Dogs and cats age much more quickly than we do, and the gradual onset of disease in seemingly healthy pets will often go unnoticed. When symptoms do appear, the condition may be difficult to treat and result in costly treatment. To avoid unnecessary cost and provide the best quality of life for your pet, we recommend regularly scheduled wellness exams–biannually for seniors, annually for everyone else. Ongoing dental care, vaccinations, fecal testing (to control parasites), exercise and a well-balanced diet are key factors in disease prevention.
Seniors, which include dogs and cats over seven years old, need extra care and today, more than ever, we’re able to make your pet’s golden years pain-free and joyful. Studies indicate that 20% of seniors have serious undetected medical conditions, which is why we offer a Senior Wellness Program comprising a physical exam twice a year as part of an early detection regimen to help sustain a high quality of life for your aging pet.
We’re one of the few hospitals on the Front Range that offer care for exotics, providing the same level of compassion and quality medicine including surgery, radiology, acupuncture, home care education and nutritional advice.
We treat all exotics including fish, birds, ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits and reptiles.
Dental health is just as important for animals as it is for people. Your pet will receive the same high-quality dental care that you expect from your dentist or oral surgeon. After treatment we’ll teach you how to care for your pet’s teeth and make other recommendations to prevent future serious dental problems and disease.
We provide surgery services for a wide range of conditions including:
We use only the safest anesthesia and provide epidurals and other advanced forms of pain-relief medications for your pet’s comfort. We also employ the same type of patient-monitoring systems (EKG, respirator, and blood oxygen and blood pressure monitors) used in human medicine to ensure the safety of your pet. We’ll call you immediately following surgery but you are certainly welcome to wait in our client comfort area during the procedure. You’re encouraged to visit during business hours while your pet is with us, and you can always call to check on your pet’s status with one of our nurses.
We use only the best and most advanced pain medication and techniques available. We offer epidurals, constant rate infusions and nerve blocks for dental and surgical procedures, and can treat acute and chronic pain with acupuncture and/or innovative medications.
Dr. Cogswell is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist with a certification from Colorado State University. She’s also a member of the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society.
This ancient modality can be very successful in treating animals for pain, arthritis, digestive problems, organ dysfunction and anxiety. Most pets lie down, yawn and really enjoy the treatment! The procedure is not more expensive than traditional medicine and can be an effective component of your pet’s medical care.
We use the most advanced, state-of-the-art digital x-ray system to enable us to see inside your pet and better diagnose what’s going on. We also have board-certified radiologists available to review x-rays when necessary. Our well-trained and compassionate staff will carefully handle your pet during radiology procedures. You can even be sent home with a CD copy of your radiograph if you’d like.
Ultrasound is a non-invasive, painless diagnostic tool for viewing the internal organs and evaluating function. It’s often better than x-rays for diagnosing many conditions. Swallowed foreign objects, tumors and diseases can be discovered without surgery.
Ultrasound can also help with early detection of pregnancy and facilitate fetal monitoring later in gestation.
We accept emergencies from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday; from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; and, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. After business hours we refer to Animal Emergency and Specialty Center in Parker (720-842-5050) and will monitor your pet’s condition overnight with the emergency hospital
Many situations constitute an emergency, but call us immediately if your pet is:
We recommend that every dog and cat receive a painless microchip placed under the skin between the shoulders for a lifetime of protection and identification.
We have a variety of prescription and non-prescription diets and treats from Hill’s Prescription Diets, Royal Canin Veterinary Diets, iVet Diets, Purina Veterinary Diets, and Blue Buffalo Co. Diets. Our retail center also maintains a wide selection of quality pet products, supplements, and supplies, including Virbac dental products, toothbrushes & toothpastes; Greenies and Greenies Pill Pockets for dogs and cats; as well as collars and leashes, grooming brushes, toenail clippers, shampoos and cream rinses, toys, and training aids.
We realize that just like with us, the cost of quality medical care can add up. That’s why we offer Care Credit, a part of GE Capital that offers healthcare financing in the form of 12-month interest free loans for medical bills.
What a week! Aurora Animal Hospital had two cases of owners trying to ease their dog’s osteoarthritis with pain relievers from their own medicine cabinets. That’s a big no-no in the veterinary world. I know it’s frustrating to not have a lot of options at home for your pet after a long run or exhausting [...]
on March 30th, 2012 // No Comments »
I often feel the leading cause of death for a cat is peeing outside of the litter box. No one can tolerate the damage and smell for long, and sooner or later the culprit is put outside to fend for him or herself or lands in the shelter. Fortunately for everyone, most [...]
on March 20th, 2012 // No Comments »
At least once a winter I get a client requesting their dog get a throat culture for strep throat, not because the dog is sick, but because the family can’t shake it off, after cycle after cycle of medication. Most often the pediatrician is requesting testing and treatment of the dog. Is it possible? The [...]
on January 17th, 2012 // No Comments »
