29th Avenue Animal Hospital    
Stapleton Town Center    
7305 E. 29th Avenue    
Denver, CO 80238    
 303.394.3937 
   


Front Porch Articles

Dr. Smith writes educational articles for the Front Porch, Stapleton's community newspaper, on a monthly basis. To read these articles, click on their titles below. They will open up in a new browser window.

File NameDescription / Comment
AcupunctureHow acupuncture works and its uses in veterinary medicine.
Animal Laws Can Bite BackOverview of the Colorado Animal Control Act, and advice on preventing dog bites.
Are All Dog Foods Really the Same?How the nutritional needs of dogs change with disease, age, and reproductive status.
As a Matter of FatThe health risks of animal obesity, and how to avoid it.
Basic Training May Alleviate Pet Behavior ProblemsThe important role of training in preventing common canine behavior problems.
Brain Exercise Keeps Older Dogs SharpOverview of geriatric cognitive disorder and measures for prevention.
Deadly Parvovirus Can Be Controlled by Proper VaccOverview of the canine parvovirus and the importance of vaccination.
Five Things Pets Can Teach ChildrenThe vital role pets can play in a child's emotional development.
Heartworm Prevention Can Save Future HeartacheHeartworm, its health risks, and how to prevent it.
Help Your Pets Avoid Autumn HazardsPrecautions against autumn animal hazards such as antifreeze, cold weather conditions, and poisoning from holiday foods.
Hiking Safety Advice on how to keep your pet safety while hiking.
New Babies and PetsHow to smooth the introduction of your new baby to the "fur family."
Scooping Poop Keeps Parasites at BayPicking up after your pet is not only lawful and courteous; it also prevents parasitic infection of humans and other pets.
Talking to Kids about Pet LossHonesty, simple language, and emotional expression are key to helping children grieve their pets.
Teaching Your Child to Avoid Dog Bites11 simple steps for relating to dogs and avoiding bites.
The Vaccine ControversyFactors that determine how often and which vaccines to use, and the protocol used by 29th Avenue Animal Hospital.
Use Lawn and Garden Products CautiouslyHow to keep your pets safe from fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides.
West Nile VirusPrevention tips on keeping your pet safe from West Nile Virus
What to Expect if Your Pet Needs Dental CareOverview of the veterinary dental exam, and procedures for preventing and treating dental disease in animals.
Where Oh Where Has My Little Pet Gone?The importance of pet identification, and steps to take when your pet goes missing.
Zoonoses: Are Your Pets a Threat?How to prevent transmission of animal parasitic diseases to humans.