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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....

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...

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,...

Patella Luxation Repair   Does your pet occasionally hop or have difficulty bearing weight on their legs? This could be a sign your pet is suffering from kneecap displacement, also known as patella luxation. Patella luxation repair is an orthopedic surgery that...