Pikes Peak Veterinary Clinic

08/29/2026

**SELFIE SATURDAY** Hi! My name is Tiger, but they call me Mr Sir. 🎩
My favorite activity is running into the glass door head first, and the weirdest thing I do is sleep on mommy's head. We at PPVC might reverse those two activities as we're not sure running into the glass is really a favorite, but who knows? Everybody is different! 😂🥹😍

08/28/2026

Laser Therapy has been used with athletes for many years to help them healh fro injuries and surgery as well as diminish inflammation. Heather, one of Pikes Peak Vets long-time technicians, is certified in pet laser therapy. She heads out to the Hilltop Reindeer Ranch regularly to give them treatments because it really helps! Heather now has her own business, Healing Hands, and also works on smaller animals. You can contact her at [email protected], if you are interested in scheduling an in-home treatment for your pet. ❤♥❤

08/27/2026

It's National Dog Day! We know that dogs come in all shapes and sizes, as evidenced by our Pikes Peak Vet lovelies here. We never tire of finding out what they like and how they operate best! Show us your happy dogs!

08/26/2026

Cruz is an 11-year-old chihuahua, living his best life! Even as they age, our senior pets still have so much love and good energy to share with us. Golden years, silver linings, best friends ever! Share a picture or a thought about why your senior buddy is your heart and soul! 🐶🐱

08/22/2026

**SELFIE CATURDAY** Hi, I'm Sophie! My favorite activity is jumping into empty boxes and the weirdest thing I do is bite human toes. They look like fun little mice, don't they? 🐁🐁🐁

08/22/2026

The etymological origin of the word "dog" has proven to be a mystery. This may be because "dog" is such a short word and that means it could come from many different sources. Want to read more about one group's exploration of this theme? Head to the link and see what you think!

“Dog” is one of the simplest words in English. However, its origins are anything but. For centuries, “hound” ruled the lexicon, leaving linguists puzzled by how “dog” suddenly took over.

08/21/2026

SENIOR PET MONTH! Yes, all month we celebrate our older companions. Pets age roughly seven times faster than people and are considered seniors at around age seven, but their aging doesn't progress in the same timeline as humans. However, just like humans, pets tend to require more TLC as they age. Health issues like arthritis, cancer, kidney disease, heart disease, liver disease, thyroid conditions, and diabetes become more prevalent. While aging itself is not a disease, according to Vetstreet, there are a few symptoms you should keep an eye on when it comes to caring for your older pet. If you notice any of the following, make an appointment. Call or text us at 719-475-1747, or request an appointment through our app for a nose-to-tail exam to create a plan for their senior care!
* Changes in weight (especially weight loss)
* Decreased appetite or lack of appetite
* Increased water consumption
* Changes in urine or stool patterns
* New lumps, bumps or swellings — or changes in existing ones
* Persistent cough
* Difficulty breathing or breathing heavily or rapidly at rest
* Sudden collapse or weakness
* Difficulty climbing stairs or jumping
* Foul mouth odor or drooling
* Seizure or convulsions
* Disorientation

08/20/2026

Pikes Peak Vet is still a locally- and woman-owned business. We work as hard as mice to take care of our PPVC family, from staff to clients and patients! You KNOW we are active in the community and support a lot of veterinary-related causes as well. Thank you for helping us to be the best that we can be!

08/18/2026

Black cats are beautiful, fun and oh so intelligent. In many cultures, they actually are considered to bring good luck! So, for BLACK CAT APPRECIATION DAY, we want to see or hear about your favorite black cat! Loki will be happy to hear from his breathren.

08/15/2026

**SELFIE SATURDAY** is also RELAXATION DAY! Daisy's favorite activity is playing with her brother, but when she's done, she gets in some serious relaxation! Go Daisy!