by Veterinary Center of Parker, Inc. | Jun 8, 2021 | Blog
Did you know that all vertebrates have an Endocannabinoid System (ECS)? The ECS helps regulate the body’s homeostasis (balance) and allows the cells to comminute with each other, making sure the body is function properly. When the ECS is deficient in any way, it can...
by Veterinary Center of Parker, Inc. | Mar 4, 2021 | Blog
Just like people, dogs and cats can have allergies. They can be allergic to both food and their environment. With food, they are most commonly allergic to the protein source. Since chicken is the most common protein source, that is the most common food allergy. They...
by Veterinary Center of Parker, Inc. | Feb 4, 2021 | Blog
When it comes to assessing your pet’s health, body condition is an important factor. You want to make sure your pet is in a healthy weight range, and one way to do this is to assess their body condition score (BCS). Think of the BCS like the body mass index (BMI) in...
by Veterinary Center of Parker, Inc. | Oct 8, 2020 | Blog
October is National Pet Wellness month. A month dedicated to educating our clients about the importance of wellness and preventative care for their pets. Wellness care is so important for the health and longevity of your pet and one of the reasons we focus on it so...
by Veterinary Center of Parker, Inc. | Jun 15, 2020 | Blog
June is pet preparedness month. This month is all about how to be prepared with pets for disasters. This could be hurricanes, fires, earthquakes, etc. Unfortunately, many people forget to include their pets in their emergency plans. We don’t ever want anyone to be...
by Veterinary Center of Parker, Inc. | May 26, 2020 | Blog
Every year, the third week in March is deemed National Poison Prevention Week. Awareness of potential toxins is important in preventing pet poisoning emergencies. According to Pet Poison Helpline, they receive calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from distressed pet...
