Sit and Stay

During the holiday season, many of our clients ask our veterinarians if they should be worried about their Pets getting into their holiday goodies. The answer is an emphatic “yes”! There are many unhealthy (and even dangerous) foods that tempt Pets during the holidays. And your Pet might even find items that aren’t food and [...]

As a veterinarian you get pretty used to hearing some unusual stories and fielding some strange questions. Occasionally, though, there will be a story that sticks in your head and captures the imagination of the entire staff. Such is the story of a puppy named Sam.
“Can I please bring my puppy to your hospital?,” said [...]

With the recent news from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) that a cat tested positive for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, keeping your Pet protected has probably crossed your mind as a Pet owner. If you or someone in your household has the H1N1 virus, this recent news means it is possible — though [...]

Our Pets experience the same unknown risks for being exposed to cancer-causing substances as we do. Whether they are relaxing with us at home or we take them to the park, our Pets eat our food, drink the same water, and breathe the same air as we do. Not only does our everyday environment contain [...]

Before moving to Portland, I lived in a more rural area of Pacific Northwest where fall is one of my favorite times of the year — a great way for me to spend a fall afternoon is seeing all the color changes that the season brings. The vibrant leaf changes and seasonal foliage are [...]

Late fall and winter bring the celebration of many holidays, giving us a chance to enjoy food, visitors, decorations and gifts! While most of us enjoy getting caught up in the spirit of the season, it’s important to remember to keep an eye on Pets that tend to €œhelp themselves€ to a little of [...]

This past Sunday brought the fridge clean-out, which is one of my most dreaded chores. In addition to cleaning I found myself doing a mix of snacking and tossing. I hate to waste food and I had in my hand some turkey breast, which seemed to be a bit past the point of freshness. I [...]

Beat the heat
If you walk outside, try to do so in the morning or evening when it’s cooler. In the mid day-sun Pets outdoors, on cement or blacktop can overheat easily. If you have questions or concerns about a Pet that you suspect is overheated we suggest contacting a veterinary care facility immediately for assistance. [...]

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 a veterinary hospital for an early morning appointment.
So what should an onlooker see?–a bird [...]

Try as we might to avoid chemicals, they are a part of our lives. They’re frequently used for routine household cleaning or to rid your home of pests such as ants, mice or fleas. Accidents can occur with these chemicals if we use too much product or leave it where Pets and children may be [...]