Mulnix Animal Clinic - Small Animal Hospital - Fort Collins, Colorado
 
Is Pet Health Insurance Right For Me??

The first pet insurance policy sold in the United States was to protect TV’s heroic dog Lassie in 1982. Pet insurance has grown tremendously since then. Many policies of various levels are available now from multiple different companies. They may range anywhere from $5.00 to $80.00 per month depending on the level of coverage you want. Not all pet insurance is the same. Be sure to do your research. Some cover only accidents and not illnesses. Others cover cancer while many do not and most do not cover pre-existing conditions.
 
 
Over the years, many of you have had the opportunity to get to know Zach. As you may recall, Zach is one of the main technicians here at Mulnix Animal Clinic. He has had many responsibilities during his time here, ranging from taking radiographs (x-rays) to monitoring patient anesthesia to helping clients get dog food to their car safely. He is an amazing technician and an even more amazing individual. We have been extremely lucky to have Zach on the staff these last few years. Zach has decided to retire his position in order to re-enroll in school full time in pursuit of ....you guessed it, getting into veterinary school. Zach is an exceptionally bright, caring and motivated person and we have no doubts that he will make an excellent veterinarian one day. We'll certainly miss his company around the clinic, but we wholeheartedly support his educational endeavors. Best of luck, Zach!
 
 
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol or sweetener  most  commonly found in sugar-free gum, mints, nicotine gum, some vitamins, oral-care products and baked goods.  While it is considered safe in people, dogs can develop serious, even life-threatening, illness from Xylitol  ingestion.  Xylitol  is as sweet as sucrose however only has 2/3 the calories of sugar. 
 
 
RABIES IN COLORADO

Rabies is a serious worldwide viral disease of most mammals. Unfortunately, the disease is of
epidemic proportions in many of the undeveloped countries of the world, and accounts for a
significant number of human as well as animal deaths each year. Rabies is preventable with a
proper vaccination program.
 
 
Canine Influenza is a highly contagious viral respiratory infection.  The disease is believed to have mutated from a strain found in horses.  The first outbreaks were found in racing greyhounds in Florida and New York in 2004.  It has since been noted in 24 states, including Colorado, as of December 2005.

 Canine Influenza has been known to mimic kennel cough.  Clinical signs include a cough that can be soft and productive or harsh and dry.  Some dogs may have nasal discharge, a fever, or other signs related to pneumonia.  Dogs exhibiting these signs are to be considered contagious.  Contagious dogs should be kept away...
 
 
We wanted to take a second and wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving. We are extremely lucky to have the oppotunity to work with you and your pets and it is with this appreciation that we come to work every day. Thanksgiving is an exciting time of year for everyone, since many students are back home with their families (and pets!). We hope everyone has a pleasant time break from work/school over the next few days. As you can imagine, pets shouldn't be fed turkey. So, we'll give you the 'ok' to give them an extra dog or cat treat to make up for it.

Best wishes from our family to yours.

Sincerely,

The Mulnix Animal Clinic Team
 
 
We are proud to announce the new Mulnix Animal Clinic Website. Under development for months, our new site has a lot of new features, a new look, and tons of information that will be of use to our clients.
 
 
We welcome suggestions and comments from our clients. Please utilize the comment box below and leave us your thoughts and words of wisdom. This page can also be used to send prayers to ill patients in the veterinary hospital.