November is pet cancer awareness month. There is no easy way to talk about cancer, but as a pet owner, it is important to be aware of the warning signs. Just as in humans, cancer can develop suddenly in dogs and cats; and an unexpected diagnosis can be devastating to...

September is Happy Healthy Cat Month, the time to appreciate our feline companions and give them the best care to live long lives. We at Alpine Animal Hospital are committed to helping owners with these tips and insights. Take your cat to the vet - cats can be very...

Natural disasters: something we all hope we never have to deal with thus rarely plan for. Unfortunately, you do not have to be living in a hurricane or earthquake zone to be affected. Wildfires, floods, landslides, winter storms, and even thunder and lightning are...

Happy August, my favorite month of the year! It’s also national pet immunization awareness month. Living in a global pandemic, we can all understand the importance of immunizations, or vaccines, for keeping our pets safe. Vaccines work by stimulating an immune...

Written by Baylee Bezona-Jackson, CVT The familiar saying, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” remains true, especially when it comes to your pet’s health. In veterinary medicine, the goal of prevention is to prevent a problem from happening entirely or...

Written by Dr. Angela Durkac Hello! This month is about giving owners an information guide to having a great summer with your pet! With the long, sunny days of summer coming it is important to remember the effects the rising temperatures can have on our furry...

Written by Dr Jennifer Kelley, DVMFebruary is National Dental Month! Did you know that periodontal disease is one of if not the most common diseases that occur in our pets? Periodontal disease ranges from inflammation of the gums (gingivitis), to severe infection and...

Written by Dr Jennifer Kelley, DVMMany dog owners are familiar with a complex of canine infectious respiratory diseases know colloquially as “Kennel Cough.” Dogs that are in contact with other dogs outside their home are commonly vaccinated for Bordetella...

The holidays are a time of thankfulness and giving. This year Alpine Animal Hospital wants to focus some of our attention on local nonprofit organizations that share our passion for animals. Wikipedia states that a nonprofit organization is an organization that uses...

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month! Although new puppies and kittens are super cute and fun, they also require a lot of time, training and attention in order to help them grow into a good companion. Senior pets on the other hand often come trained, housebroken and...