When taking our pets to the doctor, we usually think of our dogs and cats. They need their vaccines, teeth cleaned, and medicine when they get sick. However, dogs and cats are not the only pets that need veterinary attention. It may seem strange to...

Perhaps some of the cutest creatures on earth and runners up for first place on personality are brachycephalic pets.  The list is quite long but breeds include French Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Bulldogs, Bullmastiffs, Pugs, Boxers, Shih Tzu,...

Having been in the veterinary field for over 2 decades, there are 2 important ways to take care of your pet’s body.  They are, a multi-modal approach to pain relief, and nutrition.  These two are essential in overall wellness and set the tone to...

At Altitude Veterinary Hospital, we strive to provide A Higher Level of Care in all that we do. This is something that we want to have live in us down to our core. To help guide us in this, we have developed four Core Values that we have chosen to...

With warmer weather lots of things come to life, or become more active, including parasites that affect our pets. Parasites exist in many varieties including internal parasites such as various intestinal worms and heartworms, and external parasites...

We love to see our patients walk through the door wagging their tails or kitties willingly coming out of the carrier wanting us to love on them. Unfortunately, there are several animals that are anxious and fearful when they come to the hospital....