Thinking about adopting a pet? Read through the careful decision making process before adopting and choosing the right pet for you.
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If you want to adopt a pet turtle, there’s a lot you need to know. There are many different types of turtles. They all need different things. A box turtle is a popular pet turtle. But they need a lot of living space. They also need to eat different types of foods. Find out what you need to know from AAHA-accredited veterinarians at Coal Creek Veterinary Hospital, Centennial, Colo.
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Listen to these tips from Dr. Mazzaferro on how to choose a puppy to fit your lifestyle.
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The decision to bring a new dog or cat into your home is one that should be taken seriously.
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Listen to Dr. Mazzaferro discuss how to establish a daily routine for your new puppy.
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For most of us, the decision to own a pet comes from the heart. We may come across an irresistible kitten or puppy, or find ourselves at a rescue facility, forced to choose only one; or maybe a short-term pet-sitting situation becomes permanent. Whatever the circumstances, pet ownership is a loving commitment that can bring years of joy to our lives. It can also bring several expenses that can add up quickly, so it’s important to understand the monetary realities.
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In this video series, Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro discusses the basics of caring for a new puppy and what you can expect once you bring that puppy home.
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Listen to Dr. Mazzaferro discuss how to choose a veterinarian for your puppy.
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Before bringing home your new puppy, make sure that your home is prepared and puppy safe. Listen to Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro offer these tips on puppy-proofing your household.
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We have all seen those flyers around our neighborhoods before. Big bold letters cry “LOST PET” followed by a photo and details about Fluffy, and a phone number to call if the animal is found.

According to the American Humane Association, only about 17% of lost dogs and 2% of cats ever find their way back from shelters to their original owners. Close to 9.6 million pets are euthanized every year because their owners can’t be found. But, there are ways to beat these odds.

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Listen to Dr. Mazzaferro discuss how to introduce that puppy into your new household environment, including how to introduce your puppy to other pets and other family members such as children.
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A bouncy, clear-eyed puppy would have been the easy choice for Darryl and Katie Jockers of Northglenn, Colo.

Instead, the couple is drawn to the misfits and the unwanted. Their house is already home to a yellow Labrador mix found in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a black Lab retired from his job as a guide dog, a golden tabby cat and a 10-year-old Siamese.

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Aside from providing proper veterinary care, getting your puppies socialized when it’s young, before five months of age is one of the most important things that you can do as a pet owner.
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Listen to Dr. Mazzaferro discuss and share tips on surviving your puppy’s first night at home.
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Humane societies and animal shelters play an important role in our communities. AAHA believes that all pets deserve the best care, and so do many humane societies and animal shelters throughout the United States. In fact, 12 veterinary hospitals associated with humane societies and animal shelters in the United States are now AAHA-accredited.

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Felines have a way of knowing, it seems, which house might have a friendly adult inside, which one might have a child old enough to be gentle with his affection, which one might offer food, which one won’t shoo it away.

But even animal lovers with kind hearts might be unsure what’s best for the cat. What is the right thing to do when a stray feline shows up? Set out a dish of your pet’s food? Call Animal Control? Bring it inside and hope it sleeps next to you?
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Traditionally, vaccination during pregnancy has not been recommended, due largely to the potential that some vaccines can cause fetal damage or death when administered to dogs that are pregnant. Although the preferred recommendation is to avoid vaccinating during pregnancy, there are situations where the risk of maternal, fetal and neonatal infection with a potentially life-threatening virus must be weighed against the risk of vaccination, if the immunity of the dog is unknown.

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Steps to get your new pet settled into your home.
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