Lake Grove Veterinary Clinic

06/12/2024

Dear friends,

As of 6/24, Dr. Schram and the Lake Grove Veterinary Clinic team will be transitioning to Tigard Animal Hospital, located just a few miles away. We’re excited about this opportunity to grow our team and expand our offerings while partnering with a like-minded team of veterinary professionals. Services will no longer be offered at our Lake Grove Vet Clinic location after 6/21.

We are honored and grateful to have been entrusted with your pet’s care and hope to continue serving you at our new home in Tigard or at one of the recommended nearby locations.

To ensure your transition is a smooth one, Tigard Animal Hospital is offering a FREE first exam to establish care for all Lake Grove Veterinary Clinic clients. Book online here: https://www.tigardanimalhospital.com/online-appointment.

If you prefer a closer location, we’ve found some partners that are also extending first exam discounts for our clients. Please give us a call at (503) 636-5681 to request your pet’s records.

Thank you for partnering with us in your pet’s care!

06/08/2024

Happy National Best Friends Day!

Today, we celebrate the unbreakable bond between pets and parents. We cherish every wag, purr, and cuddle shared. 🐾❤️

Share a photo of your BFF in the comments below!

06/06/2024

Life is better with a loyal, furry friend by your side. Like if you agree! 🐾❤️

Happy Pet Appreciation Week! Join us in celebrating by sharing a photo of your pet in the comments!

06/01/2024

Kicking off the new month celebrating the best way possible – hugging our fluffy feline friends. 🐾❤️

It’s and we want to thank all of our lovely pet parents that have made their home a forever home to their cats.

Do you have an adoption story? We’d love to hear it in the comments below!

05/30/2024

With summer festivities kicking off, we want to remind you about the symptoms of heatstroke and prevention tips:

-Never leave your pet unattended in a car
-When hot/humid, keep your pet’s time outdoors limited ​
-Keep your pet hydrated​
-Ensure your pet has ventilation and a cool environment​
-Dogs with short noses are at higher risk due to their condensed facial anatomy and restricted ability to cool themselves​
-If any signs of heat stroke appear, contact our team immediately. ​

Please help us spread awareness by tagging your pet parent friends in the comments and share this post!

05/25/2024

As we kick off Memorial Day weekend, we wanted to share some pet safety tips to remember! Please share this post to spread awareness.

-Keep alcohol and table scraps away from your pet​
-Never leave your pet unsupervised around bodies of water
-Keep your pet hydrated​
-Limit time in the sun and heat ​
-Keep your pet away from fireworks​
-Make sure your pet has an ID tag or is microchipped​

05/16/2024

🤧 Uh oh, you might not be the only one in your house dealing with allergies!

Pets may be susceptible to seasonal and environmental allergies. Thankfully, there are several treatment options available.

Common symptoms our patients exhibit include excessive itching, red/inflamed skin, as well as recurring ear infections.

If you think your pet may be dealing with allergies, give us a call!

05/11/2024

Dog moms, cat moms, human moms, and more –thank you for all that you do. Where would we be without you?!

Join us in celebrating Mother’s Day this weekend by giving some special moms a shoutout in the comments below! 💛

05/09/2024

Is your pet scooting or licking their rear? It could be their a**l glands.

A**l glands are located on the rear of dogs and cats. The glands produce an oily, fishy-smelling fluid that helps with scent marking. Sometimes these glands can get impacted or infected.

Soft, consistent stool, as well as allergies, are common causes of irritation. If your pet is scooting, licking excessively, or showing signs of discomfort around their rear end, contact us! We will help to identify the cause and determine the best course of treatment.

05/04/2024

“Strike me down and I will become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.” – Obi-Wan Kenobi

Happy May the Fourth! Is your pet a Jedi or a Sith?

05/02/2024

Today marks a very special day fur our very special patients. 💙​

Specially-abled Pets Day sheds light on the exceptional companions with unique needs. If you have a specially-abled pet, or know someone who does, tell us about them in the comments below!

04/27/2024

Today is World Veterinary Day! 🩺🐾​

Veterinarians are an integral part of a pet’s well-being – and we can’t thank our team enough for their commitment and dedication to our community’s animals.

Join us in thanking our vets in the comments below!​

04/25/2024

With tomorrow being Hairball Awareness Day, we wanted to remind our cat parents about the importance of preventing hairballs.

Accumulated from excessive grooming, hairballs can build in your cat’s digestive system and either get coughed up or in some cases, need surgical removal.
If your cat is excessively vomiting, lethargic, loses their appetite, or has diarrhea or constipation, these may be signs of a blockage and you should contact our team immediately.

Share this post to help spread awareness!

04/20/2024

April is – and with instances on the rise – we are sharing what you need to know as a pet owner!

Heartworms are life-threatening parasites, transmitted by mosquitoes, that can live in your pet’s system and can lead to heart failure, liver damage, or worse. Heartworm disease is 100% preventable. Annual testing and year-round prevention can provide a lifetime of protection.

