Pet Care Blog
Expert advice, tips, and insights from our veterinary team to help you keep your pets healthy and happy.
My Dog Was Bitten by a Rattlesnake on a Colorado Springs Trail: What to Do in the First 30 Minutes
Dr. Robbie Unsell explains exactly what to do in the first 30 minutes after a rattlesnake bite on a Colorado Springs trail, and why Red Rock is not the right building for it.
I Found a Lump on My Dog: What to Do Next
Dr. Dan Muelhaupt explains why no veterinarian can identify a lump by sight or feel, what to do tonight, and what a fine needle aspirate can and cannot tell you.
Flat-Faced Dogs at 6,035 Feet: Which Breathing Noises Mean the ER Tonight
Dr. Jaime Clevenger on flat-faced dogs at 6,035 feet: which breathing noises mean a weekday appointment, which mean the ER tonight, and when to skip Red Rock entirely.
What to Do If Your Pet Has an Emergency After Our Hours: A Colorado Springs Guide
Dr. Unsell's guide to after-hours pet emergencies in Colorado Springs: who to call, where to go tonight, and what can safely wait until 8 a.m.
After the Animal ER: How We Coordinate Your Pet's Follow-Up Care in Colorado Springs
Home from the animal ER? Dr. Muelhaupt explains discharge papers, the recheck window, medication reconciliation, and how Red Rock takes the handoff.
Fear Free Veterinary Care in Colorado Springs: What It Actually Means, and Why It Matters for Every Pet
Dr. Unsell explains what Fear Free veterinary care really is, how Red Rock built a whole hospital around it, and why a calm visit is also better medicine.
My Dog Ate Chocolate. What Do I Do? A Colorado Springs Emergency Guide from a Local Vet
Dr. Kuca walks you through exactly what to do in the first 30 minutes if your dog ate chocolate, when to call Red Rock, and when to head straight to the ER.
Emergency Veterinary Care in Colorado Springs: Why Early Action and Familiar Care Matter
When the unexpected happens with your pet, emergency veterinary care becomes urgent. Learn why establishing care at Red Rock Veterinary Health makes all the difference when minutes matter.
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