July 19, 2022
It is summer in Central Oregon and we all want to enjoy the water with our dogs. But there is something you should know before you let them swim or drink. Some types of Algae are toxic to dogs. Cyanobacteria (a type of Algae) produces a toxin that can affect dogs, people and livestock that…
June 13, 2022
Call it cheatgrass, foxtails, or that grass seed stuck in my dog’s ear….it’s the time of year when it’s everywhere in Central Oregon. Cheatgrass can be seen on the side of a trail, at the dog park, or even in your yard. It starts off as a green looking grass with what appears to be…
May 4, 2022
Spring is a very common time of year for allergies to flare up in our pets. Just like us, pets can have environmental allergies to different types of pollen and grasses. When these are floating in the air, our pets’ allergy symptoms can start up. If your pet has environmental allergies, they do not have…
February 14, 2022
Happy Valentine’s Day! This time of year it is common to receive chocolate you might not ordinarily have around, and this can quickly become an enticing snack for your pets. It is important to keep in mind just how toxic chocolate can be for dogs and cats. Chocolate is dangerous for our pets because it…
December 3, 2021
Some advice from your veterinary clinic Gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite) is one of the most common conditions seen at the veterinary clinic and can be distressing (and sleep depriving) for pet owners. Sometimes GI upset is just a short bout of diarrhea, while other times it becomes a more severe illness such…