Holiday Safety Tips for Pets

Holiday Safety Tips for Pets

The holidays are here! Snowy walks, festive meals, twinkling lights, and plenty of time spent with the ones we love. At Coal Creek Animal Hospital, we know your pets are family, which is why their safety matters just as much as your own during this busy time of year. Colorado’s winter weather can be unpredictable, […]

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What Should Pet Owners Know About Fall Allergies? 7 Symptoms to Watch For

What Should Pet Owners Know About Fall Allergies? 7 Symptoms to Watch For

Crunchy leaves, cozy weather, pumpkin-flavored everything—fall is here, and it’s a favorite season for many of us.  But for our furry friends, autumn can also trigger fall pet allergies. While most of us suffer from springtime allergies, autumn allergies in pets are surprisingly common, and they can sneak up quickly. From moldy leaves to ragweed […]

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What Are the Best Ways to Protect Your Pet from Fleas and Ticks This Summer?

What Are the Best Ways to Protect Your Pet from Fleas and Ticks This Summer?

When the sun’s out and the trails are calling, your pet is ready for all the summer fun and exploring every inch of the great outdoors. But warmer weather also means it’s open season for fleas and ticks. At Coal Creek Animal Hospital, we’re here to help you make sure your pet enjoys summer without […]

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Protect Your Pet: The Importance of Tick Prevention

Protect Your Pet: The Importance of Tick Prevention

While the warm weather has been incredibly nice, if you’ve spent any time outdoors lately– or even scrolled on the local community pages– you’ve likely seen the warnings: Boulder County has seen a large upTICK in tick activity this year. At Coal Creek Animal Hospital, we’re here to keep your furry family members safe and […]

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Keep Your Pets Safe from HPAI: What You Need to Know 🦠

Keep Your Pets Safe from HPAI: What You Need to Know 🦠

At Coal Creek Animal Hospital, your pet’s safety is our top priority. Recently, a wild goose in Louisville tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) is urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves and their pets. While the risk to humans remains low, it’s essential to be cautious around […]

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The Silent Champions of Animal-Assisted Therapy

The Silent Champions of Animal-Assisted Therapy

Have you ever heard of animal-assisted therapy? There are many therapeutic benefits of pets, which is why they are a great addition to therapy in many different situations, and for many different patients. Take a closer look at pet-assisted therapy and the relationship between human mental health and animals.  

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10 Indoor Pet Activities When It’s Too Cold to Go Outside

10 Indoor Pet Activities When It’s Too Cold to Go Outside

Lafayette averages 300 sunny days a year, but sometimes during the winter it feels like the sun is nowhere to be found. If the short, gray, chilly days don’t inspire much get-up-and-go, you’re not alone. In fact, many of us (pets and people alike) are perfectly content to wait for spring while snuggling on the […]

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