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Mon - Fri:	1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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Fax: (303) 494-0179

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Martin Acres, South Boulder

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Todd Russell DVM

Ed Fuller DVM

Pet Menders Animal Hospital

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Veterinarians, Pet Boarding & Kennels, Pet Grooming, Veterinarian Emergency Services, Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals, Veterinary Specialty Services

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Practicle, caring, truely one of the best vets in Boulder

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Phone: (303) 494-0840

Address: 2790 Moorhead Ave, Boulder, CO 80305

Website: http://www.petmenders.com/contact

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Preventive Care

Dental Care
Dental care is vital to the overall health of any pet. Dental disease can lead to health issues with the heart, liver, and kidneys and has the potential to seep into your pet’s bloodstream. In fact, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats over three years of age suffer from some form of dental disease, making it the most common pet health issue among our pet population.
Vaccination
If your pet has had an allergic reaction to a vaccination, your veterinarian may elect not to vaccinate anymore or may pre-treat with an antihistamine before any further vaccinations are administered. Make sure that you remind any new veterinarian that your pet has had a vaccine reaction in the past, to help avoid ongoing problems.
Behavioral Counseling
Pets with behavioral problems can often pose a frustrating challenge for pet owners. However, through behavioral consultations we can correct unwanted behaviors and enrich both your life and your pets' life. To learn more about how behavioral consultations can help your pet, please contact us today at (303) 494-0840.
Nutritional Counseling
Symptoms will vary from dog to dog and can affect multiple organ systems and usually have a gradual onset. The most common signs are lethargy, mental depression, exercise intolerance, weight gain, hair loss of the tail, dry/oily skin, darkening of the skin, slow heart rate and seizures.
Comprehensive Examination
At Pet Menders Animal Hospital in Boulder, CO, we believe that regular checkups and wellness exams are critical to your pets' well-being. These wellness exams give us a chance to evaluate the overall health of your pet while also giving us a baseline for their unique bodies and tendencies.

Illness Treatment

Parasites Treatment and Control
Behavioral Disorder Treatment
Pain Management
As with cats, never administer pain medication without consulting your veterinarian. After diagnosing the problem, your veterinarian will explain the benefits, risks and costs associated with various treatment options. That way, you and your veterinarian can choose the approach that best meets the needs of you and your dog.
Vomiting Treatment
Diarrhea Treatment
Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
Ingested allergens are most commonly found in the food your pet eats. Surprisingly, it is not the color or preservatives that cause the majority of reactions; instead it is the meat, grain or dairy products that are used in the food. This category also includes a reaction to medication given by mouth and those brought on by your pet nibbling on plants. Food allergies take anywhere from seven to ten years to manifest; it is not an instantaneous reaction.
Intestinal Foreign Object Removal

Infection Treatment

Leptospirosis Treatment
Parvovirus Infection Treatment
Canine parvovirus is the most common serious infectious disease of dogs in the United States. Canine parvovirus causes ulcerative enteritis and diarrhea in susceptible dogs. This diarrhea can be bloody and life threatening. The parvovirus has mutated several times since 1980. The most common strain today is CPV-2B. Parvovirus is an extremely tough and resistant bug. The virus lives for long periods of time on floors, food containers and other household objects.
Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment
In many acute otitis cases with no major underlying problem, a 2-3 week treatment course with a topical drop or ointment placed into the ear canal may be all that is necessary to clear the infection. When there has been a chronic infection, simple ear drops and ointments are usually inadequate to clear the infection. The ear canal has undergone many changes that make it difficult for topical therapy to be effective. They include swelling, glandular enlargement and a buildup of scar tissue. In these cases systemic medications (i.e. oral pills and capsules) will be necessary to treat the infection, underlying cause and correct the secondary changes. Antibiotics are used for bacterial infections and antifungals for yeast infections. Glucocorticoids such as prednisone or dexamethasone are often included to reduce the amount of inflammation in the ear. Therapy may be required for many weeks to get the ear canals back to normal.
Ear Infection Treatment
Ear infections (otitis) are a relatively common and bothersome problem for pets. Most of the time they are short-term and can be easily treated and cured. However, in some cases they can become chronic and recurrent. In these circumstances, a more complete investigation into the cause and longer-term treatment plans are required.
Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
Cat pain can be caused by such things as arthritis, dental problems, urinary tract infections, bone disease and cancer. Pain is also common following a surgical procedure.

