Companion Pet Clinic North Salem

01/14/2024

We are closed again today. We apologize for any inconvenience

01/13/2024

We are closed today due to inclement weather. Stay home and stay safe.

12/23/2023

Emergency room visits skyrocket over the holidays. We asked an ER clinician what to watch out for—from tinsel and homemade ornaments, to the danger...

12/23/2023

We are closing at 5pm today for our annual Christmas party. Have a happy and safe Holiday weekend. We will re-open Tuesday 12/26/23 at 8am. Calls for same day exams always start 30 minutes prior to opening.
Merry Christmas!

12/08/2023

The latest information about Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC) From the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association:

Periodic outbreaks of Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC) can occur in a dog population and some cases can be serious. Transmitted by respiratory droplets, both viruses and bacteria can cause CIRDC.

CIRDC cases more commonly occur in animals housed in settings such as shelters, boarding, or training facilities rather than in animals housed in private homes, especially those with limited access to other dogs.

Symptoms of CIRDC include coughing, sneezing, nasal and/or eye discharge, and lethargy. Veterinarians treat cases according to the dog's symptoms and severity of symptoms. Most dogs, especially those vaccinated against respiratory illness, experience a mild illness. If your dog has a lingering cough, weakness, loss of appetite, difficulty breathing, worsening of illness, and a cough that causes the dog to vomit or makes it hard for the animal to breathe, your dog should be seen by its veterinarian.

Dog owners can help protect their pets from respiratory illnesses in general by:

Reducing contact with large numbers of unknown dogs. Just like with other respiratory pathogens, the more contacts your dog has, the greater the risk of encountering a dog that’s infectious.
Reducing contact with sick dogs. This can be harder to determine but if a dog looks sick (coughing, runny nose, runny eyes), keep your dog away from it.
Keep sick dogs at home and seek veterinary care.
Avoid communal water bowls and toys shared by multiple dogs.
Ask your veterinarian for advice on which vaccinations your dog should have. Common vaccinations include canine influenza, Bordetella, parainfluenza and canine adenovirus type 2.
If it's sick, consider having your dog tested with a PCR test to help determine the causative agent (viral/bacterial), if possible.

12/06/2023

UPDATE: our new texting platform is in place. You may resume texting the clinic for medication refills at our main phone number 503-588-1603.
Thank you.

For pharmacy requests, please email the clinic at [email protected]

11/30/2023

We are in the process of changing our text messaging service and adding in a pet portal and automated reminders. Our current service ends tonight 11/30/23.

All clients with an email on file have already received instructions going forward.
If we do not have your email, please call the clinic at 503-588-1603, or email us at [email protected] and we will get that updated for you. Thank you for your patience in this time of transition.

07/02/2023

Fireworks aren't fun for everyone! Please keep your pets indoors and read this article for more helpful tips to keep your pets calm and comfortable. If you need medication to help your pet through, please text our pharmacy at 503-588-1603 (current clients/patients only). Have a safe holiday!
The Staff at Companion Pet Clinic, North Salem

Fourth of July fireworks are a blast for people, but they’re not much fun for pets. Noisy fireworks can scare pets and cause them to run away. According to statistics, animal control officials across the country see a 30–60% increase in lost pets each year between July fourth and sixth. In fact,...

05/28/2023

Happy Memorial Day weekend!

We will be closed Sunday 5/28 & Monday 5/29 to give our staff and doctors a little R&R.
If you do have a pet emergency, please reach out to SVEC.

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Privately owned, locally owned, proud to be part of the Salem community since 1998.

05/02/2023

It can take a long time for signs of parasite infections to appear. Including screening tests during your pet's wellness visit can help prevent illness from these parasites. Give us a call today to schedule your next screening!

04/27/2023

Routine wellness visits are a great way to help your pet live a healthy life for as long as possible. These visits can help us detect potential health issues early and may help you avoid larger treatment costs that can happen as disease progresses.

04/20/2023

Testing your pet's urine helps us uncover painful but often hidden conditions like infections, kidney and bladder stones, as well as give us more information on your pet's general health. Ask us about it at your next visit!

04/12/2023

Cats are great at hiding underlying medical issues. When you bring them in for a routine wellness visit, ask your doctor to run a diagnostic screening that can help catch health issues as soon as possible.

04/10/2023

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04/10/2023

Happy Easter !
We are open tomorrow.

04/04/2023

Dogs can become infected with intestinal parasites through exposure to contaminated soil or f***s that contain the eggs or larvae of hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms. Bring a sample to be tested at your pet's next visit.

03/30/2023

Great question! Diagnostic screening tests can act as an early warning system to uncover health issues before your dog shows signs of illness. Comparing test results from year to year also helps us to better understand your dog's individual health needs.

03/23/2023

Cats are great at hiding underlying medical issues. When you bring your feline companion in for a routine wellness visit, we'll do a physical exam and run diagnostic screening tests to help detect issues before your cat shows signs of illness.

03/14/2023

A typical visit might include a physical exam, appropriate vaccinations, flea and tick treatment, and diagnostic screening tests with a review of results to track your pet's overall health and identify early warning signs of health problems.

03/10/2023

A typical wellness visit will include a full physical examination, discussion of recommended vaccinations and preventive care including diagnostic screening tests to make sure your pet is staying happy and healthy.

02/02/2023

February may be National Pet Dental Health Month, but we think it’s important to focus on dental care all year long! Pet dental care is often neglected, but if left untreated, poor oral hygiene can lead to serious health problems, like liver, heart, or kidney disease. Bad breath, drooling, and pain while eating, are a few signs of periodontal disease. To help prevent these issues, your pet should receive a dental examination at least once a year.

01/16/2023

Who’s missing a couple of Pit bulls in the North Lancaster area if Salem?

12/27/2022

Here are 2 of our winners. 1st place Meghann with Hansel & Gretel House and 3rd Place Lupe with Kitty Kottage.
thank you all for helping us pick the winners!

12/24/2022

We aren’t very good at ice skating, so we will have to be closed today.
Please stay home and have a safe and Merry Christmas.

12/22/2022

Closing at 2 pm today. Stay safe everyone. Don’t drive if you don’t have to.

12/20/2022

A closer look at Rustic Christmas Cabin.

12/20/2022

Sometimes tragedy happens. Uh Oh Dorothy!