Fern Hill Veterinary Care

Fern Hill Veterinary Care We are an independent, women owned, highly experienced veterinary team. Come see why we are special!

Some more of “behind the scenes at Fern Hill”. Anyone who works in veterinary medicine knows sometimes you have to be in...
02/20/2025

Some more of “behind the scenes at Fern Hill”. Anyone who works in veterinary medicine knows sometimes you have to be in weird positions in order to provide care to a pet…however I don’t think most of us could pull this off! 😂🤸‍♀️

Fern Hill Vet will be OPEN Monday for Presidents’ Day, and we’ll be donating 10% of our revenue that day to in honor of...
02/17/2025

Fern Hill Vet will be OPEN Monday for Presidents’ Day, and we’ll be donating 10% of our revenue that day to in honor of the holiday. 🇺🇸

Rusty is lost in the Happy Valley area. Last seen on Misty Drive and Blackstone Avenue. Has on a blue collar, leash and ...
02/15/2025

Rusty is lost in the Happy Valley area. Last seen on Misty Drive and Blackstone Avenue. Has on a blue collar, leash and harness. No microchip but a QR code on collar with owner information.
Rusty is very anxious so please do not approach him if you see him. Report any sightings to his owners at 971-235-4389
Please share so we can help get Rusty back home!

Hello snow! As of now we do not have any changes in hours of operation, but please check our website or call the clinic ...
02/13/2025

Hello snow! As of now we do not have any changes in hours of operation, but please check our website or call the clinic for current updates! Stay safe and warm out there! ☃️

N is for nasal pharyngeal polyps. These polyps are benign growths that can be found in a cat’s ear, throat, and above th...
02/12/2025

N is for nasal pharyngeal polyps. These polyps are benign growths that can be found in a cat’s ear, throat, and above the soft palate. These polyps are the most common mass found in the ear canals of cats, and are typically found in younger felines, but can be seen in all ages.
There is no known cause for nasopharyngeal polyps, but can be found in cats that have inflammatory conditions such as chronic ear infections or feline calicivirus.
Side effects from these polyps may include snoring, sneezing, wheezing, head shaking and head tilting. If a throat polyp is large, it may also cause difficulty swallowing, which will effect the cats appetite.
Imaging like radiographs, CT, and MRI’s of the skull are sometimes used to confirm locations of these growths, however depending on location they can be seen on a routine physical or sedated exam by a doctor. A biopsy of the tissue is the only definitive way to diagnose the mass as a polyp. Treatment for polyps is surgical removal- sometimes just with traction while under anesthesia. Studies show that there is a 15-50% chance of recurrence.

This is Gingers version of a stink eye 😒 she was not very amused after receiving her subcutaneous fluids and nausea medi...
02/11/2025

This is Gingers version of a stink eye 😒 she was not very amused after receiving her subcutaneous fluids and nausea medication, but soon returned to her happy, silly self, and gave a couple kisses before leaving the clinic 😘

Olaf enjoyed his post-surgery snack so much he decided to keep the bowl very close hoping more food would appear 😂🥰🥰🥰 ...
02/10/2025

Olaf enjoyed his post-surgery snack so much he decided to keep the bowl very close hoping more food would appear 😂🥰🥰🥰

There is something that doesn’t belong here 🤔🤔 anyone know what it is?
02/07/2025

There is something that doesn’t belong here 🤔🤔 anyone know what it is?

Cedar has been the best boy for his bandage changes! He is such a handsome man 😍😍
02/06/2025

Cedar has been the best boy for his bandage changes! He is such a handsome man 😍😍

This was taken the moment Rocky figured out what n-e-u-t-e-r spelt 😳🐱😻
01/29/2025

This was taken the moment Rocky figured out what n-e-u-t-e-r spelt 😳🐱😻

Cedar and Bella, the sweetest of sisters, snuggling after their spay procedures 💕🐱💕
01/29/2025

Cedar and Bella, the sweetest of sisters, snuggling after their spay procedures 💕🐱💕

M is for megaesophagus. The esophagus is what connects the throat to the stomach. In a typical esophagus, neurologic ref...
01/23/2025

