Your dog or cat’s spay or neuter surgery represents a significant milestone in their healthcare journey, but the preparation leading up to surgery day determines how smoothly everything unfolds. While the procedure itself takes only 20 to 90 minutes, depending on your pet’s size and sex, the pre-surgical steps your veterinary team implements can mean…

Walking into your veterinarian’s office for your pet’s annual wellness exam can feel overwhelming. You want to make the most of this time with your vet, but it’s hard to know which questions matter most. Between juggling your dog’s excitement or your cat’s carrier anxiety, important topics can slip your mind before you even sit…

Winter in Central Oregon transforms your neighborhood into a frozen playground, but those picture-perfect snow-covered trails and icy sidewalks can turn your pet’s paws into tender, cracked pain zones. Snow, ice, and chemical deicers create a triple threat that damages paw pads faster than most pet owners realize. At Pawtown Veterinary Care, Drs. Erin Miller…

Regular veterinary checkups can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars by catching health problems early, before they require expensive emergency treatment or advanced procedures. Preventive care through routine veterinary services allows veterinarians to detect conditions like dental disease, kidney problems, and diabetes in their earliest stages, when treatment costs significantly less and outcomes…