August 18, 2023
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Erin Miller, DVM on August 12, 2026 Cats can live safe, happy, healthy lives either strictly indoors or with supervised access to the outdoors, but the two lifestyles carry very different risks. Most veterinarians, including our team at Pawtown Veterinary Care, recommend keeping cats indoors or limiting outdoor time to enclosed,…
June 15, 2023
Reviewed by Dr. Lauren Stayer, DVM on September 3, 2026 Have you ever thought about getting pet insurance? Most pet owners consider it at some point, whether it’s because a pet is sick and needs treatment or because they’re bringing home a new pet. Even veterinarians can’t always predict which procedures a pet may eventually…
June 1, 2023
Reviewed by Dr. Erin Miller, DVM on September 3, 2026 Are there ticks in Central Oregon? We get asked this question often, and the answer is yes. Oregon is home to roughly 20 species of ticks, most active in spring and early summer, from April through July. Ticks seek out a host by climbing to…
April 13, 2023
Bringing home a new puppy is joyful, until the first bedtime arrives. The whining starts, the whole household loses sleep, and it is tempting to lift your pup out of the crate and into bed. If you have wondered whether crate training is worth the effort, you are in good company. At Pawtown Veterinary Care,…
February 23, 2023
Leptospirosis is a dangerous bacteria that your dog could pick up by coming in contact with contaminated water or soil. If your dog is affected by leptospirosis, it can develop life-threatening liver and kidney damage. The bacteria is also zoonotic (meaning people can pick it up from dogs). Luckily, there is a vaccine that can…