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Dr. Jennifer Deming, DVM

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Dr. Jennifer Deming, DVM

Jennifer Deming, DVM, is a practicing veterinarian at AspenTree Animal Caring Center in Durango and member of the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition. She strives to improve her patients' wellness through nutrition counseling and preventative medicine. When she’s not at the clinic, Dr. Jen enjoys trail running, gourmet cooking, hiking, and enjoying all things Durango with her family—including cats Fujita and Toonces, and dog Leia.

Articles by Dr. Jennifer Deming, DVM

Performance Nutrition for Your Adventure Dog

Fats, proteins, calories, electrolytes, H20. What ingredients should you look for when choosing the perfect snack for your four-legged trail buddy? Veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Deming weighs in.

3 Dietary Changes to Improve Your Dog’s Health

You eat healthy — most of the time, anyway. But, what about your dog? Wouldn’t you like to make sure your pet is eating as healthy as you? For some great tips on how to improve your dog’s diet, check out Dr. Jennifer Deming’s veterinary version of Eat This, Not That!

5 Facts and Fixes for Doggy Breath

Veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Deming shares facts and tips for banishing your dog’s bad breath. Typically, with a little at-home care and perhaps some dental treats, maintaining a happy mouth in your dog can be easy. You can go back to joyful doggy kisses in no time!

Winter Weather Safety Tips for Your Pup

Veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Deming provides tips to keep your pup happy and healthy all winter long.

New Year’s Resolutions for Your Pet from a Vet

As you embark on your New Year’s resolutions, consider your pet while you’re at it. Here are a few resolutions from veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Deming to help you and your furry family enjoy health and happiness in the New Year.

Top 5 Reasons to Get Outdoors With Your Dog

Go beyond the backyard — exploring the great outdoors with your furry friends provides a wealth of health benefits for the body, mind and soul.

Hiking With Senior Dogs: How to Enjoy Their Golden Years to the Fullest

Your sweet furry companion may have a little grey around the muzzle these days. Does that mean you should leave her at home when you go on your next hike or backpacking trip? Heck no! Thanks to amazing advances in medicine, pain management, and preventative care, senior dogs are living longer, healthier lives than ever before. Veterinarian Dr. Jen Deming shares tips on how to hike and enjoy other outdoor adventures with your senior dog.

It’s an Emergency! What to Pack in an Evacuation Kit for Your Dog

Wildfires, hurricanes, tsunamis, or perhaps the zombie apocalypse . . . whatever the reason for abandoning one’s home, it’s a good idea to have an emergency kit ready with some essentials. People typically have a pre-packed bag for themselves, but far fewer have one for their furry family members. Veterinarian Dr. Jen recommends having these items handy in an evacuation kit for your dog.

10 Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe During the Holiday Season

Veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Deming shares advice on how to keep your pet safe and healthy during the holidays, such as people foods to avoid, reducing stress, and potential decoration hazards.

First Aid on the Trail: 3 Common Dog Injuries You Need to Know

Veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Deming shares tips for dealing with three common injuries that your dog may encounter on the trail: foxtails, broken toenails, and bite wounds.

Hot Dogs: Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke in Dogs

Summertime offers a plethora of outdoor activities to enjoy with our dogs. But with rising temperatures, a fun day outside can quickly become uncomfortable and dangerous to your pet. Learn about the signs and treatment of heat exhaustion and heat stroke in dogs, as well as other warm-weather cautions from veterinarian Dr. Jen Deming.

Summer Fun Safety Guide: Staying Safe on the Trails

Dr. Jen Deming offers a veterinarian’s perspective on how to keep your dog happy and healthy all summer long.

Summer Fun Safety Guide: Staying Safe at Home

Summer should be about enjoying the sunny skies, the warm evenings, and spending quality time with those you love. By being cautiously aware of potential dangers to your dog, you should be able to enjoy the season to its fullest. This post touches on things to keep in mind when enjoying the great outdoors with your pup — even when that’s in your own backyard!

Hiking with Your Puppy: How Much is Too Much?

Eager to hit the trails with your puppy? Proper exercise for puppies can be a complicated subject. Check out recommendations from veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Deming to help get you started.

How (and Why!) to Properly Transition Your Dog to New Food

So you’ve decided to change foods for your dog. Maybe it’s a new brand you’d like to try, or maybe your veterinarian recommended it for health reasons. Great, go for it! You are then told that you need to transition from one food to the next slowly. You may think, “Dog food is dog food, right? Except for a few ingredients, how different can it be? Why on Earth do you need to be so cautious when changing your dog’s food?”

Traveling With Your Pet

Have travel plans and don’t want to leave your furry companion at home? Dr. Jennifer Deming, DVM, offers some tips to keep in mind when planning a trip with your pup, which often requires preparation long before the journey begins.

Trick or Treat? Choosing Treats That Aren’t Just Empty Calories

We want to offer our dogs the healthiest, tastiest treats that we can find and afford. So how do we go about choosing an item that best suits our furry friend? Let’s take a stroll down the dog treat section together, and I’ll help you sort out the good from the bad.

Could Your Dog Have Food Allergies?

Have you noticed your dog spending more time scratching at night? How about excessive shedding? Have they had recurrent ear infections? Surprisingly common, adverse reactions to food can cause your pup to become uncomfortable and eventually lead to serious skin disease.

Fabulously Fit? How to Tell if Your Dog is a Good Weight

You feed them good food and tasty natural snacks. You walk them at least twice a day and frequently go on athletic adventures like running and hiking together. You may even know exactly how much they weigh right down to the ounce . . . but how do you know your dog’s weight is a good weight for their frame?

How to Help Your Dog Lose Weight (without sacrificing the treats)

Is your dog looking “fluffier” than normal? If so, it may be time for a doggy diet, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the treats. Veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Deming explains how to keep your pup happy while helping him shed some weight.

What Should I Feed My Dog? (The Real Costs of Low Quality Food)

Clients frequently ask me what I recommend they feed their dog, but if you are hoping to find here a blanket recommendation of my particularly favorite type of food, you will likely be disappointed. My recommendations involve a combination of several factors. There is, however, one thing I do tell every single client when asked about what they should feed their dog.

5 Reasons Your Dog Needs to See the Vet Every Year

It appears each year: The postcard or email from your veterinarian reminding you that it’s time for your dog’s annual checkup. But you think about your already overscheduled, hectic life and may find yourself asking, “Do I really need to take my dog to the vet every year? We went last year and everything was fine.”