Alpine Animal Hospital, PC

11/06/2026

🐾💙 Meet Boone, an adorable 11-week-old German Shorthaired Pointer who came to see us for his puppy visit—and we are pretty sure he has already figured out that being cute gets you VERY far in life. 😍😂

Boone has a few things going for him already:
🍖 SUPER food motivated (which makes training a whole lot easier!)
🧠 One smart little dude
🚽 Doing great with potty training
🏡 Rocking his crate training
👂 And actually listening to his humans!

His first-time pet parents are absolutely smitten—and understandably so! They are thrilled with their new family member and feel incredibly lucky to have Boone in their home. ❤️🐶

We also talked about a couple of puppy things during his visit. Boone and several of his littermates had been having some soft stools, so we sent home a dewormer just to make sure we weren't missing any unwanted microscopic roommates. 🪱🚫 We also checked a stool sample, and GOOD NEWS! 🎉 His f***l test came back negative for parasites. Whew! One less thing for this little guy to worry about.

The one thing we'll be keeping an eye on as Boone grows is a condition called cryptorchidism. In Boone's case, one of his testicles hasn't descended into the sc***um yet. Sometimes a testicle simply takes a little longer to make its grand entrance, so we'll continue monitoring him and hope it decides to cooperate. 🤞🐾

If it doesn't descend, we'll address it when it's time for Boone's neuter. An undescended testicle can remain up in the abdomen, which means his surgery will be a little more involved than a routine neuter. But for now, we're simply watching, waiting, and giving that stubborn little testicle some time to get where it's supposed to be! 😆

Welcome Boone! We can't wait to watch you grow! 🐾💙

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11/02/2026

"They’re just slowing down with age." It’s something we hear often, but in cats, slowing down is frequently manageable arthritis or silent dental pain. 🐾

Waiting for obvious signs often means waiting until disease is advanced. Proactive prevention—like annual lab baselines, blood pressure checks, and under-the-gumline dental exams—lets us catch changes early when they are easiest to treat.

Learn how to spot silent discomfort and keep your cat thriving: https://bit.ly/4e0JnjK

👉 Tap the link in our bio or call (970) 963-2371 if you need to schedule an appointment

11/02/2026

Cats are evolutionary pros at hiding when they hurt. From skipping the top perch to subtle changes in eating, here are three quiet signs your cat might need help—and how routine preventive care makes all the difference. 🐾

Read our latest guide on the blog: https://www.alpinehospital.com/services/cats/blog/why-cats-hide-pain-and-how-carbondale-pet-parents-can-catch-it-early

11/01/2026

🎉🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMY! 🎂🎉

Today we’re celebrating our amazing Lead Technician, dental queen, knowledge powerhouse, and all-around wonderful human, Amy! 👑🦷💫

There are honestly WAY too many things to list that make Amy so incredible. She is wicked smart, witty, caring, funny, and has a laugh that can brighten up the entire hospital. 😂❤️

And then there’s the knowledge… 📚🧠
Amy has an almost unreasonable amount of it—and thankfully for all of us, she LOVES to share it! Whether she’s teaching, mentoring, answering questions, or helping someone become better at what they do, Amy is always looking for ways to help the people around her learn, grow, and succeed. That generosity with her knowledge is one of the many things that makes her such an invaluable part of our Alpine family. 🐾❤️

So today, we hope Amy gets to step away from the anesthesia machines, dental charts, teaching moments, and everything else she keeps running smoothly around here and does something SUPER FUN-TASTIC! 🎉🥳

Amy, we are so lucky to have your brilliance, humor, heart, and giant wealth of knowledge on our team. We hope this next trip around the sun brings you lots of laughter, adventures, happiness, and all the amazing things you deserve!🌟❤️

🎈 HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS, AMY! 🎈
Now go celebrate yourself—you've definitely earned it! 🥳🍾🎂

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10/30/2026

🐆✨ Meet Maximillion!✨🐆

Four months old, approximately 87% paws, 10% face, and 3% actual kitten. 😂🐾

Maximillion is a seriously stunning Bengal—and while Bengals are often known for those warm, reddish tones, this handsome guy is a gorgeous black-and-silver/gray that makes him look just a little extra exotic. 🖤🩶 And those paws?! 😳 We have a feeling this boy is going to be one BIG, handsome kitty when he grows up!