M is for megaesophagus. The esophagus is what connects the throat to the stomach. In a typical esophagus, neurologic reflex causes muscle contraction and relaxation in order for food to be transported to the stomach, while other reflexes close off the airway to the lungs to avoid inhalation of what is consumed. Megaesophagus occurs when there is disease to the tissue or nerves effecting the esophagus, which causes the loss of ability to properly transport food. The esophagus will lose tone and dilates, and reflexes protecting the airway to the lungs is disrupted, which can lead to aspiration and pneumonia. The most common side effect of megaesophagus is regurgitation of whatever is consumed. Regurgitation is a passive process. It occurs without warning or action from your pet, when compared to vomiting, where you notice gagging, heaving, or retching prior to expelling any stomach contents. Megaesophagus may be congenital, where a pet is born with it, or can become acquired secondary to another disease process. Some of those include Myasthenia Gravis (a neurological disease), esophageal stricture or obstruction, and even Addison’s disease.
Megaesophagus is most often diagnosed through radiograph imaging. After the diagnosis, it is then recommended to investigate if there is a primary disease or condition causing this to occur, and hopefully with treatment of that disease it can eliminate the effects to the esophagus.
Unfortunately megaesophagus can be a lifelong condition, which can lead to additional medical issues.Due to the high risk of aspiration with megaesophagus, patients with this condition have a higher chance of having aspiration pneumonia, and it is important to watch for any coughing, nasal discharge, and loss of appetite.

Behind the scenes at Fern Hill Veterinary Care- Dr. Pip Zambelli checking on his hospitalized patient 🩺👨‍⚕️ ...
01/22/2025

Behind the scenes at Fern Hill Veterinary Care- Dr. Pip Zambelli checking on his hospitalized patient 🩺👨‍⚕️

When you leave the house to get “a kitty”… everyone meet Kitty 🐱🐾
01/21/2025

When you leave the house to get “a kitty”… everyone meet Kitty 🐱🐾

Holiday party at ! We all had so much fun, and it is always great spending time with your teammates and their families ...
01/16/2025

Holiday party at ! We all had so much fun, and it is always great spending time with your teammates and their families outside of work! ❤️

L is for leptospirosis! Leptospirosis, most commonly shortened to Lepto, is a bacteria most commonly transferred through...
01/14/2025

L is for leptospirosis! Leptospirosis, most commonly shortened to Lepto, is a bacteria most commonly transferred through the urine of wildlife, and is contagious to many animals including humans and dogs! There are over 250 strains of Lepto, and 10 of them are known to affect our pets. This bacteria likes to live in slow-moving water, and even after the water is gone, the ground below remains contaminated for many months after exposure. Infection can occur when consuming contaminated matter, as well as something as minor as walking through contamination with a raw spot of skin on the bottom of a foot. Infection quickly spreads through the blood stream, and within a week of exposure can cause fever, bruising, bleeding, and tissue edema. Within two weeks of exposure it usually targets the kidneys, potentially leading to total kidney failure. Certain strains of Lepto may also target the liver or lungs. Chronic illness from Lepto infection can also create long-term inflammation to the eyes.
Lepto can be tricky, lengthy, and expensive to definitively diagnose. It is often fatal if not successfully caught and treated early.
Lepto can be spread to humans if they come in contact with urine from an infected animal (although this uncommon), or can be picked up from the environment the same way dogs become infected.
A common myth is that Lepto is a rural disease- unfortunately it is becoming more prevalent in urban areas, with rodents being the main source of infection. Annual Leptospirosis vaccines, as of 2023, are now recommended core vaccines, (like Rabies and Parvovirus) by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Let us know if you’d like to get your dog vaccinated for Lepto!

Comment below what you think Stash is thinking about in this photo 🤔😛
01/13/2025

Comment below what you think Stash is thinking about in this photo 🤔😛

Never too early for a little spring cleaning! 🧹🧽 Shout out to Jenna and Erin for doing an amazing job deep cleaning in t...
01/10/2025

Never too early for a little spring cleaning! 🧹🧽 Shout out to Jenna and Erin for doing an amazing job deep cleaning in their down time!

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12930 SE 162nd Avenue
Happy Valley, OR
97086

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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+15038217070

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We were so honored to have KOIN News reach out to us wanting to feature our woman owned private practice! Our very own Dr. Alicia Zambelli, and of course her dog Pip, got the chance to shout out our amazing practice and team!

Fern Hill Vet Care is TWO!! Thank you ALL so much- we couldn’t be here without you! 🥰❤️🐶🐈‍⬛

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