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Argus Institute
​The Argus Institute is a specialized service offering client support within the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Founded in 1984, our unique program is one of the longest standing, most comprehensive programs of its kind. Our clinical counselors offer support to people who are facing difficult decisions regarding their pet's health and help them manage the challenges of caring for a sick animal.

How Can We Help You?

Integrated into your animal's medical team, we play many roles, including:
 
Advocate for You and Your Pet's Needs
 
  • Fostering the partnership with you and your veterinary care team
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  • Facilitating decision-making
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  • Providing updates during surgery and high-risk procedures
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  • Navigating financial situations
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  • Assisting during crises
Support for Individuals and Families
 
  • Quality-of-life assessment
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  • Euthanasia decision-making
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  • Support during euthanasia
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  • Parent-child discussions
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  • Grief counseling
 

 How to Contact Argus Institute

 
​If you are at the CSU VTH:
Ask for your medical team to introduce us or have a receptionist page us.
 
If you are outside of the CSU VTH:
Call our clinic line at: (970) 297-1242
Email: argus@colostate.edu
 

 Making Decisions Booklet

 

 

 Support Resources

 
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Contact Us:
Colorado State University
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
300 West Drake Road
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80523

Phone:
​(970) 297-1242

Fax:
​(970) 297-4100

​argus@colostate.edu
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If you are at the CSU VTH:
Ask for your medical team to introduce us or have a receptionist page us.
 
If you are outside of the CSU VTH:
Call our clinic line at: (970) 297-1242
 

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