A Poodle puppy, was brought in to us after a local rescue did the first vaccines and found a heart murmur. Heart murmurs are encountered with some regularity in puppies and often will resolve by 12 weeks of age. In … Continue reading
We recently had a patient come in to us— a cat who had been vomiting and was suffering from anorexia. We identified something suspicious on the abdominal radiographs (x-rays). Exploratory surgery revealed a small mass (about 6-8 mm) in the … Continue reading
A bird, a cat and a dog enter through a door all within a few seconds of one another. Fortunately they are not walking into a bar as part of a punch line to a joke–they are in fact visiting … Continue reading
A restful night’s sleep is priceless, especially if you generally have trouble sleeping. Sleep eludes us for so many reasons, here are just a few: stress discomfort spicy foods or large late-night meals sleep apnea, difficulty breathing restless bed-mates, 4-legged … Continue reading
Banfield, The Pet Hospital, Bend, OR This case was long and drawn out but had rewarding results. A six-year-old spayed Dachsund was originally brought in to us for licking the carpet and eating dirt. Upon examination, the Pet was noted … Continue reading