PetDesk is a great app for iOS and Android mobile devices that handles all your veterinary needs right from your phone. The comprehensive app allows you to make appointment requests, see your pet’s vaccine history, view our office hours and refill prescriptions whenever it’s most...
Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a life-threatening disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract of dogs. It is highly contagious and canines that are the most at-risk of parvovirus are unvaccinated dogs and puppies that are younger than four months old. Parvo virus is shed in the...
According to the American Humane Society, our feline companions go to the veterinarian about half as often as dogs. Many people only take their cat to the vet when they are sick—and often, that illness might have been avoided with preventive care. While it’s true...
Our pets struggle to keep cool during the hot summer months, and overheating can cause serious health issues. For example, heat stroke can lead to organ failure or even death if it’s not treated quickly. Here are some tips for keeping pets safe when the...
Many dogs don’t enjoy loud noises, but some suffer from noise aversion and are downright terrified of any kind of commotion. Lots of sounds can set them off. The most common triggers of noise aversion in dogs are fireworks, parties (our own or our neighbors’!),...
No matter where you choose to board your pet this summer while you’re on vacation, they should have flea control and all vaccines, including bordetella and parainfluenza, up to date. This not only keeps them safe while they’re around lots of other pets, but it...
A recent article from KATU reported that heartworm cases are on the rise across the state.According to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, 193 dogs tested positive for heartworm in Oregon in 2016. That number is quite a bit higher than in 2012, when there were...
In the coming months, we will be selling the large animal portion of our practice to Dr. KC Fagan, our current large animal veterinarian. Dr. Fagan will be operating her own separate practice, and all large animal care will go directly through her. We are...
Join us on April 29th for the second-annual Wine & Whiskers! We are proud to help sponsor this community event.Wine & Whiskers April 29th Chehalem Cultural Center Ballroom 415 East Sheridan Street 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Wine & Whiskers will feature a wine wall, silent auction, live auction, hors...
We’ve had severe winter weather lately, which means many businesses and homeowners are protecting themselves from icy sidewalks with de-icers.Most sidewalk de-icers are full of chemicals that are dangerous to our pets. The most common ones are made of calcium carbonate, calcium magnesium acetate, or...