If your pet is due for their annual heartworm test or needs a refill on prevention, contact us today! For more info on heartworms, click here: https://bit.ly/3Tpuo7L

➡️ Help us spread awareness by sharing this post!

04/18/2024

🤧 Just like humans, pets can experience the troubles that allergy season can bring. Common symptoms of allergies in pets include:

-Excessive scratching and biting their skin ​
-Red, inflamed, or infected skin ​
-Paw licking ​
-Excessive shedding ​
-Inflamed, itchy ears

If your pet exhibits any of the mentioned symptoms, contact us today! We can rule out any underlying conditions, address allergies, and discuss our available treatment options.

04/13/2024

Did you know tick exposure can occur year-round, but are most active during warmer months?

Ticks can carry many diseases, such as Lyme disease, which can lead to many health complications. It's important to remain as vigilant and preventive as possible!​
To find out if Lyme disease is a concern in your area, view the Companion Animal Parasite Council map: https://bit.ly/4aejw3o

To discuss tick preventives, please reach out to our team.

🙅 Help remind other pet parents of the importance of tick prevention by sharing this post!

04/11/2024

Take Spring cleaning to a new level and come have one of our wonderful technicians freshen up your pet. Mention you saw this here for special pricing in April.

04/11/2024

It’s one of the best days of the year – National Pet Day! That’s every day as a pet parent, right? 😊​🐾

Comment below photos or videos of your pets – we want to see them all! ​

04/06/2024

Did you know dental disease can cause significant, chronic pain in pets? This is one of the many reasons maintaining your pet’s dental health is vital to their overall well-being.

Brushing your pet’s teeth daily is a great way to practice good oral health. Along with the many flavored toothpastes that are out there, we can also recommend effective rinses, treats, and chews that help keep your pet’s smile healthy and as pain-free as can be!

Share this post to help remind your pet parent friends to brush their pet’s teeth!

04/04/2024

April marks National Canine Fitness Month – the pawfect reminder that keeping your pet active helps reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and other ailments.​ Not only are there health benefits to your pet staying active, but it is a great opportunity to bond with them!

What are some things you and your pet do to stay active?

03/30/2024

Tomorrow is Easter Sunday! How are you and your fuzzy best friend celebrating? Tell us in the comments below! ⤵️

03/28/2024

As we hop into Easter weekend, we wanted to send out a reminder that the following items should stay out of your pet’s reach:

•Chocolate ​
•Candy (including sugar-free)​
•Plastic eggs ​
•Easter Lilies ​
•Table scraps (pork roast, ham, or other fatty foods) ​

To help promote safety for our neighborhood pets, please share this post. ​🐰
Have a happy and safe Easter!

03/23/2024

Paws what you are doing – it’s National Puppy Day!

Puppies bring so much happiness and warmth to our lives. We have the pleasure of cuddling them often at our clinic, and we’d love it if you would join us in celebrating them today by sharing a photo of your pup in the comments below! 💙

03/21/2024

Creepy crawlers – there is nothing good about them! ❌

Fleas and ticks are parasites that live on humans and pets. Not only are they uncomfortable, but they can carry diseases that can affect your pet’s health.

We offer a variety of preventive methods that are highly effective. Contact us to learn about our options that are best suited for your pet! To help remind your pet parent friends to stay aware of fleas and ticks – share this post.

03/16/2024

Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day – are you feline lucky?

We anticipate many festivities – so we wanted to send a friendly reminder to keep alcohol out of your pet’s reach. If ingested, pets can experience seizures and respiratory failure.​

Share this post to not only help promote safety, but to spread some good ol’ Irish luck! 🍀​

03/14/2024

This week is Pet Poison Prevention Week. Awareness is key – and helping to keep your pet safe and out of harm’s way is our shared prerogative!

If an emergency occurs, please contact us immediately or call the Pet Poison Helpline at 800-213-6680. ​

To help promote a safe environment, we’ve included a resource that you can print and keep in your household. Download and print from here: https://bit.ly/3Y3Lnwx

Share this post to help promote awareness and to possibly help save a pet’s life.

03/09/2024

our previous post, dental disease can impact your pet’s kidneys, but it’s also preventable! Here are our top tips to help prevent dental disease and promote overall wellness for your pet:

-Brush their teeth daily with pet toothpaste
-Ask us about dental care products (oral rinses, wipes, dental chews, etc.)
-Attend annual dental exams to identify any early signs of disease
-Professional teeth cleanings should be performed at least annually

For more on dental disease prevention, see here: https://bit.ly/49Uf21L

03/07/2024

Just like humans, pets can experience kidney impairment and even disease. However, with early diagnosis and intervention, many pets can live a normal, happy life.

With March being , we wanted to highlight signs of kidney disease and preventive methods.

To help spread knowledge and awareness on kidney health – share this post!

03/06/2024

03/02/2024

Today is International Cat Rescue Day! Rescuing a feline companion can be an incredibly rewarding experience. 🐾🤍

Here is how you can help celebrate :
1. Share this post to help spread awareness on behalf of the cats waiting for a loving home
2. Who rescued who? If you have a rescue cat, share their story in the comments!