Alpine Veterinary Hospital & House Calls

03/05/2026

The latest version of the AHS Canine Guidelines provide practical guidance on heartworm prevention, diagnosis and treatment. AHS leader Dr. Jenni Rizzo sums it up in this VETgirl blog. https://bit.ly/44OdSoG

03/05/2026

03/05/2026

Be prepared for rescue with our Dog Rescue Oxygen Kit—portable, vet-approved oxygen therapy for safe transport and rapid respiratory support.

03/05/2026

Learn about the different types of equine colic and how barn managers can identify and manage them.

03/05/2026

03/05/2026

03/05/2026

It turns out muddy paws aren’t the only thing hitching a ride on our pets.

A new analysis of more than 10 years of reports suggests that dogs and cats may unintentionally help spread an invasive flatworm simply by carrying it on their fur. Researchers say the concern isn’t about pets getting sick, but about how easily the species could travel into new areas and affect local ecosystems.

The findings are a reminder of how connected our pets are to the world around them — especially when it comes to protecting native wildlife.

03/05/2026

03/05/2026

A 10-week-old Lab-hound mix named Norman was found in Travelers Rest, SC with a zip tie tightened around his muzzle, badly scabbed and infested with fleas and ticks.

03/05/2026

A newly confirmed bacterial species, Rickettsia finnyi, has been identified in dogs with symptoms resembling Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Veterinary cases from across the United States have led No…