Guardian Veterinary Care

02/28/2025

Everyone please meet Charlie. Charlie likes to give kisses. 😘 💋 🐾🫶🏻😍

02/25/2025

It's National Justice for Animals Week! How will you spread awareness?

02/16/2025

Department of Agriculture has reported that two cats from different households in Multnomah County became ill with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1) after eating the same raw food: Wild Coast LLC – Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula, Lots #22660 and #22664 – Best By Date 12/2025. Both cats were euthanized due to their illnesses. If you have either of these food lots, stop feeding it immediately.

Tips to help protect your pet from HPAI:
* Do not feed your pet undercooked or raw meat, including uncooked or freeze-dried meat-based diets, treats, or animal products.
* Do not feed your pet raw (unpasteurized) milk or colostrum.
* Prevent pets from eating birds or other wild animals.
* Wash your hands after touching raw meat and after interacting with poultry, livestock or animals outside your household.
* Consider changing clothing and shoes after interacting with animals or birds with unknown health status and before interacting with your own pets.
* Contact your veterinarian if your pet appears sick. Tell your veterinarian if your pet has been exposed to raw meat, raw milk, or wild waterfowl.

02/14/2025

Roses are overrated, and chocolates may not last, but the love of a pet is forever and unsurpassed! Happy Valentine's Day to all our pet-loving friends. May your day be filled with endless tail wags and nose boops! 🐾💕🌟

02/14/2025

GVC is opening late today with reduced staff due to weather. We plan to be here 11am-6pm today and regular hours 9am-2pm tomorrow. We will update here if that changes, and thanks so much for your patience.

02/13/2025

If the weather gets worse sooner, we may close earlier, but for now... we are open until 4pm today. We will monitor our email and voicemail until 6pm. We have emergency/urgent care appointments available if you need us. Stay warm and stay safe!

02/13/2025

This is what Leia thinks of inclement weather- just another opportunity to snuggle up in her koala PJs. She may actually have more outfits than her mother, Dr. Mohanraj! 😂🤩❄️

02/12/2025

02/11/2025

February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month! Be a responsible pet parent and schedule their spay/neuter procedure. 🐾 Not only does it promote their well-being, but it helps control pet overpopulation, preventing abandonment and contributing to a healthier community.

02/09/2025

Make Super Bowl Sunday paw-some! Share some safe snacks, like carrots and peanut butter, and toss a ball during halftime. Your dog’s energy might rival the players on the field! 🏈🐕

02/03/2025

Today, we honor Golden Retrievers—the epitome of loyalty, kindness, and joy. On National Golden Retriever Day, we’re thankful for all the smiles and tail wags they bring to the world! 🐾💛

02/03/2025

Roses are overrated, and chocolates may not last, but the love of a pet is forever and unsurpassed! Happy Valentine's Day to all our pet-loving friends. May your day be filled with endless tail wags and nose boops! 🐾💕🌟

02/03/2025

Did you hear? Six more weeks of winter ❄️😱☃️...Bundle up and keep your fur babies warm and cozy.

01/30/2025

Today is the Seeing-Eye Guide Dog Anniversary, an amazing day to learn more about the work seeing-eye dogs do for their humans!

01/27/2025

PSA

On January 24, the Oregon Department of Agriculture announced that a cat in Washington County recently tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI—more specifically, avian influenza type A H5N1). The outdoor cat with a history of exposure to wild waterfowl (ducks and geese) was examined by a veterinarian after exhibiting symptoms, including a fever, runny nose and eyes, lethargy, difficulty breathing and loss of appetite. The cat was diagnosed with pneumonia and the veterinarian notified the ODA of the suspected case. Andrea Cantu-Schomus, an agriculture department spokeswoman, told the Capital Chronicle that the cat was so ill that it had to be euthanized. (Note: This is a different case than the Washington County cat that died in December as a result of eating now recalled food.)

The confirmed diagnosis was achieved through a collaboration between ODA, the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (ODVL) at Oregon State University, and the USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL). While a complete genome sequence is pending, preliminary tests confirm the H5N1 virus the cat contracted was not the strain circulating in dairy cattle in other states. To date, Oregon has no confirmed cases of H5N1 in cattle.

Cats, including both domestic and wild cats, such as tigers, mountain lions, lynx, etc., are particularly sensitive to H5N1 avian influenza, and care should be taken not to expose these animals to the virus. Dogs can also contract H5N1, though they appear less susceptible to the virus than cats. Tips to help protect your pet from H5N1:

* Do not feed your pet undercooked or raw meat, including uncooked or freeze-dried meat-based diets, treats, or animal products.

* Do not feed your pet raw (unpasteurized) milk or colostrum.

* Keep pets away from wild birds, poultry, and cattle (especially in areas with known H5N1 outbreaks).

* Prevent pets from eating birds or other wild animals.

* Wash your hands after touching raw meat and after interacting with poultry, livestock or animals outside your household.

* Consider changing clothing and shoes after interacting with animals or birds with unknown health status and before interacting with your own pets.

Seek veterinary care if your cat or dog appears to have any of the following symptoms of illness, especially if the pet has eaten raw or unpasteurized foods or has had contact with wild birds or poultry:

* Fever
* Lethargy
* Low appetite
* Reddened or inflamed eyes
* Discharge from the eyes and nose
* Respiratory distress
* Neurologic signs, like tremors, seizures, incoordination, or blindness

Veterinarians must immediately report any suspected cases of influenza in animals to the Oregon Department of Agriculture at (503) 986-4711.

01/23/2025

Ever wonder how your cat communicates with you? From subtle purrs to elaborate tail twitches, cats have a unique way of expressing themselves. We're here to help you decode the intricate signals your furball sends your way. Share your favorite feline communication moments with us, and let's celebrate the beautiful bond between you and your cat! 🌟💬

01/16/2025

Fear-free veterinary visits often involve basic considerations like whether a patient really hates slippery floors or one of our kitty 🐈‍⬛ patients may need a litter box after a car ride 🚗... and don’t forget the treats!!!