by Ari Gold of Animal Works - Veterinary Surgery | Mar 22, 2023 | Blog
In the 1950s, declawing was common in the US and Canada to remove indoor cats’ claws. But as veterinary medicine has evolved, declawing has fallen out of favor. Maryland and New York have passed declawing bans, and eleven cities (including Denver) have also...
by Animal Works - Veterinary Surgery | Feb 14, 2023 | Blog
Let’s talk about Chihuahuas! DNA suggests that Chihuahuas entered North America from Siberia roughly 10,000 years ago. From there, historians credit the Aztec empire for refining the breed into the Chihuahua we know now. In 1904 a Chihuahua named Midget was the...
by Ari Gold of Animal Works - Veterinary Surgery | Jan 3, 2023 | Blog
2023 is here, and most of us are thinking about what New Year’s resolutions we want to make for this upcoming year. But how about making some changes to benefit our furry friends? Here are three resolutions to keep your pets safe and healthy this year! Get your...
by Ari Gold of Animal Works - Veterinary Surgery | Dec 19, 2022 | Blog
As we approach the holidays, we all want to find the perfect gift for family and friends. However, despite all the cute videos we see on social media of surprising a family member with a cute puppy or kitten, giving a pet for the holidays is rarely a good idea....
by Animal Works - Veterinary Surgery | Aug 22, 2022 | Blog
Study finds vets (like ours) that have practiced in high quality, high volume spay and neuter clinics for cats and dogs have consistently lower complication rates than low volume clinics. They are even approaching, and in some cases at the very low level of problems...
by Animal Works - Veterinary Surgery | Dec 30, 2021 | Blog
MMP vs. TPLO Did you know your pup can tear ligaments in their knees just like humans? The canine version of the ACL is called the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). Partial and complete tears of the CCL can affect dogs of all shapes, sizes, and breeds. Jumping,...
