The Animal Clinic of Woodland Park

The Animal Clinic of Woodland Park We are a full-service veterinary clinic serving the great city of Woodland Park and Teller county.
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We take pride in providing pet healthcare in a friendly, open atmosphere, emphasizing client education. Our doctors are trained in all aspects of internal medicine, dentistry and surgery, and work with clients to provide the best possible care for their pets.

Thank you to Animal Control and a wildlife rehabilitator for bringing in this injured pigeon. Hopefully it will do bette...
04/23/2024

Thank you to Animal Control and a wildlife rehabilitator for bringing in this injured pigeon. Hopefully it will do better without an air dart in its crop.

04/04/2024

Trying to persuade Amarok the Wolf that surgery isn't so bad... He was rescued from a zoo in Medellin, Colombia, so perhaps we should have tried Spanish.

Braces for a broken jaw!
03/21/2024

Braces for a broken jaw!

It's already baby bunny season!
03/21/2024

It's already baby bunny season!

03/09/2024

Practicing for the U17 volleyball team...

Interesting bladder stones!
02/29/2024

Interesting bladder stones!

Got Towels? The Animal Clinic is in need of bath towels. With an influx of hospitalized pets, we have dwindled down our ...
02/22/2024

Got Towels? The Animal Clinic is in need of bath towels. With an influx of hospitalized pets, we have dwindled down our usable towels. Please drop off any bath towels you no longer need to the clinic. Our staff and our patients would greatly appreciate it! šŸ¾šŸ¾

Heterochromia iridium...
02/11/2024

Heterochromia iridium...

01/30/2024

A grumble of pugpies...

So. Many. Llamas in Bolivia.....
01/13/2024

So. Many. Llamas in Bolivia.....

Met this friend while cross-country skiing... Very fabulous!
12/30/2023

Met this friend while cross-country skiing... Very fabulous!

The most recent guidance from the American Veterinary Medical Association on coughing dogs...Cases of canine infectious ...
12/29/2023

The most recent guidance from the American Veterinary Medical Association on coughing dogs...

Cases of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) in multiple states have been catching much media attention lately. Efforts are underway to identify one or more pathogens that may be responsible.

Meanwhile, dog owners understandably have questions, and veterinary teams need trustworthy answers. Hereā€™s information that your veterinary team can share with clients to help address their concerns.

Outbreaks of CIRDC occur regularly, and the recent outbreak isnā€™t cause for alarm.
Several different bacteria and viruses can contribute to CIRDC, and we donā€™t yet know which one(s) are causing the outbreak. While we canā€™t rule out the possibility that a new organism may be responsible for the outbreak, current disease patterns arenā€™t consistent with the emergence of a new, easily transmitted pathogen.
Most dogs with CIRDC will have only mild illness, recovering fully within 7 to 10 days. The classic sign is a frequent, honking cough that comes on suddenly, but some dogs may have sneezing and/or a runny nose or eyes.
Typically, only a small percentage of dogs will develop more severe disease, depending on the infecting organism(s) and the dogā€™s ability to fight it.
Signs that your dog needs immediate veterinary care include the following:

Lingering cough
Weakness
Loss of appetite
Difficulty breathing
Worsening of illness
A cough so severe that your dog vomits or has trouble breathing

These factors increase a dogā€™s risk of becoming ill:

Short-nose breed, like French Bulldogs
Very young or old age
Compromised immune system
Pre-existing respiratory disease or heart disease

The best way to protect your dog against CIRDC is to keep their vaccines current. Vaccines not only reduce the chance of your dog becoming ill. They also make your dog less likely to develop severe disease or spread infection to other dogs.

Optimal protection against common respiratory infections includes an annual intranasal vaccine against Bordetella, canine adenovirus type 2, and canine parainfluenza. Where canine influenza is known to be circulating, the injectable canine influenza vaccine also is recommended. Your veterinarian can help you decide which vaccines your dog needs to stay as healthy as possible.

If your dog is sick, keep them away from other dogs.

In general, the risk of people getting sick from exposure to dogs with CIRDC is extremely low.

And one more graduation picture...
12/19/2023

And one more graduation picture...

Congratulations to Dr. Sara Volz on getting her PhD in Biophysics from the University of California!
12/16/2023

Congratulations to Dr. Sara Volz on getting her PhD in Biophysics from the University of California!

Just trying to help!
12/12/2023

Just trying to help!

Nice set of photos demonstrating what a lateral suture stabilization surgery looks like in a dog with a torn cranial cru...
11/29/2023

Nice set of photos demonstrating what a lateral suture stabilization surgery looks like in a dog with a torn cranial cruciate ligament... Sorry about the blood...

11/23/2023

Let's Talk About Coughing Dogs...

