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I grew up in the RockyMountain foothills nearBoulder Colorado, and graduated fromColorado StateUniversity with my veterinary degree in 2005. During veterinary school, I participated in an internship in wildlife rehabilitation, which sparked my interest in exotic pets. I have had the privilege to treat many species, from snakes and iguanas to guinea pigs and rats, and…Read more

After 13 years of practicing medicine, all of them at Northwest Neighborhood Veterinary Hospital, it's time for me to take a small break. Beginning August 2011, my husband and I are taking advantage of his one-year sabbatical. We intend to travel a bit, spend time with our families, and spend…Read more

Welcome to Spring and hopefully the start of a sun-filled summer! We have many exciting topics in this month's issue of the Wet Nose News. Please take a quick minute to read the articles and let us know if you have any questions or comments. With the sun comes fleas,…Read more

May 30th is National Hug Your Cat Day. And here we thought every day was hugging your cat day! This month, when you give your cat that extra special squeeze, take the time to ask yourself, "Is my special squeeze getting a bit too squishy around the waistline?" If you answer…Read more

Arielle (with Pippy), Katie (with Buffalo), Terri (with Sketchy) and Kimberly (with Copper) They've answered your calls, helped you through some tough moments, and worked with you to find solutions. They keep their cool, and handle the front line with grace and competence. But how much do you really know…Read more

We have our own resident clinic cat. If you happened to walk behind the scenes, you may spot an older gray lady napping on the back counter in her basket, under the microscope cover. Because she is prone to matting, she may be sporting a particularly striking lion cut. Sketchy came…Read more

May 15-21, 2011  Did you know an estimated 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs every year in this country? Children, in particular boys between the ages of 5 and 9 years, are far more likely to be bitten. Always remember any dog has the potential to bite and most people…Read more

Mighty Thor's name preceded him: For years, I would housesit for my best friend when she and her family went on vacation. Her voicemail message went something like this: "We're out of town until such and such a date; however, if you would like to leave a message for Marilyn and…Read more

Behind the scenes at our clinic, you may have noticed several focused and attentive individuals. Our clinic hosts a crew of certified veterinary technicians (CVT) that we are truly proud to have. The role of the CVT is absolutely crucial in our work; they are with your pet before, during and…Read more

How often do you open your cat or dog's mouth, and take a good long look? Chances are, it doesn't happen often. It's easy to forget the importance of dental health for our pets when it's not something we can see on a daily basis. The truth is that oral…Read more