A to Z Home Vet Care

01/11/2024

We would like to inform you that our operating hours have been revised. Going forward, we will be closed on Sundays and Mondays. Our business will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thank you for your understanding.

25/10/2024

We have received numerous inquiries regarding Proposition 129 over the past few weeks. This proposition seeks to create a new mid-level position within veterinary medicine, referred to as the Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA).

The proposed schooling structure involves three semesters of online education, followed by a one-semester internship. Upon completion of this program, graduates would be licensed to diagnose, treat, and perform surgical procedures on animals with limited training and experience.

Furthermore, there is no evidence to suggest that the introduction of this mid-level practitioner would enhance access to veterinary care in underserved regions.

The majority of the veterinary community, including organizations such as the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), and our own organization, stand in opposition to Proposition 129. We believe this measure presents significant risks to animal health and safety and that the creation of this position is unnecessary within the context of current veterinary medicine. We encourage you to conduct further research into this proposition and would like to express our intent to vote against Proposition 129.

Here are additional resources with more detailed information:

https://www.avma.org/news/colorado-ballot-measure-calls-nonveterinarians-diagnose-do-surgery

https://keepourpetssafe.com/

15/08/2024

We accept the credit card to provide the flexibility of monthly payments for the care your pet needs for a lifetime. Learn more at

Use CareCredit for veterinary appointments, pet surgeries and emergencies, medication, and more. Learn how you can finance your pet healthcare costs today.

11/06/2024

Did you know there’s lots of ways to help increase traction for senior or injured doggos that need it at their paws? Here’s 3:

1. Boots
2. Paw Pad Grip Adhesives
3. Toe-nail Grips

Have you tried any of these? What were your favorites?

01/06/2024

31/05/2024

Lots of outdoor seating areas allow dogs. I don’t know what your weekend plans are but there isn’t much else better than some patio seating at your favorite restaurant or brewery with your pet. Have fun trying new places together and send us pics!

28/05/2024

Traveling can be very exciting and stimulating for both owner and pet so of course it’s a common occurrence all throughout the year. As much as we can be taking in the sensations of going somewhere new, so are our pets. For some the stress makes them skittish but for others they’ll be having the time of their life sniffing and exploring and can be insatiable about checking out their new surroundings every step of the way. For these kiddos you want to be very careful that they don’t stumble upon things they shouldn’t before you do, like chicken bones, small toys/objects they can swallow, medicinal materials and more. Always be a little extra vigilant and maybe pick and choose the best times to support their drive to explore.

22/05/2024

Hi everyone, welcome to Wednesday Vibes!

What are we obsessed with specifically this week? It’s finally almost summer!

Having “patiently” waited all year for the glorious Colorado summer to hit, we can’t stop making lists of things to go out and do.

As always, we have some bit of wisdom for you to prepare for the warm weather.

Hot cars and hot pavement - if it’s too hot for you to stand on barefoot/sit in comfortably - it’s too hot for your pet too! At just 75-80 degrees outside, it’s too hot to leave your pet unattended in a car for more than a couple minutes or to walk unprotected on sidewalks/asphalt for prolonged periods. Invest in an extra set of keys for your car instead so they can be locked inside with the car and AC still on and don’t forget boots are a great way to protect your pet’s feet in the heat AND the cold.

Water - Trips to water are a great beloved way to cool off in hot weather. Do watch out though, if you manage to make it to a beach with salt water on a trip your dog can become deathly ill if they drink too much salt water. Even with freshwater, you’ll still want to watch for over drinking. Always clean your pet’s ears after swimming trips also to remove water and prevent ear infections also. Always consider life vests too for safe water adventures! They come in many fun designs now! My personal dogs look like mermaids (emoji)

Don’t forget to comment with pictures of your pet on adventures this summer!

20/05/2024

Welcome everyone to our Mobile Monday Post - coming directly from Dr. Z!

One of my favorite parts of switching to house-call based veterinary medicine was the genuine interaction with owners. I’ve always had trouble identifying what exactly about the experience leads to such a different dynamic, but ultimately decided it has to do with several factors coming together.

Unlike in a clinic setting, during a house-call appointment, you’re with the doctor the entire time. You have an unprecedented amount of time to work through the history of the problem, discuss your thoughts and input as the pet parent, to develop new questions and fully understand and engage with your pet’s health and treatments.

We are also most commonly doing so in your home. It’s a little less formal, it’s a gift and invitation from you to us to be welcomed in, and it’s with the purpose of making everything easier and less stressful for you and your pet.

The doctor isn’t valiantly juggling multiple cases at once. We walk through your door and you’re our focus for the next hour or more. The care and attention is individualized, it’s personalized for you. The more we meet you and your pet the more unique the experience becomes.

For me, this deeper connection to my patients and opportunity to provide care in this way means the world to me. If this type of personalized service sounds like something you’ve been missing from your veterinary care, don’t hesitate to reach out to a house-call veterinarian and explore if we’re a better fit for you and your pet!

17/05/2024

When focusing on the gut health of your pet, don’t forget that their mouth is part of their GI tract! Keeping their teeth clean via tooth brushing can lower the bacterial load stressing their immune system and traveling around their body wreaking havoc. Having trouble convincing your pet that tooth brushing is no big deal? Take it WAY slower than you probably think you need to. Start with rewarding them for letting you handle their head, stand over them, manipulate their muzzle etc. Then work up to small finger touches to easy to reach teeth like the bottom of the canines. Then work up to touching their teeth with your fingers, then add some flavored pet toothpaste to your finger that they like and separately introduce the tooth brush without anything, very briefly at first and only then graduate to brushing with brush and toothpaste for increasing lengths of time. Want some help? Talk to a trainer, your vet, or look up tutorials online.

15/05/2024

The practice will be closed from Wednesday, May 29th, reopening Monday, June 3rd. If you need any prescriptions filled please plan ahead as we will not be reachable during these dates.

14/05/2024

Welcome back for Tipsy Tuesday!

We have a fun tip for beating the heat this summer with your pup. We all love to be outside in the summer but the high temps can all too easily lead to burned toes and heat stroke in our furry friends. A great way to help increase how long they can safely be outside? Provide lots of water, wet them down as needed, keep the pavement chilled with water too and you’ve got a backyard buddy feeling real cool!

11/05/2024

For the Feel Good Friday post today, we’d like to highlight something NOT to do if you wanna make your pet feel good.

Direct eye contact, especially in an already stressed pet, can make them even more stressed. Dogs have learned to give us eye contact to interact with us positively but that doesn’t mean we have to hold it or that all dogs like gazing longingly into our eyes. Especially when meeting new dogs or handling a stressed dog, keep eye contact brief and to a minimum and let them come to you with it if they want.

27/02/2024

We have a quick sound off of 3 types of dog toys to be careful of for our Three Things Tuesday post today!

1. Bones - especially small ones or marrow bones, pups can break their teeth, get their jaws stuck inside, or swallow them and get an obstruction. Use with caution, supervised, and a dentist would say never offer anything your thumb can’t indent for them to chew on as they can break their teeth too easily.

2. Rope Toys - these become extra special awful obstructions if swallowed - only allow supervised play.

3. Rawhides - These can be safe if large enough and supervised, the supervision is NECESSARY because when they chew them down small enough to swallow, you need to take them away. They’re one of the most common GI obstructions we see in dogs.