Our Blog The Keystone to Health: Pet Dental Care While many pet owners largely accept stinky doggy or kitty breath as part of the territory, the fact is that halitosis requires prompt attention. As the first outward sign of periodontal (gum) disease, bad breath indicates that something is โoffโ inside a petโs mouth. Periodontal disease affects a majority of pets over age three; however, […] Read More Should You Spay or Neuter Your Dog? Experienced Veterinarians Discuss The decision if and when to spay or neuter a dog is an individual one and should be made in conjunction with your veterinarian.ย The recommendations are in flux based on data collected over the past three decades and are somewhat breed dependent.ย Factoring into your decision will be: Dr. Gastellum and two other veterinarians, […] Read More Dr. Gastellum’s Perspective on Hiking with Dogs Dr. Gastellum is featured in a blog post on Cary Unkelbach’s blog (used with permission). Click here to learn more about things to think about while hiking with your pet such as: Read More Can Veterinarians Legally Prescribe Cannabis? On a recent Sunday morning I was hiking with my wife and pups near my home town of Buena Vista, CO. The ring of my cell phone rudely interrupted the peace and quiet. Before I could complete my greeting, the frantic gentleman interrupted me exclaiming “my dog just ate all my cannabis edibles , what do […] Read More Home Pet Euthanasia – The Most Humane Option For Your Pet As a house call veterinarian for 26 years, I have provided home pet euthanasia for hundreds of clients and their pets. I face these decisions on a weekly, and sometimes daily basis and I endeavor to counsel my clients through this very emotional and gut wrenching decision making process. Because I have adopted various cats […] Read More Pet House Calls – At Home Pet Doctor blog The Ultimate Convenience-Advantages of Pet House Calls The day has come for your annual visit to the veterinary clinic across town for your multi-pet household. You wake up to two inches of fresh snow on the ground. Your four year old daughter is in her bedroom complaining of a sore throat. Your cat is nowhere […] Read More Newer Posts
