We are a full-service companion animal care hospital in Montrose, Colorado,
offering exceptional state-of-the-art medical care.
We strive for perfection in the care of your furry family.
Our Services
Communication Code of Conduct
Our practice strives to have clear, calm, polite and respectful communication with our clients. We all need to be respectful of each other’s time and strive to have efficient and effective interactions for the benefit of all.
These ideals facilitate positive outcomes in all aspects of our interactions. Without this cooperative effort there can be challenges that adversely affect the experience for everyone. We will not tolerate offensive or aggressive communication towards our staff.
We appreciate your patronage and strive for positive interactions. We are happy to transfer your pet(s) records if you do not share the same vision.
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Ramsey’s successful cancer treatment
Animals get cancer, too. Ramsey, a 13-yr.-old male Goldendoodle was diagnosed with lymphoma in November of 2021. After staging of his aggressive cancer, he was placed on an extensive chemotherapy protocol. Without treatment he was not likely to survive more than a month or two.
Our Team
Meet the Team. We hope your pets like them as much as we do!
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Why are we diagnosing anxiety in dogs more often than we used to?
We are likely diagnosing more pets with anxiety for two main reasons.
Firstly, our society as a whole has developed a greater understanding and awareness of anxiety as a potential mental health issue. Our pets are family members, and as such it’s natural to be vigilant about similar issues in them too. Additionally, many pet owners have spent far more time at home with their pets in the last few years than ever before, so are more likely to be noticing any behavioural changes in their pets.
Secondly, it is likely that there actually are relatively more anxious pets nowadays. This may have to do with:
* Reduced socialization opportunities (positive experiences with new people, situations and environments) for dogs during the COVID pandemic
* The increasing popularity of certain dog breeds that may have a tendency towards being “highly strung”
* Changing lifestyles and behavioral expectations for dogs
DOG ANXIETY AWARENESS
More than half of all dogs in America suffer from anxiety, fear or stress. That’s over 50 million dogs in the US suffering from issues like thunder and fireworks (40%) and separation (33%).
Sadly, over 35% of pet families with anxious dogs have tried nothing to help relieve these problems…mostly because they think nothing will work.
Awareness of human anxiety is improving.
Let’s do better for our dogs too.
Below is helpful information about dog anxiety: different types, their symptoms, and brief suggestions for what to do. Are you wondering if your dog might have anxiety?
TAKE THE FREE ANXIETY ASSESSMENT BELOW prepared by leading animal behaviorists.
If you do have an anxious dog, help is available in many forms. Please find something that’s a fit for you and give it a try. Or reach out to your veterinarian or certified trainer for more advice.
www.doganxietyawarenessmonth.org
You’re always thinking about what’s best for your pet, and the ASPCA® Pet Health Insurance program is here to help you focus on the care they deserve. While they’re out living their best life, you can help make sure it’s a long one.