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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...

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...

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...

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...

At Animal Works, our goal is always to preserve your pet’s comfort, mobility, and long-term health. While most medical concerns can be treated without surgery, there are times when a tail amputation becomes the most compassionate and effective solution for a dog or...

December 5th marks International Volunteer Day, and here at Animal Works Veterinary Surgery, we’re pausing to shine a light on some of the most selfless, big-hearted people out there — the volunteers who show up for animals in need, day after day. Whether it’s...

As the leaves fall and we prepare to gather with loved ones, Thanksgiving offers us the perfect moment to pause and reflect on what truly matters. At Animal Works, we see it every day — the quiet strength, unconditional love, and boundless joy that animals bring into...

What They Are and Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Treat Them If you’ve ever noticed your dog suddenly shaking their head a lot or scratching at their ear, and then saw that one of their ear flaps looks swollen or puffy — chances are, they might have an aural hematoma. What...

Celebrating the teams behind the scenes and the lifesaving partnerships we rely on Every first full week of November, we pause to honour the remarkable work of shelters, rescue groups, transporters, fosters—and everyone dedicated to giving animals second chances. At...

Every October 29th, cat lovers everywhere pause to celebrate one of the most independent, mysterious, and lovable companions on the planet — our feline friends. At Animal Works Veterinary Surgery, we see cats for everything from playful kitten vaccines to advanced...