December 20, 2024
Our pets’ paws are generally pretty tough. Think about the things they do & surfaces they walk or run on without wearing shoes or protection for their feet! However, there are times when our pets can injure their paws. Injuries can include broken nails, pad wounds, or even broken toes. Broken nails can happen in…
November 25, 2024
The pancreas is a glandular organ that lies along the first portion of the small intestine. It has two main jobs: secrete enzymes that aid in digestion and produce insulin and glucagon (hormones that regulate how ingested nutrients are used). Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. When the pancreas becomes inflamed, digestive enzymes normally stored…
August 15, 2024
It’s hard to believe that it’s getting close to kids going back to school. Many of our pets have become accustomed to having extra time at home with their families so kids going back to school may affect them too. Also, our kids may leave backpacks or lunches laying around which may lead to our…
July 11, 2024
We all hope it will never happen to us. But the reality is natural disasters, such as fires, floods or storms can come up very quickly leaving us little time to get ourselves and our pets to safety. It helps to have plan for an emergency evacuation and to prepare a “Go Bag” for your…
June 15, 2024
Summer can be a great time of year in Central Oregon. We may be outdoors more often, including our pets. Whether this means basking in the sun on the porch or going out for some hikes, there are a few things to consider for your pets to keep them healthy and safe during the warm…