog is on heartworm preventative, so he doesn't need to be tested.

03/15/2025

‼️Update on Veterinary Professional Associates‼️

I’ve contacted Representative Stephanie Luck in regard to House Bill 25-1285 regarding establishment and modifying requirements to the practice of veterinary medicine by a veterinary professional associate (VPA).

This bill is exceptionally well written to best ensure that animals and animal caregivers have transparency when in the care of a veterinary team. It also provides protection for the veterinary community by including that an employer cannot require a licensed veterinarian to supervise a VPA as a condition of employment,specifically by private equity owned clinics. To hold the supervising veterinarian accountable I do support the requirement to have documentation signed by both the veterinarian and VPA stating that the licensed veterinarian is responsible and liable for both actions and omissions of the VPA, and this documentation should be submitted with the state veterinary board.

If a VPA is found to be negligent they should be processed by the state veterinary board, with the same standards that are expected of a veterinarian. The VPA should carry their own liability insurance, or be insured by their employer.

I agree it is best to limit one VPA to a supervising veterinarian, and require immediate and direct supervision. I do not support VPAs doing surgery that involves organ/appendage removal or invasive open cavity procedures, or closure of holding layers. I value that this bill highlights establishing a valid client patient relationship (VCPR) and prescribing drugs are tasks that the veterinarian provides, which is in line with FDA laws. Especially in the current environment where we still face an opioid crisis, and ever growing antibiotic resistance (currently there are no new antibiotics being developed, so we must prioritize limiting overuse and inappropriate use).

This bill passed 11 to 1, soon to go to the House, giving huge merit to how logical these guidelines are for the functional regulatory framework of utilizing a VPA safely, while upholding the standards of veterinary care. We also need to continue to support the veterinary technicians, who will also be impacted by this.

Full Link to HB25-1285:

https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/2025a_1285_01.pdf

03/12/2025

Our gym is looking fantastic and almost ready to run! Just a few last-minute touch ups and additions!

We are opening up bookings to begin Monday, March 24th! Book your dogs first run at www.PetCarePueblo.com and get our promotional pricing of $45 per 30M session, while it lasts!

**FREE Meet & Greet prior to first run; go over details & paperwork, and your dog gets to familiarize themselves with the process!**

03/05/2025

Well deserved Dr. Grandin!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Congratulations to Dr. Temple Grandin on being honored as one of USA TODAY's 2025 Women of the Year! 🎉 Her groundbreaking work in animal welfare and advocacy for individuals with autism continue to inspire and make a lasting impact. We are proud to have benefited from her expertise in designing humane livestock handling facilities and training our staff. Dr. Grandin's dedication to improving the lives of both animals and people is truly extraordinary!

03/04/2025

Congratulations on Stylish Edge Grooming on opening their new business of professional grooming here in Pueblo West!!

02/28/2025

Who is loving this warm weather right now?! You, me, and mosquitoes too! This is why I’m ALWAYS recommending year round heartworm prevention for your pets because there is no such thing as mosquito season or heartworm season. Gone are the days of only giving them their preventatives 6 months out of the year. Days like today are perfect for mosquitos to hatch, feed, and spread heartworm disease. Don’t risk your pets health, keep them on monthly or 6- or 12-month injectable preventative year round!

Protect your pet from this pest! Give heartworm preventive every 30 days or the 6- or 12-month injection for dogs.

02/21/2025

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02/13/2025

February is Pet Dental Health Month! Have you ever heard me talk about grade of periodontal disease your pet has? What does that mean for your pets oral health? Below lists the different stages of periodontal disease and what can be done to treat and manage the disease so your pet can live a long, healthy life!

02/12/2025

02/12/2025

Let’s talk about Labs!…..no, not these cuties but lab tests for your pets. 🔬💉
Did you know I offer vaccine titer tests for your dogs and cats after their first year of life!? 🐾 These tests help assess whether your pet still has sufficient immunity against diseases like distemper, parvovirus, and adenovirus for dogs and, rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia virus for cats.

But remember, before we can do titer testing, it's crucial that your furry friends receive their full series of puppy and kitten vaccinations first. 🐶🐱 These vaccines are vital for building a strong immune foundation during their early development!

✅ Why is titer testing important?

It helps ensure your pet is protected.
It can guide decisions about booster shots.
It’s an alternative to unnecessary vaccinations, reducing the chance of over-vaccinating.
💉 Let’s keep your pets healthy and safe! Call us today to schedule your titer test or to discuss your pet’s vaccination plan.

📞: (719) 299-0551

📧: [email protected]

02/12/2025

‼️Hey pet parents‼️ My system is automatically set up to register your pets microchip information with the National Registry Database. This is why I will always scan your pet for a microchip to ensure that their chip is registered to your contact info. The best part about it? It’s completely FREE!! Another great resource to register your pets microchip number for free is through 24PetWatch:

https://www.24petwatch.com

The closure of a pet microchip company sparks confusion, but AAHA's microchip registry lookup tool can help.

02/10/2025

My go-to florist has opened her store front here in Pueblo West! Congratulations Mary!!