School is Out – Pet Education is In!

School is Out - Pet Education is In

School is Out – Pet Education is In

Now that school is out for the summer children have a lot more time on their hands. As a result many of them are spending more time with their pets. School break can become a great opportunity to instruct children on the importance of quality pet care, pet wellness and pet safety.… Continue reading

Cats: Shedding, Grooming and Trichobezoar

Shedding, Grooming and Trichobezoar

Shedding, Grooming and Trichobezoar

It’s that time of year when cats are shedding their winter coats. This means that like pollen, cat hair is everywhere! Cats, whether long or short haired, are busily working to groom out all that excess hair. These furry friends are by nature clean animals and when healthy and happy are fastidious about their glamorous coats.… Continue reading

Choosing a Pet Rabbit – What to Look For and What to Avoid

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Bunny Business!

Before setting your heart on a pet rabbit, be sure to consider their long life expectancy. On average, rabbits live 7 – 8 years (the world record is 16 years old), as compared to the 2 – 3 year life span of mice and hamsters. If you are ready for the long-term commitment, here are some… Continue reading

Laporte Animal Clinic: Your Cat Care Specialists

Laporte Animal Clinic understands that cats are a special type of pet. When it comes to quality cat care, they love cats and understand how to work with them in a slow, relaxed manner to keep them at ease. They also believe in preventative cat care that is specially suited to your individual cat’s lifestyle and preferences.

Here is an… Continue reading

Beat the Heat: Summer Heat Safety Tips for Your Pets

The temperatures are rising which is a welcome change for many Northern Colorado residents; however, it’s also very important to understand how the rising temperatures can affect your pets. While the summer sun can be quite soothing after a long cold winter, if not planned for properly it can also be very dangerous for our beloved pets.

Although we love… Continue reading

Pet Dental Care and Premium Teeth Cleaning for Cats and Dogs

Preventative dental care is an important aspect of overall pet care and the pet dental care experts at Laporte Animal Clinic are happy to help your pet achieve healthy, white teeth. They offer dental examinations for dogs, cats, horses, or any other animal and will discuss treatment options for any dental problem that they may have, as well as discuss… Continue reading

Dr. Cesar’s Tips for Finding the Perfect Veterinary Clinic

When it comes to the health and safety of your dog, finding the ideal veterinary clinic to provide quality care is on the top of the list. However, finding the perfect vet clinic is often more difficult than it may sound. Premium dog care includes an array of aspects including nutrition, safety, care, and much more.

According to Cesarsway.com, Cesar… Continue reading

Cat Care FLUTD Basics: Breaking Behavioral Issues

If you’ve noticed that your cat has a tendency to urinate uncontrollably and not in the litter box it may be more than just an annoying habit. They may be suffering from a treatable cat health condition called feline lower urinary tract disease or FLUTD. It’s actually quite common but can be serious and requires medical attention from your local… Continue reading

Head to Toe Horse Care

If you own a horse, then you realize that there are many aspects that go into ensuring that your horse is properly maintained and taken care of. Quality horse care includes equine dental care and farrier care as well. Laporte Animal Clinic is a Northern Colorado veterinary clinic that has the ability to care for your horse from head to… Continue reading

Cat Care FLUTD Basics: How You Can Help Your Cat

For many of us, our pet cat is also one of our best friends. Cats have a way of lovingly and leisurely make their way into our hearts and homes. Once they’re in our home it’s up to us to make sure that they are living a happy and healthy life.

If you’ve noticed that your cat has a tendency… Continue reading