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Please be aware - we do not recommend feeding raw.
01/17/2025

Please be aware - we do not recommend feeding raw.

A new source of exposure highly pathogenic avian influenza is affecting cats: raw diets containing poultry such as duck, turkey, or chicken that were contaminated with the virus. Cats appear to be particularly susceptible to severe illness from H5N1, often resulting in death.

01/02/2025

FYI Verizon customers - we've been unable to call your phones reliably for a few weeks without resorting to a cell phone at times. Per our phone company this is a Verizon issue and a repeat of what happened 6 months ago?? So if you get a blocked call it might be us or if you aren't getting calls from someone else out there maybe check in as I suspect it is not just us. Sorry for any inconvenience.

09/14/2024

Dogs are the best. 💛

Posted • Dogs are the best therapists: they’re great listeners & they prefer to be paid in food! 😍🐶

07/20/2024

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has reported that several dogs were sickened by salmon poisoning in the Newport area. Salmon poisoning disease (fish disease) is a potentially fatal condition seen in dogs who have ingested certain types of raw fish found in the Pacific Northwest from San Francisco to the coast of Alaska. It is most prevalent from northern California to the Puget Sound. It is also seen inland along the rivers of fish migration.

Salmon, trout, and other fish such as the lamprey, sculpin, redside shiner, shad, sturgeon, candlefish and the large-scale sucker who spend their lives in coastal streams and rivers in the Pacific Northwest can be infected with the organism Neorickettsia helmonthoeca.

Symptoms To Watch For
If not treated, salmon poisoning disease is usually fatal within 2 weeks after exposure. The symptoms of salmon poisoning disease are similar to other gastrointestinal diseases such as canine parvovirus. If infected, your dog would likely show some or all of the following symptoms about 6 to 10 days after ingesting fish which were carrying the bacteria. Symptoms may be of variable severity but generally consist of:
* Fever, often greater than 104 F
* Depression
* Anorexia
* Vomiting
* Diarrhea
* Nasal or eye discharge
* Weight loss

If you know your dog has ingested raw fish and it exhibits any of the symptoms listed above, notify your veterinarian immediately. If identified in time, salmon poisoning disease is treatable. A helpful part of the diagnosis is telling your veterinarian that your dog ate raw fish, even if you only suspect that may be the case.

Prevention
* Control what your dog eats while on fishing trips.
* Leash your dog at the beach or river so that you can monitor its activities.
* Wrap garbage, especially fish entrails, and dispose in well-secured cans.
* Don't feed raw fish to your dog. Cook fish thoroughly or deep-freeze it for a minimum of 2 weeks to destroy the parasite before feeding it to your dog.

Very common but treatable especially if caught early.
07/20/2024

Very common but treatable especially if caught early.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has reported that several dogs were sickened by salmon poisoning in the Newport area. Salmon poisoning disease (fish disease) is a potentially fatal condition seen in dogs who have ingested certain types of raw fish found in the Pacific Northwest from San Francisco to the coast of Alaska. It is most prevalent from northern California to the Puget Sound. It is also seen inland along the rivers of fish migration.

Salmon, trout, and other fish such as the lamprey, sculpin, redside shiner, shad, sturgeon, candlefish and the large-scale sucker who spend their lives in coastal streams and rivers in the Pacific Northwest can be infected with the organism Neorickettsia helmonthoeca.

Symptoms To Watch For
If not treated, salmon poisoning disease is usually fatal within 2 weeks after exposure. The symptoms of salmon poisoning disease are similar to other gastrointestinal diseases such as canine parvovirus. If infected, your dog would likely show some or all of the following symptoms about 6 to 10 days after ingesting fish which were carrying the bacteria. Symptoms may be of variable severity but generally consist of:
* Fever, often greater than 104 F
* Depression
* Anorexia
* Vomiting
* Diarrhea
* Nasal or eye discharge
* Weight loss

If you know your dog has ingested raw fish and it exhibits any of the symptoms listed above, notify your veterinarian immediately. If identified in time, salmon poisoning disease is treatable. A helpful part of the diagnosis is telling your veterinarian that your dog ate raw fish, even if you only suspect that may be the case.

Prevention
* Control what your dog eats while on fishing trips.
* Leash your dog at the beach or river so that you can monitor its activities.
* Wrap garbage, especially fish entrails, and dispose in well-secured cans.
* Don't feed raw fish to your dog. Cook fish thoroughly or deep-freeze it for a minimum of 2 weeks to destroy the parasite before feeding it to your dog.

07/10/2024

When visiting the lake, river or reservoir this summer, please be on the lookout for cyanobacteria (toxic algae) blooms.

