October 17, 2023
Approximately 25% of dogs are diagnosed with arthritis and many more are likely affected. Arthritis is also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease (DJD). It is a degenerative, progressive, and irreversible condition of the joints. Degenerative joint disorders are probably as common in cats but are less likely to be associated with obvious symptoms,…
August 18, 2023
It can be difficult to decide if your cat should stay indoors only or be allowed to go outside. There are pros and cons of both positions. Keeping your cat indoors is saferCats that go outside are at risk of getting exposed to disease and parasites carried by other cats. They can get in fights…
June 15, 2023
Have you ever thought about getting pet insurance? Most of us have thought about pet insurance at some point. Whether it’s because your pet is sick and needs treatment or if it’s because you’re getting a new pet. Even as veterinarians, there are some procedures that we cannot perform and having pet insurance can help…
June 1, 2023
Are there any ticks in Central Oregon?We get asked this question a lot. And the answer is YES!There are 20 species of ticks in Oregon. Ticks are most active in spring and early summer (April – July). They seek a host by climbing out to the end of a branch or piece of grass and…
April 13, 2023
My family and I recently got a puppy. I knew that crate training would be important for many reasons, but I also knew it would require patience and effort. The first night we put her in the crate for bedtime she howled. That only lasted about 20 minutes so I figured that wasn’t so bad….