It’s hard to watch how quickly our pets turn from a cute little puppy or kitten into what we in the profession qualify as “senior”. For our feline patient’s senior encompasses anything 7+ years, and for canines 5+ years (there is more wiggle room for canines due to...
Regenerative Medicine utilizes the body’s own cells to heal and regenerate damaged tissues in acute and chronic conditions. These conditions include osteoarthritis (pain in the joints) and soft tissue injuries (strained ligaments and tendons). Commonly these injuries...
Wellness is defined by Oxford Language as “ the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal”. Wellness is the core of what we do at Altitude Veterinary Hospital. We want to help you actively pursue a state of good health for your pets. This...
Some of us are settling in for the season but others are still actively making travel plans this year! For those snow birds or adventurous spirits traveling year round with your pets, it will help you to know that there are very serious life threatening diseases near...
…although Wyoming always seems to be confused with that concept! The arrival of spring means parasites are on the rise for dogs as well as cats! There are two different types of parasites to consider when we think of preventative measures: internal and external...
An important aspect of caring for our pets is providing them with a high-quality diet. Feeding a high-quality diet is going to improve the health of our animals and decrease the likelihood of disease. If we feed a poor diet, we can expect poor health. An insectivore...
If there was something you could do to increase the happy life of your pet by two to four years you would want to know about it! And I mean two to four calendar years not “dog” or “cat” years. That is why our national veterinary colleagues have...
The Wyoming wind presents many challenges this time of year, one of which is keeping our dogs consistently active. Physical activity has a plethora of benefits for humans, but these also apply to our pets as well. The benefits include: 1. Ideal Body weight- Regular...
It’s that time of the year and no one could be happier! The holidays are just around the corner and with everything we have been through this year it’s about time for some cheer. Although December is usually a wonderful time for everyone sometimes it can take a toll...
Today pets are truly part of the family. As such, at Altitude Veterinary Hospital we strive to provide the very best care for them. This is driven by our clients who want to know diagnoses, prognoses, and not simply try medications. We accomplish this by having set...
We’re excited to be expanding our services to Casper’s east side. Same higher level of care and great service, in a convenient location near the Hilltop Shopping Center. Welcome to Altitude East, coming in the Fall of 2020!
