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Importance of Dental Exams
Recently the American Veterinary Dental Society reported that up to 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show some stage of oral disease by age 3. Unfortunately oral disease doesn’t just affect the…
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Holiday Stress and Pets & Traveling & Holiday Food
Holiday Stress and Pets The holiday season is rapidly approaching! Tis’ the season for traveling, parties, and family celebrations and our pets can be a major part of the festivities. However, the holiday…
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Heat Stroke in the “Dog Days” of Summer
What is heat stroke? Heat stroke, or hyperthermia, is defined as a body temperature of >105 degrees Fahrenheit as a result of environmental heat exposure and lack of normal thermoregulation. Severe hyperthermia affects…
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Heartworms
Heartworms are round worms that infect our small animals, as well as some marine mammals, foxes and wolves. These nasty little worms, genus species Dirofilaria immitis, spend the adult part of their life in…
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Giardia
Giardia is a protozoal infection that many have heard about infecting local water sources including most commonly stagnant water but also is found in running water. This is a worldwide disease and seen…
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Fleas and Ticks
Fleas are a natural reality for our pets in western Oregon as compared to eastern Oregon. Fleas require a humid climate to survive and are a year round problem in our area. The adult…
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Fleas, fleas, fleas….
Fleas fleas fleas . . . . One of the more common issues treated by veterinarians, especially on the coast, is fleas. Fleas are not just a nuisance to owners and pets, they…
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Feline Leukemia Virus
Feline Leukemia virus is a highly contagious and devastating retrovirus that is one of the largest causes of morbidity and mortality in the general cat population. The most common route of transmission is…
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Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHM)
The neurological form of Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHM) has created quite a stir in the western horse industry in the last few weeks. This is a relatively rare disease that has been around for several decades.…
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Emergency Pet Care and First Aid
Printable version No one wants to think about it, but emergencies can happen to our beloved pets at any time or place. It is important to know the appropriate steps to take so…
