The Purina Pet Institute has just voted Denver the #1 (out of 50 different cities) healthiest city for pets!!  We are proud to be associated with this community.  Criteria used included the categories of pet health, legislation, and services.

Follow this Link to learn more details about this distinction!

The following text is taken from the Purina Website linked above......

STANDOUT QUALITIES: Veterinarian-to-Pet Ratio

Denver has one veterinarian for every 1,200 pets -- more veterinarians per capita than any other city in the report. In addition, the city also received the second highest score for emergency and critical care with 53 veterinarian members of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society. Denver’s cats and dogs have access to 47 American Animal Hospital Association accredited hospitals with 119 AAHA affiliated veterinary professionals -- more accredited professionals per 100,000 people than any other city in the report. Only 20 percent of animal hospitals nationwide meet AAHA’s stringent inspection standards and satisfy requirements for accreditation. The Mile-High City’s air quality is excellent, without a single day in 1999 exceeding the Environmental Protection Agency’s ozone level limits. Additionally, Denver boasts the lowest flea population of any city in the report and the watershed quality rates high, important as drinking water serves as the primary source of hydration for pets. The city also stands out in the pack with five animal shelters per capita approved by the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators. Incidences of heartworm are low compared to other metropolitan areas. Finally, Denver has the second highest pet expenditure rate in the study, with residents spending an estimated $414 annually, per household, on pet-related purchases.