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🐶💙 Happy National Puppy Day from Animal Works! 💙🐶
There’s just something magical about puppies. The wiggly tails, the oversized paws, the way they look at you like you’re the most important person in the world. On National Puppy Day, we celebrate all the joy, laughter, and unconditional love these little furballs...
How to Introduce a New Pet to Your Home Successfully
Bringing a new pet home is exciting, but it can also be a little stressful for both animals and humans. Whether you're introducing a new puppy to a resident dog or welcoming a kitten into a home with an older pet, the way you handle those first meetings can make a big...
Understanding Cherry Eye in Dogs
A Guide for Pet Parents from Animal Works If you’ve noticed a pink or red swelling in the corner of your dog’s eye that looks like a small cherry, you’re likely seeing a condition commonly known as cherry eye. While it can look alarming, the good news is that it’s...
National Love Your Pet Day – Celebrating the Ones Who Love Us Back
February 20th | Animal Works Veterinary Surgery | Fort Collins, Colorado February 20th is National Love Your Pet Day, and at Animal Works, we can’t think of a better reason to pause and celebrate the animals who make our lives better every single day. Whether they...
Mass Removals at Animal Works
Experienced Hands. Thoughtful Care. Real Results. Finding out your pet needs a mass removed can be stressful. Whether it’s a newly discovered lump or an older mass that’s changing quickly, pet parents are often left with tough questions: How dangerous is this mass?...
February Is Pet Dental Health Month — Here’s Why It Matters (And Why Our Pricing Stays the Same)
February is recognized nationwide as Pet Dental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of oral health for our pets. While dental disease is incredibly common, it’s also one of the most overlooked aspects of veterinary care—often...
Splenectomy in Dogs: Facing Splenic Surgery in Dogs: A Guide for Concerned Pet Parents
Hearing that your dog may need surgery is one of those moments that makes your heart drop. When the word “splenectomy” comes up, it can sound especially overwhelming — unfamiliar, serious, and frightening. At Animal Works, we believe that understanding a procedure...
Leash up, January: It’s Walk Your Dog Month
January doesn’t always get a lot of love. It’s usually associated with cold weather, short days, and the urge to stay wrapped in a blanket with your dog curled up right next to you. But this year, we’ve been lucky with some surprisingly nice winter days — and that...
They Depend on Us: Starting the Year with Better Care for Our Pets
January has a funny way of doing this to us. Suddenly we’re counting steps, reading labels, booking dentist appointments we may have avoided all year, and promising ourselves this is the year we pay closer attention. New year, new habits, new intentions. And while...
Reflecting on the Season: Caring for Pets and Community
There’s something special about the week between Christmas and New Year’s in Northern Colorado. The pace slows just a bit. The lights stay up a little longer. Coffee tastes better when it’s from your favorite local shop, and familiar faces seem to pop up...