Blue Sky Veterinary Clinic

09/08/2024

Today, we honor the pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge but will forever remain in our hearts. 🐾 Share your favorite memory of your beloved pet.

09/06/2024

Happy Cat Month is here! Share your favorite picture of your feline family member.

09/02/2024

Wishing everyone a relaxing Labor Day! Enjoy the holiday and don’t forget to give your pets some extra love.

08/26/2024

It's National Dog Day and we want to know: How does your dog greet you when you come home? 🐶

A. With zoomies and lots of tail wags!
B. A calm wag of the tail and a gentle hello.
C. They're usually napping and take their time.

08/22/2024

As a responsible and caring cat owner, you want the very best for your feline companion. National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day reminds us of the essential role regular veterinary care plays in keeping our whiskered companions healthy and healthy.

To schedule your cat’s annual exam at Blue Sky Veterinary Clinic, call us today at +1 541-383-3833!

08/15/2024

National Check the Chip Day highlights the importance of regularly updating the information associated with the microchip. Contact details, addresses, and phone numbers can change over time, so it's crucial to verify that the information registered in the database is current. This small act greatly improves the chances of a successful reunion if a pet goes missing.

08/10/2024

It's National Spoil Your Dog Day! 🐾 Does your pup prefer to be spoiled with their favorite treat or toy (or both!)?

08/09/2024

Come experience Greg’s Grill / Hungry Hound Inaugural Doggolympics tomorrow August 10th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM in The Old Mill District of Bend, Oregon. This exciting event promises a day filled with talented dogs competing for furry fame in sprints, high jumps, an agility course, and best tricks. But that’s not all! Attendees can also look forward to a fantastic raffle from Ruffware, delicious food and drinks served by Greg’s Grill, and gourmet canine cuisine courtesy of Hungry

Hound. Plus, the best part: a portion of the proceeds will benefit Street Dog Hero, a worthy cause dedicated to dog rescue and well-being.
Event space is limited and sign up is FREE so don’t wait to enter to showcase your pup’s amazing talents and compete for great prizes! Scan the QR code on the poster to enter NOW!

08/08/2024

Celebrate International Cat Day with us! 🐱 Post a photo of your cat's best "loaf". 🍞

08/01/2024

Happy DOGust! 🐾✨ DOGust marks the universal birthday for all rescue dogs with unknown birth dates. How will you and your pup be celebrating their special day?

08/01/2024

Mutts make the best companions—they're a mix of all the good stuff! Share how your furry friend found their way into your home! 🐾❤️

07/27/2024

Fetch those cameras! It's National Dog Photography Day. Post your favorite photo of your dog below. 👇

07/25/2024

07/23/2024

SALMON POISONING- Newport, OR

SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - After several dogs were sickened from salmon poisoning around Newport, Oregon authorities warned people to keep pets away from dead fish on Thursday.

According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, salmon and trout carcasses may harbor the bacteria Neorickettsia helminthoeca in their blood which can kill dogs without treatment. The bacteria is transmitted through a parasitic flatworm or “fluke” and can infect a dog after it eats, bites or even licks an infected fish carcass.

The highest risk of salmon poisoning is usually in September when salmon gather in rivers to spawn and die, so cases early in the year are unusual, according to ODFW.

Pet owners are advised to keep their dogs on a leash and in sight to keep them away from fish carcasses. People are asked to collect and bag up all garbage associated with cleaning fish and to clean coolers and gear.

According to ODFW, the highest risk of salmon poisoning is usually in September when salmon gather in rivers to spawn and die, so cases early in the year are unusual.

Symptoms may begin five to seven days after exposure, which can include severe vomiting and diarrhea.

What are the clinical signs of salmon poisoning?
Signs of salmon poisoning are typically seen within a week of the dog eating infected raw or undercooked fish or salamanders. Common signs include lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea (which may include blood), fever, weakness, enlarged lymph nodes, weight loss, discharge from the eyes or nose, increased respiratory rate, increased heart rate, muscle tremors, and seizures. If the infection is not treated, most dogs will die within two weeks. Fortunately, treatment significantly improves the chances of survival.

