April 23, 2024
Something we commonly see in the clinic are ear infections. Dogs are more commonly affected than cats but both can get infections. When we see ear infections in our pets it is typically an outer ear infection. This means that it affects the ear canal but does not extend past the eardrum or affect the…
March 31, 2024
Did you know that there are a lot of intestinal parasites that thrive in Central Oregon? Both dogs and cats are at risk year round. Exposure is more likely in the spring, summer and fall simply because pets are more likely to spend time outdoors during those months. Can you guess the most common parasites…
February 15, 2024
Did you know that 85% of pets have periodontal disease by the time they are 3 years old? How does this happen?When our pets eat, saliva, bacteria and food particles cover the teeth. These can develop into plaque. When the plaque is not brushed/cleaned away, it turns into a hard substance called tartar (or calculus)….
Most of us know that brushing our pet’s teeth is a good idea. Most of us also have no idea how to do that! Here are a few tips to get you started. Be sure check out the video at the end of this blog of Dr Miller teaching her puppy about toothbrushing.
December 7, 2023
Recently, there have been many news reports of a mystery respiratory dog illness in the United States. Although Oregon has been recognized as having a high incidence of this disease, Central Oregon is not currently experiencing an outbreak. Here is what we do know about the new/atypical respiratory disease What are the symptoms of the…