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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...

Blue-Green Algae in Colorado Waterways
Easy resources and tips to prevent your dog from encountering these algae

3 minute readBlue-green algae grow in water and produce a toxin that is deadly to dogs. Please read below to keepyour pet safe.“The onset is extremely quick, between 15 and 20 minutes,” says Dr Carrie Oakes. Knowing what lakes are affected with Blue-green algae before...

The Best Protection Against Parvo: Vaccinate
Canine Parvovirus can be life-threatening. We have tips to help your pet avoid it.

2 minute read“Unfortunately, I’ve seen a good number of cases of parvo,” says Dr Ashlyn Spring. “Typically, we see this in puppies,” who are still completing their vaccines. Yet, unvaccinated dogs of all ages are susceptible to the virus and continue to spread it...

Protecting Pets During Wildfires
Tips to keep your cats & dogs safe in emergencies

3 minute readPet parents need to work pet safety into the preparation equation. “Make sure there’s a person responsible for each pet,” says Dr Beth Spencer, Medical Director of Goodheart BroadwayDr Beth Spencer has personal experience with evacuating her home. A...

Cats & Dogs Can Get Heartworm Disease
The best prevention to avoid this life-threatening disease is a monthly medicine

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...

Are Grain-Free Diets Putting Your Dog’s Heart at Risk?
Yes. Choose a safer pet food option that offers your pet complete nutrition

4 min readSeemingly healthy grain-free pet diets aren’t helpful to a dog's health. In fact, research shows they cause issues with the heart. Goodheart recommends against grain-free foods.A few years ago, Dr. Beth Spencer saw a sweet Pit Bull Terrier twice in two...

Take a page out of the new schooling playbook for dogs!

Sep 9, 2020

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...

Goodheart Makes an Impact Through Giving

Aug 11, 2020

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...

Pets and Pet Parents: Fear the Vet No More

Jul 13, 2020

We use Fear Free® calming methods at Goodheart. We thought we’d take a moment to explain more about these tactics so you can see how they benefit your cat or dog. You might hear us talking about “Fear Free®” a lot at Goodheart. That’s because we’ve found that these...

Summer Travel Tips

Jun 1, 2020

Summer in Colorado is a great time to get out and enjoy all that our beautiful state has to offer! Whether it’s hiking, enjoying farmer’s markets or road trips, Goodheart Animal Health Center has you covered on health and safety tips for your dogs and cats. Road trip!...

Goodheart turns 6 months!

May 19, 2020

Time flies when you’re having fun! As Goodheart Animal Health Center rounds out our 6-month anniversary, we wanted to say thank you to our wonderful clients and neighbors for making us feel welcome. We know you have many veterinarians to choose from in the area, and...

Fun Things To Do During Coronavirus

Apr 6, 2020

We've brought you the good news that  your pet cannot transmit COVID-19 or become sick with it. And you're likely getting more snuggles in these days. So we hope you're hanging in there! Our team pulled together their go-to "tips and tricks" to help you get through...

Pets Cannot Transmit or Contract COVID-19

Mar 9, 2020

Updated as of 5pm Central Time on April 6th, 2020: Are you open? Yes! We are open and here for you and your pets. What if I'm sick or feel uncomfortable coming in? -No problem! If your pet needs services and you are sick, please call us and we'll walk you through your...

Tips for brushing your puppy, kitten or full-grown pet’s teeth

Jan 23, 2020

An annual professional dental cleaning is truly the only way to keep pets’ teeth healthy.-Bacteria that form on your pet’s teeth can create heart disease and joint problems. Diabetic patients have more (and worse) dental disease.-Professional cleanings prevent and...

Adding a New Pet to the Family

Jan 13, 2020

Did you recently add a new member to the family? Congratulations! We know that this is an exciting time, but there is a lot to do and adjustments to make sure your pet is happy and healthy. So, what are the next steps? Dr Alex Robb, veterinarian at Goodheart says. “A...

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