Ash Creek Animal Clinic

01/01/2025

Our small animal services are closed today for New Years. We will reopen Thursday , 1/2, at 8 am. If your pet needs medical attention during this time, please contact an emergency or urgent care clinic.
Rivers Edge Pet Medical Center (Albany) 541-924-1700
Salem Veterinary Emergency Clinic 503-588-8082
Willamette Veterinary Hospital (Corvallis) 541-753-2223
WilVet Salem 503-741-8858

12/25/2024

December 24, 2024 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) Image This information is updated as events warrant.Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a disease that is highly contagious and often deadly in poultry, caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5) and A (H7) viruses; it is als...

12/24/2024

Our large animal services are available on an EMERGENCY basis Tuesday and Wednesday during Christmas. Call 503-838-2268 for LARGE ANIMALS ONLY and leave a message. Our Veterinarian will return your call as soon they are available.

12/24/2024

Our small animal services are closed 12/24 - 12/25 for Christmas. We will reopen Thursday , 12/26, at 8 am. If your pet needs medical attention during this time, please contact an emergency or urgent care clinic.
Rivers Edge Pet Medical Center (Albany) 541-924-1700
Salem Veterinary Emergency Clinic 503-588-8082
Willamette Veterinary Hospital (Corvallis) 541-753-2223
WilVet Salem 503-741-8858

12/07/2024

WINTER PET CARE TIPS
Health & Safety from the OVMA

Keep your pets safe and warm this winter with these helpful tips.

Shelter
Pets should sleep indoors. That being said, dogs and cats that do sleep outdoors must have a snug, dry, draft-free place to sleep. The floor of the shelter should be raised off the ground to keep cold and moisture away from your pet. Ideally, the shelter should be heated, insulated, and have a door to keep the elements out. During extreme weather, pets should stay inside. If your pet is shivering and refuses to play, the animal is too cold and should come inside.

Diet & Water
A high quality food with adequate protein and extra fat is required for animals that spend time in the cold. Your veterinarian may also recommend a vitamin supplement. Remember that water may freeze outdoors. Provide fresh, warm water in a large, deep, plastic bowl throughout the day.

Paws


If snow and ice clumps form on your dog's paws, be sure to wipe between each toe with a warm, wet cloth. Deicing salt can cause paws to dry and crack. Soak or wash your dog's paws in warm water and dry them thoroughly after walks in areas where salt has been used.

Exercise
When walking smaller and older dogs, protect them with sweaters, and do not stay outside longer than necessary.

Antifreeze Danger
Antifreeze is toxic to your pet's kidneys and, if ingested, can have deadly consequences. The ethylene glycol in antifreeze is sweet tasting and appealing to cats and dogs. As little as one-half teaspoon can be toxic to a cat and just a quarter cup can kill a medium-size dog. Cats can lick enough off their paws to cause a fatal reaction.

Do not leave antifreeze unattended or allow it to spill onto the garage floor or into the street. Consider using nontoxic antifreeze with a bittering agent to discourage pet consumption. If you see your pet drinking any amount of antifreeze, take it to a veterinarian immediately. The sooner treatment is started, the better for your pet.

Car Motors
Car motors are of particular danger to cats who sleep outside. Cats seek the warmth of car motors, and they can be severely injured or killed when caught in the fan belt of a car's engine. Make it a habit to check under the hood for animals and honk your horn before starting your car.

Updated: December 27, 2021

https://www.oregonvma.org/care-health/companion-animals/health-safety/winter-pet-care-tips

12/06/2024

WINTER EQUINE CARE TIPS
Health & Safety from the OVMA

Horses need extra attention during the cold and wet winter months. By following these helpful tips you can help keep your horse healthy all winter – and all year round.

Shelter
Horses need protection from the winter snow, wind, and rain. Provide shelter in the form of a barn or run shed. Shelter floors should be raised so that horses have a dry spot to stand.

A horse that has a normal winter hair coat does not need to be blanketed, unless the horse lives in an open paddock with no access to a shed and no trees or buildings to provide windbreak. If you choose to provide a blanket, you will want to remove and clean it periodically to limit fungus growth.

Water
Fresh water is a necessity. Horses can colic without continuous access to fresh water. If you use an unheated water source or an automatic waterer, check for and break any ice at least twice per day. You may wish to use a heated pasture water tank to provide warm water and ensure that your horse gets enough liquids. This is especially important for older horses.

