Crow Hill Veterinary Hospital

01/05/2026

🧠 🐾 It’s National Train Your Dog Month!

Training isn’t just about teaching tricks — it’s about safety, communication, and confidence. A well-trained dog is easier to keep safe in unexpected situations, from busy streets to vet visits, and better prepared to navigate the world calmly and successfully.

Training sets your dog up for a lifetime of positive experiences, stronger bonds, and fewer stressful moments for everyone involved. No matter your dog’s age, it’s never too late to invest in their success. 🐶✨

What skill are you working on with your pup right now?

If you want it shorter, more playful, or more clinical/vet-focused (since you’re in a veterinary setting), I can tweak the tone.

01/03/2026

Please hold — Matilda has opinions 😸

01/01/2026

12/31/2025

Happy New Years .. Many students and happy puppies .
Crow Hill Vet Paws For Health volunteer instructor is running classes this year on Crow Hill.
Plans are
AKC Star Puppy Starts Sat Jan 17th
Fit Dog level 1 6 week class starts Sun Jan 4th

Yet to be scheduled but will take a list of those interested to determine best time to schedule and which classes.
-CGC Obedience Classes
-Fit Dog Level I
-Fit Dog Level II
-Fit Dog level III
-Therapy Dog Ettiquette & Application of Tricks-class for the human
-Therapy Dog Skills on Ettiquette and Tricks - class for the dog
-Trick Dog Classes various levels 1 - 5
-Fetch Trial Try out classes
Farm Dog Manners : what is Farm Dog certification.
-Conformation beginner classes .

-Canine Ambassador program classes/ presentations on breeds and mixes, subjects can be:

-Importance of prenatal care in the mother.

-Puppy enrichment programs for litters ,

-picking a puppy per purpose( selection tests and interpretation per use ) Includes selection tests to select therapy or service dogs.

-Researching breeds and mixes for the best fit to household.

-Information on competition in various venues , examples Dock Diving , Rally , Obedience.

What is a service /assistance dog, aquisition, and application of skills.

Ambassador classes may be a single class or 6 week series depending on subject and interest. .
Can call or text at
720-761-8170
No voice mail.

UKC SPOT testing is available upon request.
As is all levels of the CGC testing .
4-H kids always welcome.

Hope for a great new year for you and your puppers!!!

12/30/2025

🐾 New Year’s Resolutions (from me, the cat)

☐ Wake humans up earlier than last year (3:47 AM feels right)
☐ Knock at least one important object off every surface daily
☐ Sit directly on anything humans are actively using
☐ Meow for food, sniff it, walk away, repeat 🐟
☐ Stare into corners like I see ghosts (no explanation)
☐ Improve sprinting skills at 2 AM for no reason 🏃‍♀️
☐ Shed enough fur to knit a second cat
☐ Ignore expensive toys, worship trash 🗑️
☐ Demand affection → immediately regret it
☐ Judge humans constantly, silently, and harshly
☐ Nap more (very achievable goal) 💤

✨ New Year, same cat. No notes 😼

Tell us, what would your pet’s New Year’s resolution be?

12/28/2025

Built like a linebacker, turning heads like a supermodel 🍑🐶

12/24/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas Eve from all of us at Crow Hill Vet✨🐾
We hope your day is filled with cozy moments, happy tails, and a little extra pet snuggle time. 💕

We’d love to know — what are your Christmas Eve traditions?
Matching pajamas? A special walk? Leaving treats out “from the pets” for Santa? 🐶🐱🎅

Drop your traditions in the comments below and help us spread some holiday cheer! ❤️ 🎄

12/22/2025

👂 Ear Issues in Cats & Dogs 🐾

Ears can tell us a lot about your pet’s health! Here are some of the most common ear problems we see:

🔹 Ear Infections (Otitis)
•Caused by bacteria, yeast, or both
•Signs: redness, odor, discharge, head shaking, scratching
•More common in floppy-eared dogs and pets with allergies

🔹 Aural Hematomas
•A pocket of blood that forms when pets shake or scratch their ears excessively
•Looks like a swollen or “puffy” ear flap
•Often linked to underlying infections or allergies

🔹 Ear Mites (especially in cats)
•Highly itchy and contagious
•Dark, crumbly discharge that looks like coffee grounds
•More common in kittens and outdoor pets

🔹 Allergy-Related Ear Disease
•Chronic or recurring ear issues
•Often seasonal or food-related
•May affect both ears and come with skin or paw licking issues

🔹 Foreign Material
•Grass awns, dirt, or debris stuck in the ear canal
•Sudden head shaking, pain, or holding the ear down

🐶🐱 When to call us:
If you notice head shaking, scratching, redness, swelling, odor, discharge, or sensitivity around the ears—early treatment is key 👌

✨ Reminder: Never use over-the-counter ear meds unless directed—incorrect treatment can make things worse.

📞 Give us a call if your pet’s ears seem “off”—we’re happy to help keep them comfortable and healthy.

12/21/2025

AKC Star Puppy taking enrollees for Jan 17th 2026.

Indoor Classes to start on Crow Hill over by 285. Pups 3 months and older . This class is more for the under 6 months or smaller breeds. This is a Family Dog Program so mixed breed as well as purebred are welcome. Only papers required is proof of shots.
Activities and training to help us keep their brains engaged building lifelong skills and habits to become successful great dogs.
Variety of methods to fit your puppy. We will cover some of the building blocks to teach skills for later showing and competing.
Teaching basics in on leash commands- sit, down, stay, and come as well as outside socialization with people and dogs for your puppy in a safe environment is what this class is about . . A great foundation for later training purposes .
Pups must have proof of current shots to participate. Bring a leash and collar with your pup's favorite high value treats .
Call or text 720-761-8170 (no voice mail) for price, to reserve a spot, and get details of where the class will be held and time.
Class size is limited.