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June 10, 2023
Miniature Pinschers, affectionately known as min pins, are a fun little handful. Personality and General Features: Min pins, are proud, fearless little companions who love their […]
June 10, 2023
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By Tayler, CVT I’m Tayler and I am a vet tech at PPVC. If you had asked me 18-24 months ago if I would ever work […]
May 11, 2023
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It’s amazing how little things really do make the difference. Ty-Lee’s owner asked to share her story to show that, with a persistence and finding the […]
May 4, 2023
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Spring is here and summer is coming! With that comes more opportunities to play outside our four-legged housemates. We want our pets, from dogs and cats […]
April 26, 2023
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By Heather Jaggers Image by Couleur from Pixabay Have you heard April is the month we nationally celebrate the frog? While just the word “frog” might conjure an image […]
April 17, 2023
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Pikes Peak Vet wants you to know all about this sweet and feisty breed. Personality: Chihuahuas the smallest of the breeds, possess loyalty, charm and a […]
April 7, 2023
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Pikes Peak Vet wants you to know all about this protective and bright herding breed. Personality: Anatolians are smart, devoted, responsive, and adaptable. Bred to protect […]
March 12, 2023
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Pikes Peak Vet specifically trains our staff how to gently handle all pets and senior pets are no exception. We want to partner with you to […]
February 22, 2023
February 9, 2023
Pikes Peak Vet wants you to know all about this jaunty intelligent breed! Image by Hans Aldenhoven from Pixabay Personality and General Features: Don’t let the […]
February 9, 2023
January 4, 2023
Pikes Peak Vet wants you to know about your Cocker Spaniel’s lifestyle and other needs. Personality and Features: Cocker Spaniels are gentle, yet fun-loving dogs. Though […]
January 4, 2023
December 13, 2022
Pikes Peak Vet wants you to know about your Siberian Husky’s lifestyle and other needs! Personality: Bred for long-distance running, Siberian Huskies have boundless energy and […]
December 13, 2022
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December 6, 2022
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Photo Credit https://unsplash.com/@nicolaslafargue These majestic beauties remind us of resilience, snowy climes and Christmas happiness. Yet this northern deer species is unusually adapted to their chilly […]
December 6, 2022
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Pikes Peak Vet wants you to know about your Shiba Inu’s lifestyle and other needs! Personality and General Features: This ancient Japanese breed was originally bred […]
November 16, 2022
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This November, return unused antibiotics to us for proper disposal. Read on to find out how to anonymously be part of the study as to WHY […]
November 10, 2022
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Did you know that human and animal pharmacies are not allowed to take back controlled drugs that have been dispensed? Pikes Peak Vet gets a lot […]
October 27, 2022
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Pikes Peak Vet wants you to know about your Great Dane’s lifestyle and other needs! Great Danes are elegant dogs, giant, sweet friendly people-pleasers, but don’t […]
October 10, 2022
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Many people are finding that getting their pet an appointment for veterinary care is pretty challenging these days, especially if it’s an emergency and they aren’t […]
September 29, 2022
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Pikes Peak Vet wants you to know about your Border Collie’s lifestyle and other needs! Border Collie’s are athletic and highly intelligent. In fact, there is […]
September 5, 2022
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September 5, 2022
By Mary Morris, Volunteer Late summer is a great time for Colorado produce, especially Palisade Peaches. But did you know that peach pits can be lethal […]
September 5, 2022
August 6, 2022
Pikes Peak Vet wants you to know about your Maltese’s lifestyle and other needs! Maltese are charming lap dogs known for their long silky hair, but […]
August 6, 2022