Highland Veterinary Hospital

02/19/2025

Have you heard?! It’s National Whippet Day!

What better way to enjoy this beautiful breed than by admiring a pile of lounging Whippet puppies!

02/13/2025

Adopt a rescued rabbit month! Did you know that we have a fantastic rabbit rescue right here in Redmond?! Check out Ember's Bunny Rescue if you are interested in adopting one of these cute furry friends!

Looking for some bunny to love in February? It is the month of love after all, and this month is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month! If you're thinking about adopting a pet rabbit, here are a few important questions to take into consideration: https://bit.ly/3erbrxN

02/13/2025

A snowy day in Redmond! We are open as normal to serve our wonderful clients and their pets, and enjoying watching the snow fall outside. Drive safe if you have to brave the weather today!

02/05/2025

Did you hear?! It’s dental month! Ask us today about our special dental cleaning promotion for the month of February!

February is National Pet Dental Health Month. Regular dental care is a very important part of keeping your pet healthy.

Oral disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem affecting adult dogs and cats. Nearly 80% of all dogs and cats over the age of three have periodontal (gum) disease. Without prevention and treatment, this can lead to tooth decay, bleeding gums, tooth loss, and even damage to internal organs.

Check your pets for these symptoms of oral disease:
* Persistent bad breath
* Red, bleeding, swollen, receding or eroding gums
* Yellow-brown plaque or tartar on the teeth
* Loose, infected or missing teeth

Prevention and treatment options include:
* Dental cleanings by your veterinarian
* Brushing your pet's teeth regularly
* Feeding your pet a specially formulated food to combat tartar and plaque buildup

01/21/2025

Did you know that we recommend year round heartworm prevention for all of our canine patients? If your dog needs to get started on this broad spectrum internal parasite prevention, reach out to us today!

Why WORRY about HEARTWORMS? - Download as a PDF or view online for free

11/25/2024

We’re going into Thanksgiving week!

Please note that our office will be closed Thursday, November 28th through Sunday, December 1st. Business hours will resume as normal Monday, December 2nd.

If your pet requires a medication refill prior to our closure, please request any prescriptions no later than Tuesday the 26th to ensure our team will have time to fill your request.

During this closure, if your pet is having a medical emergency, please contact either the Veterinary Referal Center of Central Oregon, (541) 209-6960, or Bend Animal Emergency and Specialty Center, (541) 385-9110.

Have a wonderful holiday!

- Your team at Highland Veterinary Hospital

11/06/2024

November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Pets today have a better chance of being successfully treated for neoplasia and cancer than they did before, thanks to advances in early recognition, diagnosis, and treatment. And it all starts with regular check-ups with your veterinarian. Here are a few warning signs to know: http://bit.ly/2OenYrc

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween!! The clinic cats of Highland Veterinary are dressed and ready in their best costumes!

Have a wonderful and safe Halloween 🎃

Of course photogenic Kristoff stole the show with pictures today, with Sebastian and Hades making an appearance too 🐾

07/24/2024

Highland Veterinary Hospital is hiring!

We are looking for the perfect candidate to fill a full time veterinary assistant position. Our veterinary assistants are an essential part of our team, so we are looking for someone who has a caring attitude and is ready for a challenging and rewarding career in veterinary medicine! Experience is preferred but not required.

We are also hiring for a part time kennel technician position! This would be the perfect entry level position for a high school student or someone looking to get their feet wet in the veterinary medicine industry. No prior experience necessary.

To apply to either position or for more information, please email us at [email protected] (add “attention Sarah in the subject) or find our job listing on Indeed! Please submit both a resume and cover letter outlining your experience.

07/18/2024

Cute patient alert!! Check out this cute pup. Nova came to visit us for her first puppy visit and vaccines. Sweet as can be, and so brave for her visit! 🥰

07/18/2024

‼️There have been positive cases of rabies in our bat population here in Central Oregon! If you encounter any wildlife, pay attention to any odd behaviors they may be exhibiting, and avoid contact with bats. To keep your pets safest, make sure their rabies vaccines are up to date!

A sick bat found in southwest Bend last week has tested positive for rabies, and Deschutes County Public Health is encouraging residents to take necessary precautions to protect their families and pets from the viral disease.

Rabies is spread to humans and pets through a bite or scratch from an infected animal. While a post exposure vaccination is effective, the best way to avoid rabies is to take the following precautions:

• Avoid physical contact with bats – healthy, sick, alive, or dead. Be sure to keep children and pets away from bats.
• Do not hand feed or otherwise handle stray animals and wildlife.
• Vaccinate all dogs, cats and ferrets against rabies. This protects them and provides an immune barrier between humans and wild animals.

If you see a bat that is active during the day, is in an unusual location (like inside a home), or is flopping around on the ground and unable to fly, take children and pets to a safe location and call the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) at (541) 388-6363 or contact a local Wildlife Control Operator. https://bit.ly/3WpNBJ8

If a person or pet does come in physical contact with a bat or is bitten by an animal, promptly report it to Deschutes County Animal Control at (541) 693-6911 or Deschutes County Environmental Health at (541) 317-3114.

For more information about rabies, please review resources from the Oregon Health Authority https://bit.ly/3DAGmDU and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://bit.ly/2rMY3f3

06/25/2024

Did you know that we have rattlesnakes in central Oregon?! Bites from rattlesnakes can be fatal for our pets. We recommend active dogs that hike/camp or frequently go to areas where snakes may be receive the rattlesnake vaccination. Contact us for more information; it could save your dog’s life!

06/20/2024

🚨Important notice for upcoming hours 🚨

We will be out of the office from Thursday, July 4th through Sunday, July 7th to allow our staff and their families to enjoy the holiday weekend. We will resume regular business hours Monday, July 8th.

Please plan on having any prescriptions picked up prior to our closure. Appointments prior to our closure are filling quickly, so please reach out as soon as possible if your pet needs a visit.

During this closure, if your pet is having a medical emergency, please contact either the Veterinary Referal Center of Central Oregon, (541) 209-6960, or Bend Animal Emergency and Specialty Center, (541) 385-9110.

Have a wonderful holiday!

- Your Highland Veterinary team

06/06/2024

Check out these safe house plant options to add to your home!

06/06/2024

4th of July is less than a month away!! If your pet needs oral sedatives in preparation for fireworks, please reach out to us right away. Exams must be current for medications, so let us know if your pet needs to be seen so they can halve a calm 4th of July!

With the 4th of July a month away, be sure to reach out to your veterinarian soon if you think your pet may need help with anxiety or stress from fireworks. Here are some tips from Vet to help desensitize your dog to the sound of fireworks over the next few weeks.

06/05/2024

Does your dog like fruit? Check this out to ensure the sweet treats you may give your dog are the safe ones!

Just remember to peel the skin and remove the pits, seeds, and rinds! Share with a fellow dog parent.

05/21/2024

Memorial Day Weekend Hours!!

Our office will be CLOSED Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. Business hours will resume as normal on Tuesday the 28th. If your pet needs to be seen prior to the long holiday weekend, please contact us as soon as possible at 541-548-6114.

Have a safe Memorial Day Weekend!