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Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

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04/07/2025

😻Happy Siamese cat day🐱 🥳!!
This day is dedicated to the elegant,
intelligent and talkative Siamese cat!

Did you know?
Siamese cats are one of the oldest and
most recognizable cat breeds. They are known for their loud chatty nature
and love to “talk” with their humans.Their coat color changes with
temperature, which means
cooler areas of their body are darker!

04/02/2025

Spring has officially arrived,
and so has a new month filled with sunshine,
fresh adventure, and happy tails.
How are you and your pets welcoming in April ?

04/01/2025

What is stomatitis ?
This Picture below is one of our employee pets, Azula.
Azula was diagnosed with stomatitis at just 8 months of age, and her owner battled Azula’s painful symptoms for years with at-home brushing, dental cleaning procedures, antibiotics and steroid medications before it became apparent that full mouth extractions were necessary for her health and comfort.
We are happy to report that Azula recovered just fine and had a 100% turn around!
Her mouth no longer causes her pain, she eats well and can groom herself with ease. Azula's owner states that she is a different cat, clearly happier and more energetic,
she just turned 13 and still acts like a crazy kitten!
If multiple dental extractions are recommended by your veterinarian, due to stomatitis or other dental disease we know it can sound scary, and you may worry that your pet will suffer for the loss of their teeth, but please keep in mind that we will never recommend dental extractions unless it's absolutely necessary due to the tooth not being viable or painful infection of the gums and bone. Untreated dental disease can be extremely dangerous for the health of your pet, as well as very painful! Most animals can compensate for missing teeth, and a happy, pain free mouth is worth a goofy smile in our books :)

03/22/2025

Meet Tank; he actually has about 100 hours in the air as his owner's copilot.
They both have done various dog rescue flights, mostly dogs from
California heading up to Washington and Idaho. Tank is always in the right seat telling his human best friend what to do next. Who needs a GPS when you have a pup co-pilot?

03/20/2025

We had so much fun last weekend at the scienceWorks Museum.

03/14/2025

Happy K9 veterans day
Today we Honor our Four-Legged Heroes and pay tribute
to the courageous and loyal military working dogs who have served
alongside our troops throughout history.
This brave K9’s have protected , detected, and saved countless lives with their dedication and skill. To all past and present K9 veterans
Thank you for your service, loyalty and sacrifice. You are True Heroes

Picture #1
Chips
a German Shepherd/Collie/Husky mix, was a highly decorated war dog during World War II, serving with the 3rd Infantry Division and earning the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, and Purple Heart (though these were later revoked) for his bravery, including attacking a machine gun nest in Sicily.

Picture #2
Frida
Was a yellow Labrador Retriever search and rescue dog with the Mexican Navy (SEMAR) who gained international recognition for her work in disaster relief
Some of her notable Missions:
She was deployed to Haiti following the 2010 earthquake, where she is credited with locating 12 survivors.
She participated in rescue efforts after a landslide in Ecuador in 2017.
She gained international recognition following the 2017 Puebla earthquake in Mexico.

Picture #3
Lucca was a German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois service dog who was employed by the United States Marine Corps for 6 years. She was trained to detect explosives. She was deployed twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. In her over 400 missions, no human fatalities occurred under her watch

03/11/2025

Come and spend some time with us this Sunday March 16th from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
At Science Works hands-on museum.
Here is the link for more information

https://www.scienceworksmuseum.org/

03/11/2025

Congratulations to Street Dogs on this achievement.
Their dedication to animal welfare and advocacy is truly inspiring.
The impact of their work is felt far and wide.
BCAC family celebrates your commitment on making the world
A better place for animals.
Wishing you continued success in all your efforts.!
Your dedication to saving and protecting animals is incredible and
we’re so grateful for all that you do 🫶🏼

03/04/2025

HAPPY WORLD WILDLIFE DAY

02/28/2025

We would like to engage more with our BCAC family, and are thinking about making educational videos with our doctors and we would like your feed back:

What kind of content would you like to see?
What kind of educational videos would you like us to talk about ?

02/21/2025

Please help Chevy find his humans 💙

02/19/2025

What are the benefits for neutering my dog/cat?

These routine medical procedure not only help control pet overpopulation, they also prevent medical and behavioral problems from developing, and allowing your pet to live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Neutering Reduces or eliminates risk of spraying and marking,
Less desire to roam, therefore less likely to be injured in fights or auto accidents. Dogs can develop infections in the uterus after every heat cycle as well.