Chronic Condition Treatment

Arthritis Treatment
The most common orthopedic injury and cause for rear limb lameness in dogs is damage to the Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) of the knee. In people this ligament is called the anterior cruciate ligament, frequently referred to as the ACL. The CCL is the primary stabilizing ligament within the knee. Dogs can injure this ligament in a variety of ways. All shapes, sizes, and ages of dogs can suffer this injury. Damage to the CCL, either partial or complete rupture, results in progressive lameness, development of osteoarthritis, osteophyte (bone spur) production, and meniscal (cartilage) damage. A recent survey of veterinarians and board certified veterinary surgeons placed the economic impact of CCL disease at approximately $1.2 billion nation wide.
Hip Dysplasia Treatment
Diagnosis of OA begins with a thorough patient history and physical exam. Owners often report a specific lameness or distinct behavioral change. Earlier symptoms may be more subtle. Physical exam findings typically include: muscle atrophy (wasting) in the area of the affected joint, joint stiffness (loss in range of motion) and tenderness with manipulation, increased joint fluid (effusion) and increased thickness or swelling (periarticular fibrosis) around the affected joint. Currently, radiographs (x-rays) constitute the primary method of definitive diagnosis. Radiographic changes, however, occur later in the disease process and do not necessarily correlate with symptoms. As we say, “dogs do not walk on their x-rays.” This implies that patients with significant OA, as noted on x-rays, may have significant joint pain. Whereas patients with minimal OA, as documented on x-rays, may have significant joint pain. Furthermore, x-rays may document that a patient has OA in more than one joint of a lame leg (i.e. hip and knee) again stressing the importance of a thorough exam to determine which joint(s) is/are painful and responsible for the lameness.
Diabetes Treatment
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic endocrine disorder that occurs in dogs and cats. It is characterized by high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and results when the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin to meet the animal’s requirements.
Thyroid Disease Treatment
Anti-thyroid medication (methimazole) does not cure hyperthyroidism. They block the ability to form functional thyroid hormone. This medication is both short-term and long-term and is relatively inexpensive.
Heart Disease Treatment
The gold standard of treatment is to administer intravenous fluids, antibiotics and antinausea medications. Most dogs usually will require monitoring in the hospital for one to several days until it is able to hold down food and water without vomiting. During hospitalization, it may become necessary to monitor coagulation tests and EKG if abnormalities develop. Some animals may require plasma or albumin transfusions to help replenish the protein that is lost in the diarrhea. After your pet returns home, it will be necessary to administer antibiotics and a bland diet for several days to a week. You can purchase a bland diet from us or can cook a bland diet for you pet. Feed the diet for 2-3 days then gradually re-introduce their regular diet over a period of 24-48 hours. Watch your pet carefully for signs of vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, lethargy or difficulty breathing. If your pet shows any of these abnormal signs, please contact Pet Menders Animal Hospital immediately.
Kidney Disease Treatment
Hyperthyroidism occurs when too much thyroid hormone is created and released from the thyroid glands. The reason the gland secretes more hormones is because the gland enlarges and becomes over active. Generally, this is from benign (non-cancerous) growth. Although not cancer, this overactive thyroid gland tissue can cause life-threatening problems. It is very rare in dogs, but is actually quite common in cats. In fact, it is the second most common disease that we see in cats over 10 years old (kidney disease is the most common.)
Cancer Treatment

Veterinary Surgery
The Piper Memorial Foundation is a privately-funded assistance program to help those in financial need. The goal of Piper Memorial is to aid the poor of Boulder County and acquire quality medical and surgical services at an affordable fee. Their motto is: “Helping people care for their pets.”
Spaying and Neutering
Spaying and neutering are important and necessary medical procedures that enhance the quality of your pets' life. Not only does spaying and neutering have positive effects on your pets' health, it's also vital to controlling the homeless pet population.

Laboratory Services
• Prior to any type of general anesthesia and/or surgical procedure, we require a complete health profile and blood screen to evaluate your pet’s immune system and organ function
X-Ray
Microchipping
Every year, thousands and thousands of pets go missing. Not knowing where your pet is or how to bring them back can be a helpless, hopeless feeling. It's a tragedy that happens all too often. But there is a simple, safe, and effective way to ensure your pet's safety and retrieval should they ever become lost.

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