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...

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...