Pioneer Animal Hospital

12/09/2024

Risks can increase during summer, early fall and periods of high rainfall. Talk to one of our caring veterinarians to find out more about protecting your dog from this contagious disease.

12/05/2024

There are few greater joys in life than watching your senior pet age gracefully, but sometimes the uncertainty of the aging process can be scary. Senior dogs and cats require special care and monitoring, but knowing what signs of illness to look for in your senior pet can help give you peace of mind. We are here to help. Schedule your senior pet's appointment at Pioneer Animal Hospital.

12/02/2024

This lil pup just needed a lil extra attention and warmth 💝

12/01/2024

🌍 Pioneer Animal Hospital is committed to making an impact beyond our clinic walls. This World Rabies Day, we proudly announce our partnership with Rabies Free Africa to save lives and eliminate rabies by 2030.

💉 Beginning on December 1, 2024, one dollar for every rabies vaccine administered in our clinic will be donated to support vaccination efforts in Africa

Did you know? 🦠 60,000 lives are lost each year to rabies

🌍 99% of rabies cases occur in Africa and Asia

👧 Half of all victims are children under 16

Every rabies vaccine matters—not only for your pet's health but also for the global effort to eradicate rabies. Join us in the fight to by vaccinating your pets and spreading awareness.

Make sure your pet’s vaccine is up to date by calling us at +1 503-657-3171 and learn more at pahcares.com/rabies-free-africa.

11/28/2024

Pioneer Animal Hospital will be closed THURSDAY NOV 28TH.
If your pet is experiencing is an emergency please contact one of the following:
Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Tualatin
503-691-7922
Cascade Veterinary Referral Center
503-684-1800
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital
503-228-7281
Blue Pearl Emergency Pet Hospital
​503-501-2375
Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency
503-489-9535

11/27/2024

Winter Holiday Pet Poison Tips
The holidays are stressful enough without having to worry about a potentially poisoned pet. Below is a list of holiday-related decorations, plants and food items that the veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline® recommend keeping away from pets.

11/22/2024

WARNING!!! Double Cuteness overload 🥰

11/21/2024

HOW TO HAVE A PET SAFE THANKSGIVING!
Here is a simple graphic to keep on your phone or print and post at home.

11/20/2024

Itchy in the morning, itchy at night, itchy in the heat, itchy in the cold, spring, summer, fall and winter... If your canine friends itchy itchy is making you crazy just imagine how they are feeling! Dogs get allergies just like people do. Food allergies, and environmental allergies and seasonal allergies, such as pollen, dust, feathers, grass, animal dander, grain, and flea saliva can cause a host of symptoms in dogs that often include dry skin. If left untreated, these allergies can result in a skin condition called atopic dermatitis, which causes dry skin, itching, redness, and inflammation and can also lead to secondary skin infections.
Our doctors are here to help! Schedule you pet's appointment now.

11/19/2024

Holiday Safety Tips for Cat Owners

During times of celebration, friends and family often gather in our homes. At these times, it is easy to overlook potential hazards to your cat's health and safety. Check out the handout below to keep your feline friends safe this season.

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09/30/2024

Vaccines protect pets from a range of diseases that can be fatal or cause serious health problems. For example, dogs can contract diseases such as parvo, distemper and rabies, while cats can contract diseases such as feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus. These diseases can be easily prevented with vaccines, but if left untreated, can lead to serious health complications and even death.

09/19/2024

We often receive questions about first aid items to have on hand. Our friends at Pet Poison Helpline share this amazing resource.

It is important to have a pet poison first aid kit in case your pet gets poisoned. Read Pet Poison Helpline®'s recommendations for a poison first aid kit.

09/17/2024

Oh loving that laser therapy!
Laser therapy is painless, as you can see, stimulates targeted cells and promotes healing. Used to promote wound healing and post surgical pain relief and to treat arthritis, inflammation, skin conditions and infections, fractures, sprains, strains.

09/16/2024

While rabies remains a deadly threat to humans, with the WHO estimating almost 60,000 people die per year from rabies, declining vaccination rates in pets could have disastrous public health results. Sadly, thanks to misinformation, the new BU study concluded 37% of dog owners now believe these vaccines could cause autism in their dogs. There is, however, no evidence to support this claim.

09/06/2024

Vaccines for pets are critically important for many reasons. They’re essential to maintain the health and well-being of domesticated animals and to prevent the spread of diseases to humans. In recent years there has been a decline in vaccination rates and trust by pet owners, especially those who own dogs.

The growing vaccine hesitancy in recent years is in no small part due to misinformation and disinformation about human vaccinations during the Covid-19 pandemic. The hesitancy and misinformation is spilling over to pet owners, who are delaying or refusing vaccines for their animals. This poses major public health concerns for humans and canines alike given that 45% of U.S. households own a dog and some diseases that affect dogs, called zoonotic diseases, can also affect humans.

This will begin our community education series regarding vaccines and zoonotic diseases. We love our patients, clients and community. It is devastating for all involved to witness suffering for preventable diseases.

09/04/2024

Accepting new patients, same day appointments, urgent care. Monday and Friday 8am-5pm. Tues, Weds and Thurs 8am-7pm.

Pioneer Animal Hospital (PAH) provides quality veterinary care for dogs and cats in Oregon City, OR and the surrounding communities. Our hospital boasts superb veterinarians and caring support staff that are dedicated to our patients, clients, and community.

08/30/2024

Pioneer Animal Hospital will be closed Saturday Aug 31st, Sunday Sept 1st and Monday Sept 2nd, 2024 for the Labor Day Holiday Day Holiday.
If your pet is experiencing is an emergency please contact one of the following:
Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Tualatin
503-691-7922
Cascade Veterinary Referral Center
503-684-1800
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital
503-228-7281
Blue Pearl Emergency Pet Hospital
​503-501-2375
Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency
503-489-9535

08/26/2024

Have you met Dr Kuehl?

Dr Kuehl (bet you want to pronounce it COOL – but surprise- her last name is pronounced KEEL) is an Oregon native that finally returned home!

She is a graduate of Kansas State University College of veterinary Medicine (just like Dr Leichner) and she is excited to be working back in her home state.

Dr Kuehl enjoys all facets of veterinary medicine including dentistry, surgery, internal medicine and preventative medicine. She is excited to work with our wonderful rescue partners, working dogs and police dogs that we regularly see.

Dr Kuehl likes to spend her free time traveling the globe with her husband and family. Her most recent trip was to SE Asia and Thailand!

We are thankful for Dr Kuehl’s wonderful calm demeanor with patients, her ability to decipher tough medical cases so her clients can understand, and her collaboration with her colleagues here at PAH.

Schedule your pet’s visit today.

Schedule a Pioneer Animal Hospital appointment with our dedicated veterinarians and staff. Call us at (503) 657-3171 or request a vet appointment online today for your dog, cat, or pocket pet.