What is acupuncture and how is it used to help treat our companion animals? Acupuncture is the act of placing small, sterile needles into specific locations on the animals body for a therapeutic effect. The small needles activate nerve fibers which release neurotransmitters (certain hormones and chemical substances). These [...]
Common Signs of Pain in Your Pet Dogs and Cats feel pain just like we, do but they have evolved to hide their pain from us. Not to mention some dogs and cats are very stoic. All of these issues can make it very difficult to tell if your pet is in pain because they [...]
If you've been in Colorado long, then you likely do a lot with your dog! A common outing is taking our four legged kids on a hike in the mountains or other trails near the Denver area. You do need to get your dog prepared for such outings - especially in the mountains. Below are Dr. Shawn Seibel's dog [...]
