October 16, 2022
Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! We are so blessed at Pawtown to have such a wonderful group of vet techs and assistants. Do you know all the things vet techs do for you, your pets, and your veterinarian? They are an essential part of how we care for our patients. They have also been through…
October 5, 2022
Why is it important to socialize your pet? Socializing your pet allows them to get to know new people, animals and situations. It will allow them to get more comfortable with these things. Socialization will also reduce stress and anxiety for your pet. Our pets learn from their experiences, so if they have not been…
August 29, 2022
As adult animals, dogs and cats should have an annual wellness exam regardless of if they need vaccines or have any health concerns. Puppies and kittens often need more frequent exams and senior pets may benefit from having wellness exams every 4-6 months. Exams This is the time that your veterinarian will perform a thorough…
August 10, 2022
Inappropriate urination is a common reason we see our cat patients at the vet. Sometimes this means urinating on things around the house that they shouldn’t (carpet, couch, clothes, etc) and other times it means frequent trips to the litter box, but only producing small amounts of urine. There are many reasons for inappropriate urination…
June 23, 2022
It’s summer in Central Oregon and we’re all excited to get outdoors in the warm weather. However, for some of our pets the summer thunderstorms and 4th of July can be stressful. The loud noises from the thunder and fireworks can cause a lot of anxiety. This anxiety may manifest as hiding in the house,…