Rimrock Veterinary Clinic

11/24/2022

We will be closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving so the staff can enjoy there family.
Back in the office Friday at 8 am.

07/06/2022

Please be aware of the cheat grass this year, if you feel your pet has a cheat grass please call the clinic so that we can make them feel better.

Cheat grass is everywhere! Please keep a close eye on your pets and stop any problems before they start!

07/06/2022

Many dogs are sickened and killed each year after eating toxic mushrooms. Read our tips on how to identify poisonous mushrooms and how to remove them from your yard.

07/06/2022

As summer begins, a reminder about the dangers of toxic blue-green algae. Dogs have become very sick, and some have died, after swimming in or swallowing water from Oregon lakes, rivers or streams affected by toxic blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria.

Poisonings are most likely to occur during warm, sunny weather when algae blooms are more intense and dense surface scums are present. Be on the lookout for waters that look suspicious — foamy, scummy, thick like paint, pea-green, blue-green or brownish red, or bright green cells suspended in the water column. When in doubt, stay out!

We post algae warnings that we are aware of at: https://oregonvma.org/news/toxic-algae-advisories ~ Note: Most Oregon waterways are not monitored.

Symptoms
Children and pets are particularly susceptible to toxic algae. Exposure to blue-green algae can result in:
* Weakness or collapse
* Nausea, vomiting
* Excessive drooling
* Abdominal pain
* Diarrhea
* Difficulty breathing
* Shaking, trembling
* Tremors, rigidity, paralysis

If Your Dog Does Go in the Water
* Don’t let your pet lick its fur.
* Wash your pet with clean water as soon as possible.
* If your dog shows the symptoms noted above after being in water, seek immediate veterinary care. Acute, life-threatening symptoms can develop rapidly. Death can occur within minutes to hours after exposure.

Treatment depends on the type of toxin and how much damage has occurred, and may include aggressive decontamination, labs to evaluate liver health, fluids to help flush the toxins out of the body, and activated charcoal. A dog may require aggressive care for shock, respiratory distress, or acute liver failure.

07/06/2022

Summer weather has finally arrived in Oregon and it looks like the temperatures will soon start to rise. Thankfully, temps don't seem to be headed to last summer's extremes right now, but warm temperatures still present risks to the health of your pets. Here are some tips to keep your pets safe in the summer weather:

Never (Ever) Leave Your Pet Unattended in a Vehicle
Even when outside temperatures are a moderate 70 degrees, a car or truck cab can become a miniature greenhouse. Even with the window cracked, the temperature inside a car can quickly climb to more than 110 degrees. Because dogs don’t perspire (they pant to take in cooler air), the distress of a hot car can make them panic, which only aggravates the problem.

Many cases of heatstroke happen when dogs are locked in cars with windows rolled up or cracked slightly. Heatstroke is life-threatening for animals. If not caught in its earliest stages, heatstroke can mean quick death for your pet.

Symptoms of heatstroke include:
* Panting
* Dehydration
* Excessive drooling
* Increased body temperature - above 103° F (39° C)
* Reddened gums and moist tissues of the body
* Production of only small amounts of urine or no urine
* Rapid heart rate

To avoid heatstroke, it's best to leave your pet at home in a cool, shady spot.

Provide Your Pet with Plenty of Clean, Cool Drinking Water
This is very important in order to avoid dehydration. However, do not let your dog drink a lot of water before, during or after exercise because a condition called gastric torsion, or bloat, may result. A dog, especially a deep-chested breed like the German Shepherd, can die from bloat. Its stomach may swell and even rotate like a wringing towel, which cuts off blood supply through the stomach.

Avoid Exercising Your Pet During the Midday Summer Heat
Exercising your animal is important, but it is better to do so in the early morning or evening hours when the temperatures are lower, and pavement isn't so hot. If you run with your dog, it is important to gradually build an exercise program that your dog can handle. Dogs can suffer from heatstroke if overworked.

If you notice your animal behaving in a peculiar way and suspect it may be suffering from heatstroke or bloat, contact your veterinarian immediately.

