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You’ve been told your pet needs a splenectomy, but what is that? Here we’ll overview what a spleen does, and when a spleen needs to be removed. What does the spleen do? Let's start with the basics! The spleen sits right below the stomach and has many functions. One...

August 26 is National Dog Day! Nothing is better than welcoming a new fuzzy friend into your life for many fun-filled years; so what can you do to welcome a new dog into your house? Establish a Routine Dogs thrive on a routine and consistency, so it’s important to set...

The rabies vaccine is one of the most important vaccinations we can give our furry friends to keep them safe. We at Animal Works want to help keep your pet safe and help you learn all about rabies. What is Rabies? Rabies is a fatal virus that is transmitted through...

July 4th is right around the corner and every year between July 4th and July 6th shelters see a 30% increase in lost pets. We here at Animal Works want to give you some tips on keeping your pet safe during the festivities. 1. Before the festivities begin check that...

Have you noticed a weird bubble-like mass on your dog's stomach? Were you told that your puppy had an umbilical hernia and it needed to be fixed? Just like people, dogs can get hernias too (cats are less likely to have hernias, but it can happen). At Animal Works, we...

In 2019 the FDA released a statement that they were investigating a link between dog food and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), but what does this mean for you and your pet? Between 2014 and 2019 the FDA received over 520 reports of DCM and began investigating the link...

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 banned...

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 first...

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 pet...

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....