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https://www.facebook.com/AmigoAnimalClinic/videos/469599353860117/ We’re here with some tips to keep your furry loved ones safe during freezing weather. Small pets, thin haired pets, older arthritic pets and sick pets all need to be indoors when the temperatures drop. If it’s too cold for you it’s too cold for them. Larger breed dogs with thick coats may tolerate…

When you love your pets you have a special bond with them. They quite naturally become a part of your family and want them to be happy. By the same token, when they are in pain or are ill, you feel for them. So, it is quite natural to do everything you can to keep…

Heartworm prevention is an essential concern for every pet owner and veterinarian. The disease is severe and highly damaging to your pet’s body if they get it, so prevention is a much better option than trying to treat it after the fact. We will cover what heartworm is, how it spreads, and what the best…

Over 10 million dogs and cats are lost or stolen in the U.S. every year. One in three pets will become lost at some point during their life. Microchipping your pet makes it much more likely that if your pet gets lost, it is more likely to be returned to you. What are Microchips? A…

At Amigo Animal Clinic we are passionate about pet dental health. Dental health is an essential part of your pet’s overall health and when neglected, can lead to more serious health issues for your pet. Dental Health Month February is National Pet Dental Health Month. The AVMA created this month-long event to help raise awareness…

Dog Training Tips from Amigo Animal Clinic January is the annual National Train Your Dog Month. That means that during this month, dog owners and trainers come together to celebrate and promote different tips and methods to help teach people the basics of dog training. Purpose The Association of Professional Dog Trainers created National Train…

With cold weather well underway here in Grand Junction, Colorado, it is time to talk about winter safety for your pets. Cold weather can be brutal on all of us. It can be tough on our pets and livestock that rely on us to protect them from cold temperatures. Please review our following cold weather…

Pet wellness checks are a simple but important part of keeping your animal healthy. A wellness check is an in-person physical examination of your pet by a veterinarian. This gives your veterinarian a chance to look for any health problems that might need to be addressed. What to Expect from a Wellness Check During the…

Pet disaster preparedness is an essential part of being a pet parent, not to mention a good idea in general. While we are fortunate in the Grand Valley not to experience much in the way of violent acts of Mother Nature, they still could happen. And there are always man-made disasters, such as a house…

Companion Laser therapy applies amplified light to alleviate pain and inflammation your pet may be experiencing. When it interacts with damaged cells, healing is accelerated, and pain virtually eliminated. There has been significant research that shows that it works exceptionally well at handling many different issues in our furry companions. Simple and Effective The beautiful part of…