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1 min read Charlie Brown always shared Thanksgiving with Snoopy. If you plan carefully, your pets can join in on the holiday too. Some human foods are unsafe for pets. Yet, plain ingredients (or single ingredients) are fine. Avoid a Thanksgiving trip to the ER with...

1.5 min read Routine labs on Kevin, an 8-year-old Pekingese Mix, revealed a high white blood cell count. Dr Cassie Jensen tested him to find out why this was elevated and found an often life-threatening tumor on his adrenal gland. We removed it and his blood levels...

2min read   Sean’s older cat Gracie limped with pain. She began to bump into walls and urinate in the living room. Then, when Sean’s younger cat began to groom Gracie, he realized it was time to prepare for her death. Our cats and dogs are family, so it’s...

2 min read Four-year-old Odin suffers from allergies triggered by chicken (note: food allergies are the rarest kinds of dog allergies) and the environment. His mom, Hospital Manager Christine Dolce, says Odin’s itchiness gets in the way of his life. “He stops playing...

1 min read Allergens are small particles that our bodies might react to. Allergens enter a pet’s body through their skin, ears, and nose. Dogs can suffer from allergies all year long. Year-round triggers include: -Environmental elements: grass, cedar, mold, pollen....

1.5 min read Heat stroke happens fast. Keep your pets cool and avoid dangerous outcomes.If your cat or dog is affected by heat, don’t wait. Keep our phone number handy and get them to the vet ASAP. Here are 3 ways to keep your 4-legged friend safe while outdoors. #1:...

1.5 min read Act fast to lower your pet’s body temperature. Rush your pet to our veterinary hospital. A veterinary visit is crucial during and after heat exhaustion or heatstroke. No matter how well you cooled your pet at home, hidden organ damage or other issues can...

3.5 minute read Goodheart customizes vaccine plans for each pet. We’ll chat at your pet’s yearly check-up. Then, we recommend only the vaccines your pet needs based on your lifestyle and environment. Our advice is conservative and based on common sense. Vaccines are...

1 min read Dr Penn has noticed that Lux’s interests have shifted as he’s aged.  “While he's still playful (he will catch that darn red dot someday), his new obsession is finding a good lap,” says Dr Penn at Goodheart Lowry. “When people visit, he will browse until he...