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PET TALK Continued from page 3 WALT’S WORDS

many medications/supplements need to be given for the pet’s Walt Korinke...
remaining life - greatly improving their quality of life with con-
sistent use. Doesn’t expecting the unexpected make
the unexpected expected?
Supplements are an important component in the treatment of
arthritis. The use of Mobility diets (Hill’s Science Diet JD/ CASTLE ROCK – The long lull in con-
Metabolic+Mobility) may greatly improve the dog or cat’s dominium construction
comfort and mobility. If diet change is not an option or not got new life last year
sufficient, there are products such as Flexadin Advanced/Plus when the Colorado
and Dasuquin Advanced that improve the quality of the joints. House passed Bill 1279
There are even injectable medications (polysulfated glycosami- easing builders’ legal
noglycan; say that 5 times fast?) that benefit the quality of the burdens for construc-
pet’ joints. tion defects. Builders’
high-risk insurance
Physical therapy is another modality that helps with joint pain. costs and numerous suits for minor construction defects had
One of the most common and available treatments now includes caused a long term halt in most condominium development.
the use of laser treatment. Class IV Laser therapy is generally The new bill stipulates that legal action against a builder for al-
preferred as the administered laser dose is higher, requiring leged construction flaws can only proceed when more than half
shorter sessions. The Laser produces activation of cells in the of all homeowners in a condominuim complex agree to it.
deep tissues, which leads to alleviation of pain and improved
function. Most pets greatly enjoy their laser treatments. The One of the first signs of new condominium development for
treatments are provided in the hospital and require only a brief Castle Rock is an exciting downtown project to be located at
visit but must be provided on a consistent basis for optimal 221 N. Wilcox replacing the small bank building on the cor-
effect. For treatment of arthritis the typical schedule is three ner of Third and Wilcox across the street from the Old Court-
treatments the first week, two treatments the second week, one house.
treatment the third week, then on an as-needed basis.
Confluence Company is
Surgery may an option, depending on the condition, but is not a proposing a five-story
treatment directly for arthritis. Surgery may be needed to mini- building with two un-
mize development of further arthritis. Conditions that may re- derground floors to con-
quire surgery include ruptured cranial cruciate ligaments, hip tain 62 parking spaces.
dysplasia, fractures, and luxations. Thirty-nine residential
condominium units will
Provide your pets soft bedding as much as possible and carpet be located on floors two-
runners where there are slippery surfaces. When accessing fur- five, with 8,500 square feet of ground floor space for restaurant
niture or getting into vehicles becomes difficult, a ramp or steps and retail use. An outdoor patio will be located on the two sides.
help them to access these areas. For cats giving them a litterbox A public hearing is required, and hopefully approved, bringing
with a lower entry will help them. more downtown living space that is important to creating life
for the old business district, joining the RiverGate multi-family
Please contact us at your local Larkspur Pet Hospital (303-681- rental project under construction immediately to the south.
3980) if your pet could use our advice with any of their needs.
Even if your pet does not need any care, please bring your pet After a lengthy construction
in for a happy visit (these are at no charge) so we are a friendly delay to solve a soil problem,
place for them to come. the Japanese Sushi Restau-
rant continues building at its
3rd Street location across from
Feel and look your best with the Douglas County Build-
help from Full Circle Larkspur ing and Parking Garage and
southwest corner of the Old

fc Court House. The small white
house will remain on the Jerry
Street frontage with its future use
currently unplanned.
pilates • yoga • massage
www.fullcirclelarkspur.com Following last year’s announce-
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