Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency

Introducing the fabulous Dr. Valeria Caceres! 🎉 Passionate about animal dental care and equipped with impeccable skills for complex oral surgeries, she's ready to make life better for pets in Boulder and the surrounding area. 🐶🐱 Let's give her a warm welcome!

Find out more about Dr.Caceres here --> https://coloradoanimalspecialty.com/staff/valeria-caceres/

If your pet is ever injured and unable to walk, transporting them to the emergency vet can be a challenge. See our guide on what to do if you need to urgently and carefully move your pet to get them medical attention:

Injured animals are more likely to bite or claw out of fear or pain so be careful when moving your pet. For dogs, you may need to use a temporary muzzle to prevent a bite injury. For cats, it is best to approach them from behind and wrap them in a thick towel or blanket to protect yourself from biting or scratching.

If you experience an emergency with your pet contact CASE - save our contact information to easily and quickly call us in the case of an emergency.

📞 (303) 545-2273
📍 2972 Iris Ave, Boulder, CO 80301
🌐 coloradoanimalspecialty.com

🐾 🐶New service alert! 📢 This fall, we're introducing veterinary dentistry and oral surgery to our service offering. We will specialize in:

- Periodontal surgery and treatment
- Oral surgery
- Orthodontics
- Restorative dentistry

Full service details here 👉 https://coloradoanimalspecialty.com/service/dentistry/

Keep those tails wagging and teeth healthy! 🐾

Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency Comprehensive specialty and 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital serving the greater Boulder area.

Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day 🌈♥ This day is dedicated to celebrating the lives of our past pets and the joy, comfort, laughter, and unconditional love they brought us. Don’t forget that part of the relationship included the care provided by you ❤ They become family and we will be forever grateful for the companionship of our pets.

Are you curious as to why your pet keeps scratching? Not sure how to provide them with some relief? 🐶🐱 Itchy skin could signify flea allergy dermatitis, hotspots, atopic dermatitis, or a skin infection.

It’s best to identify that there is an issue early as this makes it easier to treat!
Treatment options may include applying anti-parasitic ear drops, medication to treat infections caused by scratching, and ongoing parasite prevention 🐾 To identify the best treatment for your pet's condition, always consult with your primary care veterinarian for guidance.

If your pet is experiencing an infection contact CASE at 303-545-2273.

Congratulations to this purrrrfect girl Freya for finishing her last radiation therapy treatment! Her momma brought the oncology team a homemade fruit tart that looks just like her!

Please meet Rose, our Client Care Advocate for Radiation Oncology!

The Client Care Advocate is a unique radiation position at CASE. This position is designed to help improve communication with frequent updates and pictures for radiation oncology patients while they are undergoing treatment.

Rose, will meet you in the morning to intake your pet, she will get an update and any questions you have for the team. During the day, Rose loves to send pictures and updates and help with any questions you have!

Did you know 1 in 3 family pets will get lost in their lifetime? (AVMA)

serves as a reminder to all pet owners to microchip your pets and keep the chip registration information updated regularly! Microchips greatly increase the chances that pets will be reunited with their families if they are lost or stolen.

If you find a lost pet, bring them to a facility that has a microchip scanner (such as a veterinarian's office, police station, or animal shelter) to help them find their way home. CASE is equipped with a microchip scanner.

Tomorrow is the last day to vote for CASE for Best Pet Care Service by Colorado Parent Magazine! If you have a minute, please click the link to vote 😸: https://bit.ly/4cT9tC9

📍 2972 Iris Ave, Boulder, CO 80301
📞 303-545-2273
🌐 ColoradoAnimalSpecialty.com

Ticks! Ick! 😩 Keep your pets safe from ticks this season and speak with your pet's primary care veterinarian for a prescription or refill of a safe repellent.

