Ashland Veterinary Hospital

05/02/2025

Alert! The Oregon Health Authority has identified a toxic Blue Green Algae bloom in Emigrant Lake. Consumption/exposure of Blue Green algae can lead to a wide range of clinical signs, like skin irritation, gastrointestinal problems like vomiting and diarrhea, depression and inappetence, tremors or seizures and sudden death. The appearance of Blue Green algae can vary from thick pea green, brown, grey or red blooms, to more of a colored oily slick on the water's surface. Sometimes the algae may not even be visible. Dogs are particularly susceptible, but people and other animals can also be poisoned, and eating fish from a contaminated water source could be risky. People are advised to keep their dogs and children out of contaminated waters until further testing by the OHA confirms the bloom has subsided.

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02/13/2025

REMINDER: Valentine's Day is next Friday! If your Valentine has pets, check ASPCA's Toxic & Non-Toxic Plant Guide before buying flowers to keep their pets safe!

ASPCA Guide: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants

Learn more about Valentine's Day pet dangers: https://aercmn.com/valentines-day-dangers-for-pets/

02/12/2025

We have had a lot of snow in the last week and now it has hardened up with a stiff crust on top. This type of snow can be hazardous for dogs to play in. Their legs pe*****te down into deeper layers of the snow and the lower leg is prevented from turning while the upper leg twists. This can lead to orthopedic injuries like anterior cruciate ligament injuries. A torn ACL costs up to $3000 to repair and takes 3 months to fully heal. We recommend you do not allow your dog to run and play in in the stiff, frozen snow to avoid these types of injuries.

12/26/2024

There has been a recall of a raw frozen cat food from Northwest Naturals (a Portland based company) because a cat got Avian Influenza from eating the food and died. Avian Influenza is proving to be highly pathogenic in cats. Just in the last few days there has been a report that an exotic cat sanctuary in Washington lost 20 of their exotic/wild cats from an outbreak of Avian Influenza. It is not known how the cats contracted the virus, but their food source has not been ruled out as of yet.
Unfortunately, this is another reminder that diets that contain raw meat or raw dairy products are not safe for pets because there is always a chance that they contain food borne pathogens. See the links below for more information.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/pet-food-brand-recalled-for-bird-flu-contamination-after-house-cat-dies/ar-AA1wuo7D?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=5fa622bd0e6a41b29c0bc75fe16c479a&ei=19

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/wildlife-sanctuary-in-quarantine-after-bird-flu-kills-20-big-cats/ar-AA1wwzH2?ocid=BingNewsSerp

The Oregon Health Authority and local officials are monitoring household members who had contact with the cat for flu symptoms.

10/25/2024

We have new winter hours starting next week.
Our new hours will be
Monday 8:30 - 2
Tuesday - Friday 8:30 - 6
We appreciate your understanding.

03/13/2024

Lost Dog - Australian Shepherd in ASHLAND, OR. LostMyDoggie.com is a site where you can post lost and found pets for free and have local shelters & vets notified at no charge.

02/27/2024

Wow. I'm often reminded of the immense contribution our pets make to our lives, but this coming from such a public figure is very special. Thanks John.

02/21/2024

Found 2/16
No chip or tag
Wrights Creek Dr (off Wimer) in Ashland
Report filed with Jackson County Shelter
Please call shelter for further contact info