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The Golden Years Matter: How We Personalize Visits for Senior Pets

As your pet changes over the years, so do their healthcare needs. We adjust our approach to ensure you can enjoy as many healthy years with them as possible. Here’s how and why veterinary visits at Goodheart Animal Health Center look a little different for our...

How Mobile Specialists Support Better Veterinary Care

When your pet has a complex condition or needs specialized care, it’s natural to have questions and want the very best. Goodheart Animal Health Centers creates a smooth, low-stress experience by bringing board-certified veterinary specialists to the Goodheart location...

More Than a Cleaning: How Goodheart Approaches Pet Dental Care

At Goodheart Animal Health Center, dental care is never treated as “just a cleaning.” Our dental procedure is built around transparency, safety, and high medical standards, every step of the way. The most important thing we can do to make a difference in your pet’s...

Can Pets Tell Time? The Science Behind Animal Time Perception

Have you ever wondered why your dog goes to the door before your car pulls into the driveway or your cat mysteriously appears every day at precisely 1:05 p.m. for their midday snack? How do they do it? Can pets tell time? Rhythm is everything: How pets perceive time...

🎃 Fear Free Costume Tips for Pets

Halloween decorations and costumes can be fun, but they may also pose risks for pets. Keep cords, candles, and small decorations (such as glow sticks, plastic spiders, or miniature skeletons) out of reach, and be sure your pet’s costume is comfortable and safe. 1....

Adventure Ready: 5 Safety Tips for Hiking and Camping With Pets

Make sure to pack caution in your travel bag with these top 5 trail tips from Goodheart Animal Health Centers!#1: Plan with weather and terrain in mind Research trail conditions, difficulty level, elevation, and expected weather before you plan your trip. Be prepared...

5 Ways to Support Pets With Separation Anxiety

Dogs and cats are naturally social creatures who thrive on the comfort and connection of their owners. While it’s normal for pets—and even pet parents—to feel a little uneasy during time apart, some dogs and cats experience severe emotional distress. Separation...

Cats & Dogs Can Get Heartworm Disease

4 minute readHeartworm disease is a community issue: the more pets that have heartworms in any area, the higher the risk that mosquitos will carry it and infect another pet.“We have a lot more dogs who are moving here from the South and bringing their infections with...

Love and Second Chances
Heartwarming Pet Stories

Hello, dear readers. We have some heartwarming stories to share with you today. So, grab your coffee and settle in for some tales of love, rescue, and new beginnings. We have 3 kitten tales 😉 who found new homes in time for the day of love.

Supporting Denver Pet
Nonprofits With Goodheart

3 min read Our (good) hearts are full with the prospect that we’ll help a puppy-in-training.We know that healthy pets have a beautiful impact on families and individuals. So, we’ve made community giving a core value at both Goodheart Animal Health Center hospitals....

Your Dog’s Real Age
What New Research Reveals

Our docs can offer advice on habits that promote a long, happy, healthy lifeNew research shows that dogs age in spurts as their DNA changes. Dogs still age faster than humans. However, they don’t age in a straight line like previously believed. As dogs age, their...

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Why Dogs Hump
More Than Just a Behavior Issue

Male and female dogs hump buddies due to sexual instinct, to play, or to command control. Call us if this has become a habit for your pet.Is there anything more awkward than your dog humping another dog at the park? Perhaps sniffing a guest’s groin.  But we’re here to...

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Why Non-Anesthetic
Pet Dental Cleanings Are Risky

Cats and dogs won't sit still for a dental cleaning. Anesthesia is the only way a vet can remove disease-causing bacteria from your pet’s teeth and gums.Recently, we’ve seen non-anesthetic dental procedures promoted for pets. Don’t believe the hype. These providers...

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New Guidelines: Spay or Neuter
Cats by 5 Months

Raj the cat might look a bit nervous, but really Feline Fix by 5 is a more humane option: It reduces disease, improves behavior and controls unwanted cat populations.Research indicates a decrease in cancer, behavioral issues, overpopulation, and infections when cats...

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Why Fireworks Terrify Pets and
How to Help

Dr Beth Spencer and her dogs, Mobi and Brownie, who will enjoy New Year’s Eve together this year!Loud bangs and pops scare pets and can make a normally well-behaved pet misbehave or run away. Celebrations can be stress-free if you plan ahead. Consider your pet as you...

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Feeding Your Pet Right
A Nutrition Guide

You are what you eat! The saying is true for pets, too. Good nutrition is one of the most important things you can do to help your pet live a happy, healthy, and long life. That’s why we discuss what you feed your pet at every visit.Small tweaks to diet and lifestyle...

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Why Annual Wellness Visits
Help Pets Live Longer

The Focus at Goodheart is Prevention We aim to keep your pet well for as many years as possible Everything we do is focused on your cat or dog's long-term wellness. We aim to prevent disease through annual wellness check-ups. That is why we recommend assessing your...

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The Modern Guide to Dog
Training and Socialization

Kids might be in virtual classes, but that doesn't mean dogs need to stay home.While this back to school looks different than past years, one thing hasn’t changed and that is the excitement of socializing and seeing your buddies. Much like kids, dogs are social...

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How Goodheart Gives Back to
Denver's Pet Community

Goodheart Animal Health Center’s charitable giving reflects a commitment to lifelong wellness for animals. When she launched the business late last year, Dr Beth Spencer decided that Goodheart would play a key role in Denver’s collective effort to elevate the...

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