Feed
Horses need extra feed in the winter in order to help them maintain body temperature in the cold. Consult your veterinarian about what is best to feed your horse. If your horse is older, a senior feed might be an appropriate choice.

Hooves
Wet pastures can lead to problems for horses’ hooves. Thrush and foot abscesses are common equine foot problems caused by bacteria and moisture and can affect horses that stand continuously on soggy ground. With long exposure to wet ground, hooves can even deteriorate, which can lead to lameness.

Prevention is best; clean mud from your horse's hooves daily and consider applying a thrush medication once or twice per day. A few hours on "dry land" each day or a night in a dry stall can help prevent foot – and other – problems.

Skin
Keep your horse's skin healthy by vigorously currying its body daily. Keep your horses, the stalls and all related equipment clean and dry to help avoid seasonal skin disorders, which can include rainrot, scratches or greasy heel, and ringworm.

Contact your veterinarian for additional winter horse care tips.

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Updated: January 16, 2018
https://www.oregonvma.org/care-health/equine-and-livestock/health-safety/winter-equine-care-tips

11/28/2024

Our large animal services are available on an EMERGENCY basis Thursday through Sunday during the Thanksgiving weekend. Call 503-838-2268 for LARGE ANIMALS ONLY and leave a message. Our Veterinarian will return your call as soon they are available.

11/28/2024

Our small animal services are closed 11/28 - 12/1 for Thanksgiving. We will reopen Monday, 12/2, at 8 am. If your pet needs medical attention during this time, please contact an emergency or urgent care clinic.
Rivers Edge Pet Medical Center (Albany) 541-924-1700
Salem Veterinary Emergency Clinic 503-588-8082
Willamette Veterinary Hospital (Corvallis) 541-753-2223
WilVet Salem 503-741-8858

11/04/2024

There have been recent developments in the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) within Oregon. For more information, please see the ODA news release or the USDA announcement linked below.

Reporting Information:
Death or illness among domestic birds should be reported immediately to Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA). Please report by calling 503-986-4711.

To report the death of wild birds, please contact the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW). Please do not collect or handle the birds; instead, call 1-866-968-2600 or email [email protected]

ODA News Release: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/federal-state-veterinary-agencies-share-update-hpai-detections-oregon

USDA Announcement: https://odanews.wpengine.com/detections-of-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-in-backyard-livestock/

09/18/2024

Our phones are down . Please, be patient while we address the issue.

08/30/2024

We will be closed including our large animal services Monday, September 2nd, for Labor Day. We will re-open at 8 am on Tuesday.
If your pet needs medical attention during this time contact:
Rivers Edge Pet Medical Center (Albany) 541-924-1700
Willamette Veterinary Clinic (Corvallis) 541-753-2223
Salem Veterinary Emergency Clinic 503-588-8082
WilVet Salem 503-741-8858

08/26/2024

08/23/2024

Some of you may have a noticed a new face working with your pets this last month. Welcome to our newest veterinarian, Dr. Kristi Pedersen. She is a recent graduate from OSU and will be joining Dr. Johnathan Archer in seeing small and large animals. Dr. Pedersen has a special interest in nutrition, equine dentistry, and small animal preventative care. Outside of work she enjoys reading, gardening, hiking, and trail riding with her horse and dogs.

07/02/2024

It's almost the 4th of July! Make sure your pet has ID (collar tag and/or microchip) in case they do get lost. And please check in with your veterinarian as soon as possible if you think your pet may need anxiety support for the upcoming holiday. 🎆

07/01/2024

Our large animal service are unavailable for the next two weeks as the doctor is out of the office.

07/01/2024

We have limited availability for appointments this week due to the holiday and multiple doctors out of the office. Our next three weeks will be primarily used for urgent care due to the shortage of doctors we have.
Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated.

06/20/2024

Happy first day of summer! ☀️

Remember, pets need extra attention during the hotter months to avoid heat-induced illness and injury. Over the next few weeks, keep an eye out for FAQ videos from us for specific tips!

06/13/2024

Summer's here, and so is the return of foxtails! 🌾☀️

While they may seem harmless, these little troublemakers are barbed and can cause big problems for your if they latch on or get ingested. Learn how to protect your pet with our helpful graphic. 🦊