The risk of your pet having testicular testicular cancer is eliminated; and decreases the chances of prostate disease.

02/18/2025

What is the importance of radiographs during dental procedures?

Dental radiographs are critical in veterinary dentistry for several reasons.
They are considered a standard of care in veterinary dentistry.
By providing a complete picture of an animal's oral health.

Many dental problems, such as periodontal disease, tooth root abscesses,
impacted teeth, or bone loss, cannot be identified
through a visual examination alone.

Radiographs provide a detailed view of the structures beneath the gumline
and allow the vet to determine the extent of the dental issues
and plan the appropriate treatment such as extractions, restorative procedures,
they help assess the number of tooth roots, root abnormalities,
they are essential for monitoring the progression of dental disease.

They help by minimizing the patient pain by Identifying problems
before they cause severe pain or infections

For example during the dental examination on this patient all teeth look healthy above the gumline, this patient was given a 1/4 dental disease grade, how ever
thanks to the help of the radiographs during the dental cleaning,
we were able to see more that just the surface.

02/17/2025

We had a celebrity come in today 💙.
Mr. Rocky the Park Ranger!
🌲🏔 Check out the book his dad wrote about his adventures! Here is the link if you are interested https://www.barkrangerbooks.com/

02/15/2025

Did you know that carnations, daisies, lilies and tulips are toxic to dogs and cats.

Be aware of pesticides and chocolate as well this season!

02/15/2025

National pet theft awareness day is celebrated each year on February 14th to raise awareness about pet theft and to educate pet owners on how to protect their animals and advocate for stronger laws against pet theft. Thousands of pets are stolen each year in the U.S often for resale, illegal breeding or in some states dog fighting rings. Laws regarding pet theft vary by state, and in some cases pets are legally considered property making penalties for theft relatively minor. This day serves as a reminder for pet owners to stay vigilant and take preventive steps to keep your beloved pet safe.

How to protect your pet:
Microchip your pet, this helps increase the chances of recovery if your pet gets stolen or lost.
Use Id tags with your updated information and make sure your pet wears a collar with the proper identification every time you leave the house.

What to do if your pet is lost/stolen:
Report it immediately to local animal control, shelters, law enforcement and any local veterinarian hospital/clinic.
Spread the word in your community with flyers and social media posts.
Check online marketplace and Social media for any listing matching your pet’s description.

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day 💘

02/13/2025

Why is anesthesia-free dentistry not recommended ?
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) emphasizes that proper dental care for pets should include the use of general anesthesia because it ensures a complete and thorough dental evaluation and effective cleaning. Anesthesia-free dentistry is stressful and painful for pets and the risk of injury is high. It falls short of the standards required for a comprehensive and safe dental evaluation and treatment for your pet.
Reason #1 Limited Access:
Without anesthesia it is nearly impossible to thoroughly examine all aspects of a pet's mouth. Under anesthesia, a complete oral exam is performed along with oral cancer screening and probing of all teeth for gum pockets and mobility.
Reason #2 No radiographs:
General anesthesia allows for proper positioning to take dental radiographs, which are essential for identifying underlying dental disease (e.g. Periodontal bone loss and abscesses) that are not visible during a routine cleaning. Think about it this way: a tooth is just like a tip of an iceberg. You don't know what is below the surface just by looking at it; oral radiographs allow us to see below the surface and determine the status of each tooth.
Reason #3 Incomplete Cleaning:
Teeth cleaning in an awake pet is difficult because it won’t allow us to fully access all tooth surfaces, especially under the gumline, which can result in incomplete removal of plaque and calculus. This restricted access can lead to missed disease. Incomplete cleaning may allow dental disease to progress unnoticed, potentially leading to more serious health issues over time.
Reason #4 Pain and Stress Management
Anesthesia ensures patient comfort and ensures that the patient remains pain free and calm during what can be an uncomfortable procedure. Without it pets can experience unnecessary pain and stress. A conscious pet may move suddenly or resist the procedure to increase the risk of accidental injury to both the pet and the veterinary staff.
Reason #5 Ability to perform advanced procedures.
In most cases a dental cleaning reveals the need for more advanced treatments such as extractions or periodontal surgery. These procedures require anesthesia to be performed safely and effectively. Anesthesia allows the veterinarian to perform all necessary interventions in one session, rather than having to schedule multiple appointments which might delay critical treatment.

Address

1955 Ashland Street
Ashland, OR
97520

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 5pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(541) 488-0120

Website

http://ashlandvet.com/

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