Tag: preventive care

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When to use – and when not to use – antibiotics in veterinary dentistry

When it comes to antibiotic resistance in veterinary medicine, both veterinarians and pet owners play an important role in helping prevent it. It is not always easy to know when antibiotics are needed, so our dentistry and oral surgery team created simple, practical guidelines you can rely on. These recommendations are designed to support you, […]

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Heartworm disease on the rise in Northern Colorado: What pet owners need to know

As spring settles in and outdoor activity picks up, there’s another seasonal shift to be aware of: mosquito season—and with it, an increased risk of heartworm disease. Recent trends show a growing number of heartworm cases in Northern Colorado, including Fort Collins and surrounding areas. This rise in cases highlights a crucial reminder for pet […]

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Equine spring wellness exams

Spring wellness exams are routine exams to make sure your horse is happy and healthy as they transition out of winter and gear up for summertime.

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How to prevent colic in horses: Avoiding a pain in the side

Preventing colic in horses starts with understanding what causes equine colic, then making adjustments to your horse’s dietary routine, introducing probiotics and prebiotics, avoiding equine obesity and parasites, and keeping up with regular dental care.

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Fall vaccines and deworming

Fall is a good time to add equine vaccination and deworming to your to-do list. Our Equine Field Service’s equine vaccination guidelines can help horse owners determine which vaccination schedule is right for their horse. Core horse vaccines Ideally, all horses in a herd should be on the same vaccination and deworming schedule. This helps […]

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Equine recommended deworming schedule

​All egg count thresholds given here are guideline and based on the range of counts typically generated by the McMaster technique. Adult horse schedule Low shedders (<200 eggs per gram of manure [EPG]) Moderate shedders (200-500 EPG) High shedders (>500 EPG) In general: Check treatment efficacy with fecal egg counts. The treatment recommendations made here […]

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Equine dental care

Proper care of a horse’s teeth is important for proper digestion of feed. This is critical to maintaining healthy body condition, as well as to reduce the risk of choke and colic.

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Protecting your pet from parasites

Although Colorado has a climate that doesn’t encourage pet parasites as much as climates in the South, it’s still critical to protect your cat and dog from parasites.

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Preventing dental disease in dogs and cats

The key to preventing dental disease in dogs and cats is brushing their teeth daily. Learn the signs of dental disease and different options for preventing periodontal disease in your pet.