🐕 Tick-borne diseases affecting dogs can include: Lyme Disease, Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

🐕 Common symptoms these tick-borne diseases share for dogs can include: fever, diarrhea, muscle pain, swelling in the limbs, seizures, fatigue, depression, skin lesions, discharge from the nose or eyes, weight loss

🐈 Tick-borne diseases affecting cats can include: Lyme Disease, Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, Cytauxzoonosis (aka Bobcat Fever)

🐈 Common symptoms these tick-borne diseases share for cats can include: fever, lethargy, lack of appetite, difficulty breathing, sensitivity to touch, jaundice, painful joints and/or stiffness (might have an arched back when walking)

If your pet is experiencing any of these symptoms, contact CASE at 303-545-2273 immediately. We are open 24/7/365.

Don't forget to vote for CASE for Best Pet Care Service by Colorado Parent Magazine! 🎉

If you have a minute, please click the link to vote 😸: https://bit.ly/4cT9tC9

📍 2972 Iris Ave, Boulder, CO 80301
📞 303-545-2273
🌐 ColoradoAnimalSpecialty.com

🎉 Congratulations to Wifi and Nox on finishing their chemotherapy protocols! We're all so proud of them for being such troopers ❤️

Keep your pets safe this summer by keeping them away from blue-green algae - aka cyanobacteria - which thrives in bodies of fresh water when the weather is 75+ degrees and sunny. Cyanobacteria is incredibly toxic and is known to cause poisoning in dogs, cats, livestock, wildlife, birds, fish, and even humans!

Pets can develop poisoning when they drink from, or even swim in, contaminated water sources. This algae may appear as pea-green-looking paint or as a green slime and is typically found in ponds and lakes, but can be present in oceans, fresh water, damp soil, outdoor fountains, and even on rocks.

If your pet is exposed to blue-green algae signs may develop in as little as a few minutes or may take up to 12 hours to arise. If blue-green algae is ingested, it can cause severe neurologic or liver damage. Symptoms may include drooling, disorientation, weakness, vomiting, excessive panting, collapse, seizures, respiratory failure, and could be fatal.

If you suspect your pet has been exposed to blue-green algae, immediately contact CASE at 303-545-2273. You can also connect with the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) is a condition commonly referred to as bloat. This is a critical medical issue for dogs, which can be fatal if left untreated.

Bloat happens when gas or food stretches a dog's stomach. The distended stomach rotates, trapping the gas inside, and blocking off the stomach's blood supply. This can develop quickly, without warning, and requires immediate medical attention.

Here are a few ways you can help prevent bloat:

🐶 Encourage your dog to eat slowly
🐶 Feed smaller controlled portions
🐶 Don’t feed them right after exercise or when over-excited/panting heavily
🐶 Keep them at a healthy weight

If you suspect your dog has bloat, contact CASE at 303-545-2273.

Snake bites are extremely harmful and potentially fatal for pets. 🐕🐈❌🐍

Symptoms to look for if your pet has been bitten by a snake:
👉Weakness/lethargy
👉Shaking/twitching
👉Dilated pupils
👉Vomiting
👉Loss of bladder control
👉Blood in urine
👉Unable to move
👉Breathing difficulties
👉Drooling
👉Bleeding from the wound
👉Paralysis or collapse

If your pet has any of these symptoms or was bitten by a snake, please bring them to CASE immediately. We are equipped to handle snake bites.

We know that cancer surgery can be daunting, but we’re with you and your pet every step of the way—from evaluation to recovery. We provide comprehensive veterinary surgical oncology care, all with a compassionate touch.

Our Surgical Oncology service has consultation availability within 1 week! Appointments are available Monday-Thursday 9AM to 4PM.

Visit our website to learn more: https://coloradoanimalspecialty.com/service/oncology/

Unfortunately, 1 in 3 pets will go missing in their lifetime and only 1 in 10 are found (AAHA). July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month and serves as a reminder to put strategies in place to keep your pet safe. Here are some additional tips from CASE on how you can prepare yourself and your pet.

If your pet does go missing, file a lost animal report with your local humane society, post on community social media pages (such as Facebook or Nextdoor), check neighbors’ yards or video doorbell footage, scout local parks, and call animal shelters in your area.

