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…
November 26, 2023
Pets can cough for a wide variety of reasons. Sometimes a cough is minor and unconcerning. Other times it can be the first indication of a serious problem. How can you tell the difference? In general, a cough should be investigated if your pet is:– coughing multiple times a day– coughing, retching or hacking up…
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,…