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Kindness doesn't always come in the form of words. Sometimes it's a gentle hand reaching out to comfort a frightened animal. A soft voice reassuring a nervous dog. Or the patience to give a shy cat a few extra moments to feel safe. Animals may not understand every...

What pet owners should know about this common condition and why surgery matters. When it comes to neutering your dog, most procedures are fairly straightforward. But sometimes, one or both testicles don't descend into the scrotum as they should. This condition is...

October 18–24, 2026 | Animal Works, Fort Collins, Colorado Every happy tail wag, every comforting purr, and every pet who receives the care they need has something in common: dedicated people working behind the scenes to make it happen. This October 18–24, we're...

Your pet’s eyes can tell you a lot. Redness, excessive tearing, squinting, or frequent pawing at the face may seem like minor irritation at first, but sometimes these symptoms point to a problem with the eyelids themselves. Two eyelid conditions that can affect both...

September 28 is World Rabies Day, a worldwide reminder that one of the most serious diseases affecting animals and people is also one of the most preventable. Here in Fort Collins, rabies may not feel like an everyday concern. Thankfully, most pet owners will never...

We have some exciting news: Nextdoor’s 2026 Fave Awards are coming, and voting begins September 9! At Animal Works Veterinary Surgery, being part of the Northern Colorado community means so much to us. Every day, our team works to provide compassionate, affordable...

How One Golden Retriever Inspired a Day of Kindness, Comfort, and Connection Every pet leaves paw prints on our hearts, but some leave them on entire communities. Each year on August 22, we celebrate Never Bean Better Day, a heartfelt observance honoring Bean, a...

Fast Action Can Save Your Pet's Life As pet owners, we never want to imagine our dog or cat experiencing a medical emergency. But accidents and illnesses can happen without warning, and knowing where to turn can make all the difference. At Animal Works, we understand...

If you've ever looked at your dog and thought, "What breeds are you, anyway?"—you're not alone! Mixed-breed dogs, affectionately known as mutts, are wonderfully unique combinations of personality, appearance, and charm. On National Mutt Day, celebrated every July 31,...

The thought of your pet losing an eye can be overwhelming. It's natural to worry about how they'll look, whether they'll be in pain, or if they'll still enjoy life the way they always have. The good news is that pets are remarkably resilient. In many cases, an...