Urban Vet Care is partnering with Children’s Hospital Colorado with a gift in support of the hospital’s medical dog program. We will be providing free care to the hospital’s 3 medical dogs (Ralph, Halo, and Galaxy) supporting animal-assisted therapy for the patients at Children’s Colorado as well as a financial donation to the program.

In recent months, flying with pets (even domestically) has gotten more complicated. Many airlines now require specific documentation before a pet or emotional support animal will be permitted onboard. Urban Vet Care has generated a list of tips and information specifically for owners preparing to travel with their four-legged family members.

Urban Vet Care has partnered with PetDesk, a mobile app available on both Apple and Android devices. Through PetDesk, you can: Request appointments 24/7, request medication refills, receive automatic reminders for appointments and services that are due, view and manage your pet's vaccine history, save notes, pics, and much more!

There are multiple pet insurance providers operating in the U.S., and many of them offer a variety of insurance plans. However, the pet health insurance process is more or less the same for each provider. The coverage included in plans can range from basic accident and illness coverage to complete nose-to-tail protection.

The influx of new types of pet diets has increased the options owners have when choosing the right food for their dog or cat. With this increase in selection comes an increase in uncertainty. UVC recommends brands that have had extensive scientific studies conducted regarding the quality and safety of their ingredients.

Proper nutrition is important to keep your dog healthy and performing at his or her best. How many calories per day does your dog need? Just enter your dog's weight (in lbs) to find out how many calories per day your dog needs, at rest, to maintain its body weight, to lose weight, or to gain weight.