24-Hour Pet Care in Columbine, CO
URL: www.columbineanimal.com

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Companion animals have been proven to have beneficial effects on human health. People with pets are less likely to suffer from depression, and tend to have lower blood pressure. It’s little wonder; while the humans in our lives can all-too-often be cruel, judgemental, hateful, domineering, hurtful, deceitful and even predatory; our pets love us for who we are in ways of which humans are incapable, asking for nothing in return except a warm, safe place to sleep, decent food and a little kindness. Animals do not care if we are attractive or ugly, rich or poor, gay or straight; skin color is not an issue for pets, and they certainly don’t care if you support certain politicians or belong to the “right” religion.

The people at Columbine Animal Hospital understand the special bond that people share with their pets, which is why they have six highly qualified full-time veterinarians on staff as well as a complete support staff, and are available twenty-four hours a day.

Columbine Animal services offered include preventive care, vaccinations, dental services, advanced medicine, surgery and emergency care – there is a vet onsite 24 hours for the unexpected when it happens. Columbine Animal Hospital has an in-house pharmacy as well as the latest x-ray equipment, a fully equipped laboratory, an isolation ward as well as cardiac and surgical facilities. In addition, Columbine Animal Hospital provides full boarding services for your pets for those times when you must travel without them.

Founder Dr. Lee Bregitzer DVM opened the Columbine Animal Hospital in June of 1972. He received his degree in Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University in 1969, and is a Danforth Scholar and a member of the Phi Zeta veterinary scholastic society. His special interests as far as veterinary medicine is concerned are ear disorders and laser surgery. Recently, Dr. Bregitzer’s daughter Karen joined the staff as an associate. Young Dr. Bregitzer has an undergraduate degree in biology from Oklahoma University, and graduated from the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2002.
 
Dr. Michelle Behrendt is Director of Emergency Services at Columbine Animal Hospital, and owns and operates her own veterinary clinic in nearby Byers. Her particular interest is in the veterinary applications of chiropractic treatment.
 
Other veterinary specialities practiced by various members of the staff include dermatology, ophthalmology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology as well as animal geriatrics for elderly pets, pet dentistry and exotic animal care (birds, reptiles, etc.)
 
Columbine Animal Hospital maintains a comprehensive and easily-navigated website at http://columbineanimal.com. There, pet owners will find extensive content on proper pet care and training, and how do deal with pets in recovery from surgery, illness or injury. In addition, prospective clients can download an “e-coupon” good for $10.00 on their first appointment.