Beware of Exercising your Dog on hot Pavement
You wouldn't walk barefoot on hot asphalt and neither should your pet! Your dog can get damaged or blistered feet from hot asphalt. Consider running on the roadside or grass, or walking your dog early in the morning, or later in the evening.

Protect Your Pet from Sunburn
Just like humans, pets can get a sunburn, too, especially on their nose or less hairy areas. Help your pet avoid a sunburn by avoiding the sun during the brightest part of the day (10 am to 4 pm) or use a pet-specific sunscreens which are fragrance free, non-staining, and contain UVA and UVB blockers. Do not use human sunscreens on pets; most are toxic if ingested by dogs or cats. Check the label, as some pet-specific products are not appropriate for use on cats.

06/07/2022

It may seem too early to talk about the 4th of July, but if your pet may need medication to get through the holiday, now is the time to check in with your veterinarian to schedule an exam, if needed.

4th of July celebrations might be fun for people, but they can be downright scary for our animals, especially cats, dogs and horses. The sights, sounds and commotion of Independence Day can confuse animals and make them nervous, which can cause them to run away or place themselves in harmful situations.

To help keep your animals from becoming overly stressed this 4th of July, consider the following tips:

* Do not take your pets to fireworks displays.
* Keep pets indoors and away from crowds so that they feel more protected. Due to the noise, dogs may try to dig out of yards, so keeping them inside is a good choice.
* Animals that are already crate trained may feel safest in their crate.
* A fan or other "white noise" can help mask the sound of fireworks.
* Consider boarding your animals in a safe place that is farther away from the holiday action. If you plan to travel during this time, boarding your animal might be a better option than leaving it at home.
* Early behavior training can desensitize your animal to holiday commotion. It is important to teach your puppy (ideally) or dog how to handle loud noises through positive conditioning. Do not punish your dog for being scared by thunderstorms or fireworks.
* Your veterinarian may choose to prescribe a sedative for your animal if it tends to become easily spooked by the fireworks. Remember that your animal must be seen by a veterinarian in order to receive any prescribed medications.
* The 4th of July is also a good time to make sure that your pet is wearing an ID collar and is microchipped.
* Keep pets away from fireworks, matches, lighter fluid, as well as the food and drinks (including alcohol) that may accompany 4th of July celebrations.
* If you have horses, be sure to keep them indoors and away from the sound of fireworks.

📷 Camylla Battani

12/20/2021

Wishing all our clients a Merry Christmas 🎄.
Holiday hours are has followed

Christmas Eve CLOSED

Christmas Day CLOSED

New Years Eve OPEN 8 am - 1 pm

New Year’s Day CLOSED

If you have an emergency over the holiday hours call the clinic 541-548-5224. To get hold of on call Veterinarian.

12/20/2021

A reminder about food and beverages to keep out of reach of your pets this holiday season (and every other day).

12/10/2021

🎉 'Tis the season for holiday decorating!

🎄 If you have pets in the household, make sure your tree is well secured. Don’t add aspirin, sugar or preservatives to your tree's water, or keep the water covered to keep your pet from drinking it. Tidy up around your tree and wreaths as sharp needles can puncture your pet's internal organs if ingested.

🎁 Holiday decorations such as breakable ornaments should be kept out of reach of curious pets, as should tinsel, string, curling ribbon, and light strands. If your pet ingests any of these items, it could experience internal injuries.

❄️ Snow globes may contain antifreeze (ethylene glycol). As little as one teaspoon of antifreeze when ingested by a cat or a tablespoon or two for a dog (depending on their size), can be fatal. Signs of early poisoning include acting drunk or uncoordinated, excessive thirst, and lethargy.

🕯️ Never leave candles unattended around pets.

More tips: https://oregonvma.org/care-health/seasonal-issues/holiday-pet-care-tips

📷 Karolina Grabowska

11/24/2021

When people overindulge on Thanksgiving, a little indigestion and an overwhelming urge to take a nap on the couch is usually the worst that can...