He came in for his kitten wellness visit so we could make sure everything was looking good, confirm his microchip, get those important vaccines, and—perhaps most importantly—talk about how to keep a Bengal kitten like Maximillion busy, entertained, and out of trouble. 😂

Because this boy has ENERGY. ⚡️

He loves to play… and sometimes he loves to play just a little TOO enthusiastically.😼 His play can get a bit aggressive when he’s really excited, which isn’t unusual for a young kitten, but it’s a great time to start teaching appropriate play behaviors. Interactive toys, puzzles, food hunts, climbing opportunities, and plenty of appropriate things to chase and pounce on can help keep that busy Bengal brain and body occupied. 🧠🐾

And when Mom puts him safely in his own little room at night?

Well… let’s just say Maximillion has opinions about confinement. 😂

Apparently, left to his own devices, this tiny Bengal mastermind can find approximately 47 ways to get into mischief before breakfast. 🐆💨 So keeping him safe while also giving him plenty of appropriate opportunities to explore is going to be quite the adventure!

We’re so excited that we get to watch this handsome boy grow up—and we have a feeling he’s going to be one spectacularly handsome gentleman. ❤️

Lily got some quality cuddle time with him during his visit, and honestly… we’re not sure who enjoyed it more. 🥰🐱

Until next time, Maximillion… please try to stay out of trouble.
(We know. We’re asking a lot.) 😂

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10/27/2026

There's something almost magnetic about a pair of eyes finding you in the dark 🖤🐱. But the superstition behind that mystery has real consequences, black cats face a documented rise in cruelty and cruel pranks around Halloween every single year. Please keep yours indoors until the season passes.

10/27/2026

🎉🐾 ONE YEAR BACK AT ALPINE! 🐾🎉

Help us celebrate Cheyenne — or Chey, as we affectionately call her — on her one-year anniversary with Alpine Animal Hospital!** 💙

This isn’t actually Chey’s first time around the Alpine block. 😉 She was part of our team years ago, but life has a funny way of taking us on unexpected turns, twists, detours, and adventures. For a while, her path took her in a few different directions… but thankfully, that path eventually led her right back to us! 🙌🐾

And boy, are we glad it did. ❤️

Chey is smart, witty, funny as all get-out, incredibly kind and thoughtful, and one of those people who has a way of making everyone around her feel included. She’s a go-getter, she takes charge, she jumps in when something needs to be done, and she brings a whole lot of personality to the team. 😂

As a veterinary technician, she is an incredible asset to our patients and our team. She cares deeply — about her patients, her coworkers, our clients, and especially her family. She brings compassion and confidence to her work, and she genuinely wants to make things better for the people and pets around her. 🩺❤️🐶🐱

Chey, we are SO happy that life eventually brought you back to Alpine. Sometimes the road takes a few unexpected turns, but every once in a while, it brings you exactly where you’re supposed to be. ❤️

Thank you for bringing your humor, heart, intelligence, energy, compassion, and Chey-ness back to our Alpine family. We are incredibly lucky to have you — again! 🥰

Happy 1-Year Anniversary, Chey! Here’s to many more! 🎉🐾💙

10/26/2026

Crisp mountain air means prime hiking weather here in the valley! 🍁🐕

Fall is the perfect time to burn off extra energy and keep your furry companion at a lean, healthy weight. But as trail conditions and daylight shift, a little prep goes a long way in keeping every adventure safe and fun.

If you haven't read it yet, check out newest blog post, “Paws on the Trail: Keeping Pets Lean, Happy, and Active This Fall,” we cover:

🍂 Why healthy weight management matters for joint and cardiac health

🎒 Trail safety essentials to pack in your daypack

🐾 How to care for paws and joints after a rugged day out

☀️ Navigating shorter daylight hours safely

📖 Catch the full read here: https://bit.ly/4jwOr2D

Where’s your pet’s favorite trail to explore during autumn? Drop a photo or trail recommendation in the comments below! 👇

Paws on the Trail: Keeping Pets Lean, Happy, and Active This FallAs crisp autumn air settles in and the foliage begins to turn, there is no better time to...

10/23/2026

Fun time carving pumpkins and celebrating Vet Tech Week!

10/21/2026

We have the most amazing tech team! They work hard to care for you and your pets. Please give them a shout out this week in celebration of National Vet Tech Week! Thank you Amy, Danii, Lilly, Natalie, Nayeli, Cheyanne and Cheryl.