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Best Ways to Travel With Pets in Lakewood Your pets are a part of the family; and here at Wadsworth Animal Hospital in Lakewood, we know that means you're going to be hitting the road with them for family vacation. Though traveling with a pet is fun, exciting, and an…

Here at Wadsworth Animal Hospital, our Colorado veterinarians are happy to work with a variety of pets and their owners. The warm weather often brings with it an increase in pet emergencies, but with proper care these can often be avoided. Summer Pet Care Means Staying Cool Our Colorado veterinarians…

Pet obesity is a growing problem amongst pets across the United States, including right here in Lakewood. While a few extra pounds may not seem like much, for some pets, however, just one or two extra pounds can have a serious effect on a pet’s health. Pets that are overweight…

Many ordinary items can fatally poison a pet -- including plants. Here are some issues to watch out for courtesy of our Lakewood veterinarian. Many of the flowering plants so common to garden plots contain toxins that belie their inviting fragrance. Calla lilies, Easter lilies and day lilies are among…

Pets -- like humans -- can develop allergies that trigger uncomfortable symptoms. Some pets have allergies that start at a young age, while others acquire them later in life. Left unmanaged, allergies can cause digestive, dermatological and respiratory reactions that may be dangerous to the long-term health of your pet.…

Does your cat love to explore the outdoors? If so, you cat may benefit from additional preventative care measures designed to protect his health and safety. Sadly, cats that spend time primarily outdoors are at greater health risk than indoor cats. This is because they are at increased risk for…

Recognizing potential illness is an important aspect of pet ownership. Here are just a few common warning signs to watch out for, courtesy of Wadsworth Animal Hospital: Inappropriate elimination - If your pet seems to have suddenly forgotten his house training or cannot pass urine without effort, he may have…

Our pets’ curiosity can sometimes get them into toxic trouble that requires pet emergency care. So our Lakewood veterinarian recommends that pet owners sweep through their homes, garages and yards to make these poisons inaccessible. The following is a list of some of the most common substances that bring patients…

With the recent recall of many Nestle Purina and Milo's Kitchen pet jerky treats, you may find yourself scrambling to replace these products with a pet-safe alternative. Or maybe you are a first-time pet owner wondering what kinds of foods you can give your pet for an occasional between-meal snack…

Grooming a dog is important for several reasons including both taking care of their health and hygiene. Factors such as unpleasant odor, broken or razor-sharp cuticles, or if your pet scratches himself obsessively can either indicate or lead to serious health problems. For this reason our team at Wadsworth Animal…