Muttworks In The Barklatex

01/14/2026

🐾 Community Health Update | Please Read

After speaking with one of our local veterinary clinics today, we have confirmed that a very aggressive upper respiratory illness is currently circulating in our area.

⚠️ Important clarification:
This is NOT Bordetella (traditional kennel cough) — meaning the Bordatella vaccine will not prevent this strain. Even dogs that are fully vaccinated may still become ill.

We want to share accurate information so everyone can make informed decisions and help slow the spread.

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🦠 Respiratory Illness Breakdown (Simple + Honest)

❌ Traditional Kennel Cough (Bordetella)

• Mild, dry “honking” cough
• Dogs usually feel fine otherwise
• Bordetella vaccine helps reduce risk

⚠️ Current Upper Respiratory Illness / Flu-Like Virus

• Deep or persistent cough
• Thick nasal discharge
• Lethargy, fever, reduced appetite
• Symptoms may worsen quickly
• No preventative vaccine available

This is why we are seeing cases even in well-vaccinated, healthy dogs.

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🛑 What We Need From You (This Matters)

✔️ PLEASE DO NOT bring symptomatic dogs into the facility. This is in order to protect and prevent any contagious illnesses from spreading.
✔️ Monitor your dog closely for coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, lethargy, or appetite changes.
✔️ If symptoms appear, contact your veterinarian promptly for further treatment advice.
✔️ Notify any facility your dog has attended if illness develops afterward.

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🏥 What We Are Doing at MuttWorks

• Increased sanitation protocols
• Close monitoring of dogs in our care for symptoms
• Ongoing communication with local veterinary professionals for advisory
• Conservative decisions when symptoms are questionable — always erring on the side of dog safety
- If your pup developes symptoms while in our care, we will keep them in quarantined areas and ask that you pick them up as soon as possible.

We know disruptions are frustrating, but protecting the entire dog community comes first.

Thank you for trusting us, communicating honestly, and helping keep Barklatex dogs healthy. 🐶💙

— MuttWorks in the Barklatex

01/14/2026

Theft isn’t anonymous.

Our Generac generator without the wheels and one of our employee’s farm jack were stolen the night of January 7, and the incident was captured on camera since we have constant surveillance of the property. You thought you were smart walking it over the fence portion that had taken a hit and run, but not quite smart enough.

While we understand that times are hard, taking items that do not belong to you is not okay. Return the items today, or all evidence will be submitted to TTPD.

This is your only notice.

01/12/2026

01/02/2026

🎉🐾 New Year, New Deals! 🐶✨

We're kicking off 2026 with a NEW YEAR'S FLASH SALE! Enjoy 15% off all Drop & Train and Board & Train Programs! 🚀

This offer is only valid from January 2 to January 10. Don’t miss out on the chance to train your pup with love and care—let's make this year pawsitively awesome! 🐕❤️

12/15/2025

🎉🐾 Weekly Schedule Alert! 🐾🎉

Get ready for some holiday fun! We’re excited to announce our Annual Christmas Party on Friday, December 19th! (@6:30pm)

Join us for a delightful evening filled with:
🎁 Doggie gift exchange
🎨 Fun doggie crafts
🍽️ A tasty potluck meal

We can’t wait to see all your happy faces there and make some joyful memories together! 🎄✨

11/25/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🦃

As you dive into turkey and pumpkin pie, remember: not all human food is dog-safe! 🐾 Check out this woof-tastic list of safe and unsafe foods for your pup. If you’re unsure about a food, then it is better to be safe than sorry when it comes to our pups. 🍗🥧

Let’s keep our furry friends happy while we feast! Enjoy turkey day, and may your pets give you less of the “give me that!” eyes and more of the “I’m so thankful for my pawrents” eyes ! 😂🥳