Blooms may look like mats floating in the water or stuck on the bottom or the shore. Watch for waters that look suspicious—foamy, scummy, thick like paint, pea-green, blue-green or brownish red, or with bright green cells suspended in the water column. When in doubt, stay out!

Dogs have become very sick and even died after swimming in and swallowing water affected by toxic algae. If you find thick, brightly colored foam or scum at a lake, pond or river, don’t let your pet drink or swim in the water. Avoid contact with the water, as toxins can be absorbed through the skin.

Exposure to toxic blue-green algae can result in the following symptoms in dogs:
* Weakness or collapse
* Nausea, vomiting
* Excessive drooling
* Abdominal pain
* Diarrhea
* Difficulty breathing
* Shaking, trembling
* Tremors, rigidity, paralysis

If your dog goes into the water:
* Don’t let your pet lick its fur.
* Wash your pet with clean water as soon as possible.
* If your dog has symptoms such as drooling, weakness, vomiting, staggering and convulsions after being in water, **seek immediate veterinary care**. Acute, life-threatening symptoms from cyanobacterial toxins often develop rapidly. Death can occur within minutes to hours after exposure.

A *permanent* advisory covers the South Umpqua River from Canyonville downstream to the confluence with the mainstem Umpqua River, and the mainstem Umpqua River downstream past Elkton to Sawyers Rapids. Pools in the bedrock along the rivers edge are known to develop cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) blooms that can be harmful to pets and people if accidental ingestion occurs.

Not all waterways in Oregon are monitored for cyanobacteria, which is why owners need to be vigilant. When advisories are issued, we post them here: https://www.oregonvma.org/toxic-algae-advisories

I bet some of you can relate (dog or cat!)
04/30/2024

I bet some of you can relate (dog or cat!)

03/29/2024

As Easter approaches, here are some reminders about potential hazards for pets in common Easter decorations and foods.

Easter lilies are highly toxic to cats
All parts of the Easter lily plant are poisonous—the petals, the leaves, the stem and even the pollen. Cats that ingest as few as one or two leaves, or even a small amount of pollen while grooming their fur, can suffer severe kidney failure.

Many other varieties of the lily family, including tiger, day, rubrum, stargazer, and Japanese show are also toxic to cats and can cause kidney failure within 72 hours. These lilies are commonly found in florist bouquets, so it is imperative to check for poisonous flowers before bringing bouquets into the household.

In most situations, symptoms of poisoning will develop within six to 12 hours of exposure. Early signs include vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy and dehydration. Symptoms worsen as kidney failure develops. Some cats will experience disorientation, staggering and seizures.

There is no effective antidote to counteract lily poisoning, so the sooner you can get your cat to the veterinarian, the better the chances of survival will be. If you see your cat licking or eating any part of an Easter lily, call your veterinarian or a pet poison helpline immediately. If left untreated, the chances of survival are low.

Easter grass
Also potentially harmful is the fake plastic "grass" that often accompanies Easter baskets. When your cat or dog ingests something stringy like this "grass," it can become anchored around the base of the tongue or stomach, rendering it unable to pass through the intestines. It can result in a linear foreign body and cause severe damage to the intestinal tract, often requiring expensive abdominal surgery.

Chocolate
While the occasional chocolate chip in one cookie may not be an issue, certain types of chocolate are very toxic to dogs. In general, the darker and more bitter the chocolate, the greater the danger. Baker’s chocolate and dark chocolate pose the biggest problem. The chemical toxicity is due to methylxanthines (a relative of caffeine) and results in vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, an abnormal heart rhythm, seizures, and possibly death. Other sources include chewable chocolate flavored multi-vitamins, baked goods, or chocolate-covered espresso beans. If you suspect that your dog ate chocolate, call your veterinarian.

Plastic eggs
Dogs may find plastic Easter eggs remarkably similar to balls, but, if eaten, the sharp pieces of plastic can cause GI issues.

Pennies (and coins)
If you (or the Easter bunny) leaves coin-filled eggs for little ones to find, please be aware that pennies, in particular, can be toxic if ingested. Pennies minted after 1982 contain zinc, which can be harmful if consumed. If your dog, cat, or bird ingests coins, please contact your veterinarian.

Over in Madras area and often have some adorable puppies and kittens needing homes as well as adults.
03/29/2024

Over in Madras area and often have some adorable puppies and kittens needing homes as well as adults.

01/20/2024
01/20/2024

For some light amusement (as we get over the ice and snow)

Best staff party yet!  Great crew and thank you to Lora Michele Dance Studio for an awesome event!  (We definitely recom...
12/09/2023

Best staff party yet! Great crew and thank you to Lora Michele Dance Studio for an awesome event! (We definitely recommend Loramicheledance.com)

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10/22/2023

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