You may have seen recent news stories or posts about a ā€œmysterious outbreak of canine infectious respiratory syndromeā€ in dogs. It is important to note that local outbreaks of canine infectious respiratory disease are not uncommon and happen from time to time in our dog community. There are numerous pathogens that can cause respiratory disease in dogs...Most are transmitted through the air by respiratory droplets when dogs breathe, and especially when they cough. Symptoms include said coughing, difficulty breathing, sneezing, nasal and/or eye discharge, fever, loss of appetite, and lethargy.

We are remaining vigilant, and so far, have not seen any changes in respiratory disease numbers or severity here at The Animal Clinic. Interestingly, social media amplification may be playing a role in perceptions of this being a potential new problem versus normal numbers of cases of endemic disease. And importantly, it is still unknown whether the possible new agent is a virus or a bacterium.

To help protect your dog and the canine community from known or potential pathogens, please keep them up to date on vaccinations, including Bordetella (a bacterium) and parainfluenza virus (part of the core DAPP vaccine). Also, reduce your petā€™s exposure by limiting commingling with other dogs outside the home (such as going to dog parks).

Let us know if your dog starts coughing or becomes ill so we can help in getting an accurate diagnosis and early treatment started. And if your dog does show significant respiratory symtoms please avoid exposure to other dogs.

This is an evolving situation. Call us at 719-687-9406 if you have any questions or concerns.

Thanks for your time and have a Happy Thanksgiving! Dr. V

Happy Halloween!
10/31/2023

Happy Halloween!

We said goodbye to one of our friends at the Wolf Center... Wiley, the bell-ringing coyote (16 years old!). RIP...
10/27/2023

We said goodbye to one of our friends at the Wolf Center... Wiley, the bell-ringing coyote (16 years old!). RIP...

A huge shout out to the šŸ§€Grilled CheesešŸ§€ truck for stopping by the clinic today! Great food and great service! Thank you...
10/19/2023

A huge shout out to the šŸ§€Grilled CheesešŸ§€ truck for stopping by the clinic today! Great food and great service! Thank you for helping us show appreciation to our AMAZING Veterinary Technicians during Vet Tech week! šŸ¶šŸ±

Happy Tech Appreciation Week!
10/18/2023

Happy Tech Appreciation Week!

We're excited to celebrate our staff for Veterinary Technician week! In honor of all their hard work, we're having an An...
10/16/2023

We're excited to celebrate our staff for Veterinary Technician week! In honor of all their hard work, we're having an Animal Clinic Spirit Week! If you have an appointment or just plan to stop by, join us in the fun...Hope to see you there!

šŸ¦· Tooth be told, weā¤ļøour patients! šŸ¦·Schedule a dental for your pet this week and get 10% off! Only a few spots left, so ...
10/09/2023

šŸ¦· Tooth be told, weā¤ļøour patients! šŸ¦·
Schedule a dental for your pet this week and get 10% off! Only a few spots left, so call now and mention this post!

(*The dental needs to be performed this week to qualify for the discount.)

09/20/2023

And the cute cat of the day award goes to....

Newborn bully pups!
09/20/2023

Newborn bully pups!

Congratulations to the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center on re-upping their AZA (American Zoological Association) accred...
09/16/2023

Congratulations to the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center on re-upping their AZA (American Zoological Association) accreditation. This speaks directly to their qualilty and the hard work they do...No easy task!

Removal of a mass from Navi's right shoulder at the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center... All went well!
09/01/2023

Removal of a mass from Navi's right shoulder at the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center... All went well!

Puppy conga line!
08/28/2023

Puppy conga line!

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801 E US 24
Woodland Park, CO
80863

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

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+17196879406

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Trying to persuade Amarok the Wolf that surgery isn't so bad... He was rescued from a zoo in Medellin, Colombia, so perhaps we should have tried Spanish.

Practicing for the U17 volleyball team...

A grumble of pugpies...

And the cute cat of the day award goes to....

PSA... It's botfly season! https://www.merckvetmanual.com/integumentary-system/cuterebra-infestation-in-dogs-and-cats/cuterebra-infestation-in-dogs-and-cats

Flying lessons...
Flying lessons...

Flying Hummers
Flying Hummers

Feeding the hummingbirds
Feeding the hummingbirds

Mealworm time for a flammulated owl.
Mealworm time for a flammulated owl.

Navi says no
Navi says no

Degloving a Wolf
Degloving a Wolf

Saw-whet owl release
Saw-whet owl release

Coyote Release
Coyote Release

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At the Animal Clinic of Woodland Park we take pride in providing pet healthcare in a friendly, open environment, emphasizing client education. Our Doctors are trained in all aspects of internal medicine, surgery and dentistry, and work with clients to provide the best possible care for their pets.

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