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…
July 27, 2022
A few weeks ago, a dog arrived at our clinic bleeding from her mouth. On examination, we discovered that she had some infected teeth. The infection had destroyed several of her teeth and the jaw bone surrounding the teeth. It damaged nearby blood vessels causing the alarming bleeding. Fortunately we were able to anesthetize her,…
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,…
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…