Willow says, "let me out, Peasants"! 👑
How to trim your dog's nails 💅🏼
We are updating our client education videos! This is a demonstration on how to trim your dog's nails and how to visualize their quick.
To start with, you should have nail trimmers and quick stop, which is a powder that stops the bleeding if you do happen to hit their blood vessel. If you don't have any on hand, cornstarch is a good alternative.
When you trim, you want to make nail "confetti", meaning you trim tiny portions at a time so you can visualize the quick and not trim too much. You should see a black or pink circle start to appear and that is where you should stop trimming.
The more you trim their nails the more the quicks will recede and stay short.
Yes, we realize that not every dog will be as easy to handle as Tate is, but this is more of a video showing how to trim the nails, not restrain for nail trims. Keep an eye out for another potential video showing how to restrain a more wiggly dog.
To watch this video and others in the future, visit our website and under the ‘resources’ tab, click on ‘client education’.
Wheeeeere the heeeeck is mom? 🎶
Slight distraction…Zoom…BAM! 👊
Live photos are the absolute best for pets that are especially wiggly. We love them because you either get the perfect photo within the chaos or you get an absolutely adorable video. Geode is such a sweet boy and he was happy to test this theory out for us! 📸🎥 #funfriday
Do not disturb the cuteness… 🥱
We love live photos! Here’s a snippet of Naiya playing hide and seek with little peanut. 😍🥜
You say “Jump”, Pumba says “How high”? 🦘 #jumpingwithjoy
Pheobe is a pretty 🐾-itive gal 😜
Not only do we all love our new outdoor dog run, but so do our patients. Little Nova took her time outside to show us her bouncing skills! #fourcornersveterinaryclinic #dogrun #puppyplay #happypuppy #veterinarymedicine #lovemyjob
“5 more minutes, mom” -Pheobe 😴
Welcome to Four Corners Atlas, we can’t wait to see you again for some more kisses! 💋
Can you spot the slight limp? Calypso was brought in by Wiggly Tails Dog Rescue because the foster luckily noticed it. After a couple radiographs we uncovered she actually had a fractured pelvis! Who would've known?
These checklists help us identify your pet's activities and behaviors that might be signs of chronic pain, osteoarthritis (OA), or even an unknown injury.
Canines in Pain:https://fourcornersvetclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Canines-in-Pain-Checklist42.pdf
Felines in Pain:https://fourcornersvetclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Felines-in-Pain-Checklist92.pdf
If you notice any signs of pain, do not hesitate to call our front office at (541)688-5521 to get scheduled for an appointment.
Did you know Heartworm disease is on the rise in the Northwest? Portland is in the top 10 cities with the highest percentage increase in heartworm disease. If your dog gets heartworm disease, it can lead to heart failure, organ failure and eventually death, but luckily it is preventable.
This is a heartworm we found in one of our patients recently and we are seeing a rise in cases coming in the clinic. Heartworm disease isn't as prominent in Oregon, but that doesn't mean it's non-existent.
Some symptoms to look for include:
1. Persistent cough
2. Lethargy
3. Weight loss
If you notice any of these symptoms do not hesitate to call our office at (541)688-5521 to schedule an exam.
Zippy from Loved Again Pets was happy to pose for his radiographs in exchange for belly rubs! 🩻
Although Ellie wasn’t feeling the greatest, she did a good job of hiding it! This is why paying attention to your pet and his/her signs of pain are super important.
Check out these resources from our website to see if your pet is in any pain.
Canine in pain checklist:https://fourcornersvetclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Canines-in-Pain-Checklist42.pdf
Feline in pain checklist:https://fourcornersvetclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Felines-in-Pain-Checklist92.pdf
It's Itchy Pet Awareness Month! Know what signs to look for that may help your pet be more comfortable this summer!
Check out this sneaky guy!
Olympic Trials are just around the corner.....maybe they should consider this event!