VCA Highlands Ranch Animal Specialty & Emergency Center

OG Anunoby is using his championship spotlight to help some local cats get noticed.

Fresh off helping lead the New York Knicks to an NBA title, Anunoby has partnered with Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC), Royal Canin, and VCA Animal Hospitals to spotlight five adoptable shelter cats. The campaign, called "OG's Starting Five," highlights cats currently waiting for homes in New York City's largest shelter system.

To encourage adoptions, the campaign is offering a year of free cat food and veterinary care for adopters. Royal Canin is also donating $300,000 worth of pet food to animal shelters across the U.S. Animal advocates hope the effort will help more shelter cats find loving families.

You can visit Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) for more adoptable animals here: https://www.nycacc.org/.

Spring has finally sprung, and we’re all basking in the warm sunshine and vibrant flowers that are bursting with color all around the valley! Most of us know the basics on how to keep our furry friends calm, cool, and collected during the hotter months, but we’ve compiled a list of 10 tips to make sure you can soak up all the joys of spring without any worries. So let’s get ready to enjoy this wonderful time of year to the fullest!

Check the screens…. There’s nothing like opening the windows and letting that fresh spring air in! But before you do, make sure all window screens are properly fitted. Both cats and dogs have been known to fall out through unsecured screens.

Think twice before planning your spring garden. Make sure you’ve looked into which plants can be toxic to pets before planting. If your pets have access to your garden, you may want to stay away from common varietals such as birds-of-paradise, irises, or buttercups.

Hot cars = Hurt pets. Don’t leave your pets in the car during warm weather. Even with the windows down, temperatures inside your car can shoot up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit within just a few minutes! If you’re going to be out and about, just leave your buddies at home where it’s cool.

Water duty. This goes without saying, but we’re saying it anyway: Don’t let that water bowl dry up! Make sure your pet has access to fresh water 24/7.

Lock up the gardening supplies. Many fertilizers and pesticides that are helpful to your garden are harmful to your pet…so if you use them, be sure to stow them away out of pets’ reach.

Watch out for bees and wasps. If your pet gets stung by a bee, carefully remove the stinger and apply an ice pack. If the sting is around the head, mouth, or nose keep a close look to make sure there aren’t issues with breathing or swallowing. As always, contact your veterinarian with any concerns.

Protect the paws! On hotter days, take the temperature by putting your palm on the ground before you head out for a walk with your pet. If it burns your hand, it will likely burn a paw!

Get serious with fleas. Flea and tick populations are at their peak during warmer seasons, so make sure your pet is protected! We recommend flea and tick control year-round, but spring and summer coverage should be the absolute minimum.

Brush off the winter coat. Warmer temperatures typically translate to shedding, and sometimes our pets need a little help ditching that winter coat. Groom your pets at home, or use a professional groomer to lighten the load!

Check the chip. Great spring weather means many pets are spending more time outdoors – which means a higher risk of them getting loose or running away. Make sure your pets are microchipped and that the microchip information is up to date. A microchip and collar identification are your pet’s best chance at being returned to you.

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If your Pets are having an Emergency, remember, we are open 24 hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, 365 Days a Year.

5640 County Line Pl. #1
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

303-740-9595

Warm weather is almost upon us! Let's keep our Pet's Healthy & Safe.

To keep pets safe in warm weather, ensure they have access to fresh water, shade, and avoid overexertion. It's also crucial to prevent heat stroke by avoiding leaving pets in cars, exercising them during cooler hours, and using caution on hot surfaces like asphalt.

If your pet should be exhibiting any abnormal symptoms please bring them in IMMEDIATELY.

VCA Highlands Ranch
5640 County Line Pl. #1
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
[Right off I-470]

NEW*, LOWER TRANSFER FEES!

Referring Vets and Clients alike:

VCA Highlands Ranch has restructured its transfer fees. Making it easier and more affordable for you to transfer your Patients & Pets over to VCA Highlands Ranch Animal Emergency & Specialty Center for 24 hr a day, 7 day a week Emergency Care and Hospitalization.

For When your Pets Need Around The Clock Care,

You Want the Best!

VCA Emergency Transfer : $109.50
Non-VCA Emergency Transfer: $123.30

5640 County Line Pl. #1
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
(Intersection of County Line & Holly)

303-740-9595

24/7/365

The Doctor is IN!

Meet Dr. Jennifer McGill DVM, DACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine)

Dr. Jennifer McGill completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Austin and graduated with her veterinary degree from Texas A&M University in 2016. Upon graduation, she moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to complete a one-year small animal rotating internship at Louisiana State University. Dr. McGill then moved to Davis, California where she completed a three-year small animal internal medicine residency at the University of California, Davis.

Dr. McGill has been trained in all areas of internal medicine, but her primary interests include endocrinology, gastroenterology, and infectious diseases. She is proficient in all endoscopic procedures as well as a wide range of minimally invasive procedures.

Dr. McGill and her team stand ready and able to address all your pets Internal Medicine needs!

They have hours Monday - Thursday 8a - 6p

Call today with questions or to have your furry family members scheduled for an appointment today!

VCA Highlands Ranch Animal Specialty and Emergency Center
5640 County Line Pl. #1
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

24/7/365 Full Emergency Department

303-740-9595