October 15, 2025
Central Oregon’s stunning landscapes offer incredible hiking opportunities for you and your four-legged companion. From the Cascade Mountains to high desert trails, our region provides endless adventures for active dogs. However, hiking with your pet requires careful preparation and awareness of unique regional challenges to ensure both safety and enjoyment. At Pawtown Veterinary Care, we…
June 18, 2025
What is heat exhaustion? How does a dog get heat exhaustion? What are symptoms of heat exhaustion? What can be done to help a dog with heat exhaustion? If it’s caught early, many dogs can recover from heat stroke. However, severe side effects can happen quickly, so it is best to avoid situations where your…
May 30, 2025
Gardens can add such beauty and joy to our lives. Today we want to share some tips on how to create a garden with pet safety in mind. * Please keep in mind this is NOT a complete list of potential hazards. * Hopefully it will get you thinking about what may or may not…
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…