by Alpine Animal Hospital | Nov 22, 2016 | Blog
by Kelly Stalpes, DVM Ever notice your dog or cat scratching or rubbing at their ears? Or shaking their head? Red, itchy ears are a common reason for our small animal companions to visit the vet, and the medical name for this condition is otitis. Otitis externa is...
by Alpine Animal Hospital | Nov 18, 2016 | Blog
By Charles Maker, DVM Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) or osteoarthritis is one of the main causes of lameness in horses. DJD occurs when the joint cartilage is destroyed producing pain and inflammation which in turn reduces your horse’s performance. Spontaneous joint...
by Alpine Animal Hospital | Sep 26, 2016 | Blog
Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders in our Horses By Kelly Stalpes, DVM As our horses age, they become more likely to develop endocrine and metabolic disorders. One of the most common diseases of horses and ponies 15 and older is a condition called Equine Pituitary Pars...
by Alpine Animal Hospital | Jul 30, 2016 | Blog
By Chuck Maker, DVMHorses can’t “chill out” as easily as humans – they need a little help especially at our altitude with its relatively low humidity and high UV index and thin air. Summertime is great – but hot, especially this year, it...
by Alpine Animal Hospital | Jul 27, 2016 | Blog
By Kelly Stalpes, DVM We’ve all heard the phrase “you are what you eat” in reference to our dietary choices. Food matters and is a large component of a healthy lifestyle not only for us, but for our pets as well. Proper diets can contribute to overall wellness,...
by Alpine Animal Hospital | Jun 29, 2016 | Blog
By Chuck Maker, DVM Summer is in full-swing and with the lovely weather comes an increase in bugs. Bites or stings can cause itching or painful swelling at the site, and they may become prone to infection. To keep your horse comfortable, it is important to watch for...
