Allergies in Companion Animals If you or someone you know has allergies, you know this time of year means clogged up, sniffly, sneezing misery with every new wave of Spring. People with allergies tend to sneeze and have watery eyes. Dogs and cats increase grooming as...

Happy Spring! We hope this post finds you and your loved ones (including those fur babies) in good health. We wanted to check in and remind everyone that April is Heartworm awareness month! As the weather starts warming up and that desire to spend all your weekend...

Whether you got a “quarantine” puppy, a puppy over the holidays, or you’re planning to get one in the near future, the team at Alpine Animal Hospital has you covered with our new pet care tips! Welcoming a new puppy into your family is one of the cutest, sweetest, and...

February is dental health month for pets! Dental health is just as important in your furry pets as it is in you. During dental month, we want to educate owners about dental disease and what they can do to improve their pet’s dental hygiene. Routine dental care is an...

Happy New Year! I think I speak for everyone when I say I couldn’t be happier for a fresh start and hopefully a bit of normalcy in the upcoming year. New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for people, they are a fantastic idea for your pet too! While you are thinking of...

Happy Holidays everyone! This year has been stressful and overwhelming for everyone, and we all deserve some socially distanced time with family during the holidays. While you and your family are enjoying your time together don’t forget to keep an eye on your pet(s)....

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...