11/24/2021

Much of the holiday meal is dangerous for pets because of fats, oils, spices, seasonings and other ingredients that can be toxic to them.

11/20/2021

We will be closed for
Thanksgiving
Nov. 25th

Christmas
December 24th 25th 26th
We will be closing early at 1pm on December 31st

Closed New Years
January 1st & 2nd

Warmest wishes from our family to yours.

We will have on call services available if you have a emergency
please call our office number 541-548-5225

10/17/2021

Halloween with your pets should be fun, not scary. Here are some tips to keep them safe during Spooky Season.

🍫 Keep holiday treats and candies out of your pet's reach. Chocolate and foods containing the sweetener xylitol can make your pet sick.

🕸 Decorations such as fake cobwebs should be kept out of reach of pets.

👻 Light strands, loose wires and electric cords can be a serious hazard to your pet, especially puppies, who may chew them.

🕯️ Don't leave candles, such as those in jack-o-lanterns, unattended—especially around puppies and kittens.

🎃 Never allow your pets to eat a leftover jack-o-lantern, as a rotted, moldy pumpkin can make them seriously ill.

🎇 Glow sticks can be hazardous if chewed or ingested. While not usually life-threatening, they can cause mouth pain and irritation, as well as profuse drooling and foaming at the mouth.

10/17/2021

Should dog owners be concerned about leptospirosis? This bacterium lives in different wildlife hosts (raccoons, rodents, deer), is passed through their urine, and survives well in moist, temperate climates, such as within Oregon. Talk to your veterinarian about whether leptospirosis vaccination is recommended for your dog based on its risk factors, including travel activity. OSU's Veterinary Diagnostic Lab recently reported that a sea lion near Newport tested positive for leptospirosis. This is a reminder that letting dogs roam off leash at the beach may lead to an exposure, not only to leptospirosis, but to other infectious diseases and parasites.

06/27/2021

Fourth of July is just under the corner. Here are a few things you can do:

•If your pet has a microchip, please make sure the information on the chip is up to date.
•Please try to keep your pets indoors or in a secure location.

•Please make sure your pet is at least wearing it’s collar with your phone number on it.

•There are anti-anxiety medications available for dogs and cats if your pet needs it.
Please be sure to order these well in advance, as we do ask for at least 24hours to fill prescriptions.

06/23/2021

Tick update: we have had the tick for 26 days and it’s continuing to lay eggs. Please come in to the clinic to get your flea and tick preventatives.

06/23/2021

Hello Rimrock clients! We wanted to let you all know that Wednesday July 14th & Wednesday July 21st, Broken top veterinary clinic is holding a vaccine clinic for all Rabbits indoor and outdoor. There is a virus going around. This vaccine helps stop the spread of the virus. The Vaccine is called “RHDV2” this vaccine is very difficult to find at the moment because of the virus. We are trying to see how many rabbits we can vaccinated in a day! Please call Broken top at # 541-389-0391 to schedule an appointment.

06/16/2021

Update on our tick experiment, 19 days in she is still laying eggs. Don’t forget to stop in and get your preventative.

06/15/2021

If you think you’re noticing more ticks than normal this spring, you may be on to something. But fear not, because these aren’t the ticks that carry Lyme

06/15/2021

RECALL ALERT - Freshpet Inc. is announcing a voluntary recall of a single lot of Freshpet® Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food (1 LB bags), with Sell by Date 10/30/2021, due to potential contamination with Salmonella: https://bit.ly/3gzgTii

06/07/2021

SHE IS BACK HOME

This sweet girl was brought in by a nice man wanting to find her home. If you know her please have the owner contact us.

06/07/2021

We would like to share with all of you an experiment that we have been doing in house for the past nine days.
Patient presented with a tick found on him, so we kept the tick to show you what can happen if your pet is not on preventatives. If the tick fells off in your house this could happen in 9 days, thousands of eggs could be laid in your house.
Please keep your pets on prevention it’s going to be a bad year for ticks.

Come and get your Credelio (fleas and ticks) prevention and Interceptor (monthly deworming and heart worm) ask about our instant rebates.