Treatment of choice is doxycycline(10 mg/kg, twice daily for 7 days

Animals usually succumb because of dehydration, electrolyte and acid-base imbalances, and anemia. Therefore, general supportive therapy to maintain hydration and acid-base balance, while meeting nutritional requirements and controlling diarrhea, is often essential. Judicious use of whole blood transfusions may be helpful.

Currently, the only means of prevention is to restrict the ingestion of uncooked salmon, trout, steelhead, and similar freshwater fish.

07/19/2024

It's National Feed a Rescue Pet Week—a reminder to lend a helping paw to pets in need. Whether you're adopting, fostering, or donating, your support makes a world of difference.
July 22-31 we will accept new or gently used pet food and treats, (in original packaging only) for our local Rescues.

07/05/2024

Happy 4th of July to all our furry friends! How does your pet react to the fireworks?

A.) Hides under the bed 🛏️
B.) Sleeps right through it 💤
C.) Watches with curiosity 🎆

06/21/2024

We’re excited to announce that Blue Sky Veterinary Clinic is a finalist in the 2024 Community Choice Best of the Best of Bend Awards! We need your vote to win! If you vote in 25 or more categories you could win a $250 gift card!

Voting is open from June 14th -June 30th
Here is how you can help:

1. Click on the link below
2. Choose the Veterinary Clinic category
3. Vote for Blue Sky Veterinary Clinic
4. Fill in your email and complete the registration.

Thank you for your support! Let’s show Bend why we’re the best!

Check it out now!

06/19/2024

Happy Veterinary Appreciation Day! If your pet has a special message for us, we'd love for you to share it with us in the comments!

06/17/2024

It's Father's Day, fur real! 🎉 We’re raising a paw to all the dads who go above and beyond for their four-legged family members. Cheers to you, dads! 🐾

06/12/2024

As we remember our beloved pets who have crossed the rainbow bridge, let's cherish the memories they've left behind. Please share a photo and tell us your favorite memories of them. 🌈🐾

09/15/2023

Thank you to the Bend, OR, community for honoring us as the 2023 Best of the Best of Bend Veterinary Clinic winner. We are truly grateful for the people and pets in this community.

06/15/2023

🌟 Please vote to help make Blue Sky Veterinary Clinic #1 in Bend's Best of the Best! 🌟

You can vote here: https://www.bendbulletin.com/offers/contest/ #/gallery?group=457931

Voting ends July 6th at 11:59 PM. Please share and thank you for your support! 🐾

04/19/2023

The month of April is ! 🐶 What are your dog's favorite ways to play and get some exercise?

03/27/2023

He was an amazing police K9 with a fantastic handler. Haras we are happy you got so many good years of retirement. Our hearts go out to the Kinsella family! Thank you for entrusting us with his care all these years.

03/17/2023

Happy St. Pawtrick's Day! Is your pet sporting green today? Show us a photo of your lucky charm in the comments! 🍀

03/10/2023

Friendly reminder to pet paw-rents: make sure your furry friends’ vaccinations are up to date to keep them safe and healthy—schedule their appointment today! 🐾

03/02/2023

Attn: Clients of Bend Please be on the lookout for Jupiter. She went missing from her home around Glenden and Centennial! She is a spayed female and Microchipped !

01/29/2023

Today marks the 94th anniversary of The Seeing Eye, an organization dedicated to helping puppies become seeing eye guide dogs. We are thankful for their work! https://www.seeingeye.org/

01/22/2023

Today is ! 😺 Take a meow-ment and tell us what questions you think your cats would ask you if they could talk.

01/21/2023

It’s paw-sible that today is one of the best holidays ever— ! 🐾 Give your pup some extra love to celebrate. Please note that not every dog is comfortable with a hug, so celebrate this day with a form of affection your pup is comfortable with.