Meet Olive, the sweetest girlie with a tail that never rests! Olive was diagnosed with a nasal sarcoma and just finished palliative radiation at CASE Pet Cancer Center to help shrink the tumor and improve her quality of life.

Nasal tumors account for approximately 1% of tumors in dogs and cats. Most nasal tumors respond well to radiation therapy with improved clinical signs and quality of life. There are different types of radiation for nasal tumors such as stereotactic, fractionated and palliative radiation.

Most pets with nasal tumors have a nasal discharge from one or both nostrils, noisy breathing, coughing, lethargy, decreased appetite, and weight loss. If your adult pet has such signs that do not resolve with treatment, or come back quickly, additional testing for a nasal tumor should be recommended.

Today is ! It's the perfect time to plan ahead on how to keep your pets safe in case of a fire. 🐶🐱

🔥 Keep pets away from fireplaces, firepits, and candles
🔥 Have a rescue plan and practice with your family
🔥 Keep leashes, crates, and carriers accessible
🔥 Inform rescuers of your pets and their hiding places
🔥 Make sure your pets are wearing ID tags and are microchipped in case they escape

If you experience a fire related emergency with your pet contact CASE at 303-545-2273 immediately! We are open 24/7/365 for animal emergencies.

Our dogs’ paws are just as sensitive as our feet. Here are some ways to protect your dog’s paws on hot pavement (or artificial grass):

🐾 Check the weather and take precautions before you take your pet outside. Asphalt temperatures can vary with air temperatures, cloud cover, wind, etc. For example, 77°F air temp could result in 125°F asphalt temp - and it only takes 60 seconds on 125°F asphalt for a dog's pads to burn.
🐾 Place the back of your hand on the ground for 10 seconds, if it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your dog.
🐾 Walk early in the morning or late in the evening when surfaces are cooler.
🐾 If your pet can easily adapt to them, invest in a pair of booties to protect your pet's paws.

Symptoms of paw burn may include limping, refusing to walk, darker than usual or discolored pads, excessive licking or biting of feet, visible blisters, extreme redness, and missing skin or parts of pads.

If your pet experiences burnt paws, contact CASE at 303-545-2273.

Vote for CASE! 🎉

CASE has been nominated for Best Pet Care Service by Colorado Parent Magazine! If you have a minute, please click the link to vote 😸: https://bit.ly/4cT9tC9

📍 2972 Iris Ave, Boulder, CO 80301
📞 303-545-2273
🌐 ColoradoAnimalSpecialty.com

Looking for a summer fruit that’s safe to share? 🍉 🍉 🍉

Watermelon is 92% water so it’s a great treat to help keep your pet hydrated. It also has low calories, no fat or cholesterol, and is high in potassium and vitamins A, B6, and C. But be sure to remove the seeds and rind!

Try freezing small chunks of watermelon to make an extra special treat for a hot day! 🍉 🍉 🍉

Meet Dover, our most lovable patient who doubled as our assistant hospital director while boarding at CASE during radiation therapy treatment. 🐕 💗

Dover was diagnosed with a tumor in his hind leg muscle that caused bruising and pain. He received 18 doses of radiation therapy at CASE and his tumor is shrinking. Dover is running, jumping, and playing at home in New Mexico with her devoted owner, Christie. Dover even celebrated his 4th birthday with his buddies at CASE during treatment!

CASE offers overnight and weekend medical boarding for radiation patients as they undergo radiation therapy treatments. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4ekWQkZ

Meet our I-131 Champions! These pretty kitties have completed their radioiodine therapy with CASE and they are ready to start a new chapter of their lives after conquering hyperthyroidism treatment. 🎉

To learn more about I-131 Therapy at CASE, visit our website: https://coloradoanimalspecialty.com/service/1-131-therapy/

🎇 Happy 4th of July 🎇 This is a friendly reminder that our hospital will be open 24/7 as usual for the 4th of July holiday! 🌟

We are equipped for any kind of emergency, including: heatstroke, snakebites, burns, toxic food ingestion and more. Our hospital is fully staffed with emergency veterinary specialists and board-certified criticalists.