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...

Written by Dr Jennifer Kelley At Alpine Animal Hospital we pride ourselves on providing you, our clients, with the most up to date and relevant medical information for your feline and canine family members. With that goal in mind, new studies on the increasing...

One of the most common questions people ask about pet insurance: Is it worth it? This is a valid question that you must find the answer to on your own. Purchasing pet insurance is not only a financial decision, but an emotional one too. You must consider...

Happy Spring everyone! What a better way to celebrate the return of warm weather than chatting about parasites, specifically fleas and ticks! Well, as a veterinarian and pet owner myself, I’m not a fan of blood sucking fleas and ticks and will do anything...

April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month.  Should your pet be injured it is a good idea to see a veterinarian but in case you are in a remote area, out camping or enjoying the outdoors it is a good idea to be prepared to handle basic first aid...

Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but February remains the American Heart Month!  This month we want to focus our awareness on heart disease and prevention in dogs and cats.  It is estimated that roughly 10% of our furry friends are the victims of heart...

January is National Train your dog month.  This was developed to bring awareness to the importance of proper training and socialization for dogs in order to enrich their life and well-being.  A well-trained dog is a happier healthier dog.The month of...

November is National Pet Diabetes Month – this means that it’s time to increase awareness of this pretty common animal disease. Diabetes mellitus is a condition that affects the level of glucose, or sugar, in an animal’s blood.  Insulin is needed for the...