Cascade East Veterinary Clinic

01/18/2023

Pet Dental Month is almost here!! How many of you think your dog has bad breath? how many of you would like your dogs to live longer and have a healthier life? How many of you know or knew that after the age of 3 your pet is 70% likely to have a form of dental disease? Please call us at 541-475-7226 to set up an appointment for your pet today!!

01/06/2023

January 14th is national dress up your pet day! SO dress your pets up (in costumes that are comfortable and dont stress your pet out) and post them on our page so we can see them!! Hope everyone had a great Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year!!

05/11/2022

National Pet Month!!

Did you that about 80 million homes in America have an animal family member? And about half of those households have more than one? Say “Hello” to National Pet Month, celebrated in May in the U.S. What a great way to celebrate how important our pets are! They make our social media much more entertaining—just think of all the funny cat videos.

Give a hug to your furry friends for us and wish them a happy pet month!!

04/14/2022

Bee Stings in Dogs:
Just like in people, a bee sting can be serious; dogs are more likely to be stung because of their natural curiosity and playful nature. If a dog is stung by a bee or shows signs of a bee sting, remove the stinger if possible and seek professional help from your veterinarian. Bee stings can be successfully treated and sometimes prevented.
What You Need to Know

Bee stings can be a serious event and even life threatening in some cases. Dogs are at greater risk for bee stings than people, as they tend to chase or play with things that move. Dogs are likely to get stung in the mouth or on the nose, face, or feet by several different insects, including bees, wasps, and hornets.

If your dog suffers a bee sting, seek veterinary assistance. If you wait for an allergic reaction to occur you may already be too late; your dog could become very ill very quickly.

Signs of Bee Stings

Crying out, running in circles, salivating
Mild signs include: swelling of the area; scratching, rubbing, licking, or chewing at the sting
Severe signs include: profound swelling of the face, throat, or neck; hives, vomiting; difficulty breathing; collapse

Types of Bee Stings

A bee sting reaction may be as mild as slight burning or itching for several minutes
More venomous insect stings may cause profound swelling, pain, itching, and redness
In the most extreme situation a dog may have anaphylactic shock (a life-threatening, severe, allergic reaction) as a result of exposure to the insect venom. These signs can include difficulty breathing, collapse, and death.

What To Do

If your dog is stung by an insect, the most important thing to remember is to remain calm. If you think you can remove the stinger, doing so may reduce the amount of venom injected. You can try to remove the stinger by scraping a credit card across the dog’s skin to flick the stinger out. Do not try to remove the stinger by pinching/pulling it (as you might remove a splinter); this may actually increase the amount of venom that is injected.

Severe allergic reactions can happen very quickly and can become life threatening within minutes. If your pet suffers an insect sting, seek veterinary care as soon as possible. If you wait for signs of an allergic reaction to be apparent, you may be losing precious time. Although there is no antidote for bee stings, your veterinarian can assess your dog and administer medications to treat an allergic reaction. If you were not able to remove the stinger or it is in the mouth or is otherwise hard to reach, your veterinarian can assist with this. Medication to ease the pain and itching associated with stings can be administered by your veterinarian. In the case of a severe reaction or anaphylaxis, hospitalization for observation and more intensive care may be recommended.

02/10/2022

February is Pet Dental Health Month!!

Did you know…
Adult dogs have 42 teeth and adult cats have 30 teeth.

Both puppies and kittens start sprouting teeth anywhere from 3-8 weeks. Puppies typically have around 28 “baby teeth,” or deciduous teeth, while kittens usually have around 26 deciduous teeth. We can expect adult, or permanent teeth, from dogs and cats around 3-6 months of age.

Did you know…
More than 80% of dogs show some degree of periodontal disease by the age of 3.

In other words, 8 out of 10 dogs will begin to show signs of periodontal disease at a relatively young age. This is why we recommend checking the color of you pets’ teeth and gums regularly, if not daily, to ensure no significant changes are occurring. If you begin to see dark staining or reddening gums, it’s time to check in with one of our doctors!

Did you know…
Dental disease can lead to other serious health conditions.

The mouth and teeth are not our only concerns with allowing dental disease to progress. When teeth begin to coat with bacteria, plaque forms. When said plaque hardens, or calcifies, tartar develops. With tartar comes gum irritation allowing for the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive. According to our friends with the North American Veterinary Community:

“Eventually, the inflamed gums pull away from the teeth, creating pockets that trap more bacteria and food particles. The gums bleed, the roots of the teeth may become exposed, teeth may become loose, and your pet may feel pain when eating. If the bacteria enter the bloodstream, they can create problems for organs such as the heart, liver, and kidneys.” (NAVC, 2017).

11/17/2021

Today is National Take a Hike Day! So get out there and get some fresh air with your fur baby. Enjoy the nice, crispy, fall air and get that final hike in before the weather turns and we get the first snow of the season!

11/09/2021

Happy November!

It's the start of the Holiday season and with the food filled holidays approaching here is a gentle little reminder of foods that you can and should not share with your fur family during the season!
Your fur babies love to eat what you eat especially during the holidays when there is so much rich food available in the house.

You can share some of these holiday treats with your pets:
Sweet Potatoes, plain
Potatoes, plain
Green Beans, plain
Plain Peas
Pumpkin or non spiced Pumpkin puree
Turkey meat (minus the skin and bones)
and Apples (minus the seeds)

You should not share:
Alcohol
Raisins or Grapes
Stuffing/ Ye**ty dough
Turkey Bones, Skin or Gravy
Chocolate, cookies or candies
Onions, Scallops or garlic
Glazed ham
Fatty foods
Or anything spiced

We want our fur babies to live long and healthy lives and the best way to do that is to proactively watch what they eat and do our best to keep them as healthy as possible!

If you would like more information on foods you can and cannot share with your pets or some holiday resources for pet safety, give www.avma.org a click and see all the helpful information they have.

Happy Holidays!

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