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,…
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 19, 2022
Many pets struggle with being overweight and for some there are significant health side effects to being overweight. When not acknowledged and addressed early on, it can become more difficult for your pet to lose weight. The following are health concerns for overweight pets: Arthritis Cruciate ligament tears and other soft tissue injuries Diabetes Heart…
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…