Companion Animal Clinic

12/18/2025

Are YOU prepared for the New Years Eve FIREWORKS??

Here are some great ways to keep your pets safe and calm during the chaos:

💥Create a safe and calm space - get your pet’s favorite blanket and toys and move them to the most central room of your living space. Staying home with your pet during the fireworks is the most comfort you can bring them. If you are unable to stay home, kenneling your pet is a great way to keep them from escaping out of the house and stress ripping/chewing things. You can even try adding a noise machine at a medium volume to help drown out some of the chaos.

✨ Keep your pet indoors - think ahead and plan to take your dog out to go potty right before the fireworks start. If your dog needs to go potty during the fireworks, walk them out on a leash. This ensures you have full control of them if they begin to panic.

💥Tire your pet with activity the afternoon of New Years Eve - this can be a mix of mental and physical exercise throughout the day: going out on a walk, puzzles, teaching tricks, or even running around the house/yard.

✨ Think about fear-reduction medication from your vet - this can be a very helpful tool in keeping your pet calm. These medications are sedatives that can be used for vet visits, nail trim, traveling, and loud noises. If you are interested in adding fear-reduction medication to your New Years Eve routine, reach out to us at LEAST the week before New Years!

12/12/2025

Welcome to FUN FACT FRIDAY!

Today’s fun topic: Cat whiskers 😸

Cat’s have whiskers because they…

🐈 Help them land on their feet - whiskers are sensory receptors called proprioceptor, which sends signals to the brain about body position

🐈‍⬛ Help them see - cat’s eyes are great for hunting at night, which results in below average daytime sight. Their whiskers help obtain information on air currents and vibrations in their environment

🐈 Help them determine if they can fit through something - whiskers are about the same length as the cat’s width of body, allowing them to judge spaces with the touch of their whiskers

🐈‍⬛ Protect their eyes - some whiskers surround their eyes, shielding them from grass and debris. Whiskers also tell them when to move out of the way from objects that could poke their eyes.

IMPORTANT TAKEAWAY: Whiskers should never be cut/shaved, as they help cats with their environment! If their whiskers are cut, your cat can become disoriented and injury-prone!!

12/09/2025

We had an absolute blast at the 73rd Annual Springfield Christmas Parade! It was so heartwarming to spot so many familiar faces and familiar pets from our float! 🎄✨

Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer us on. Hearing your shouts of “That’s my vet!” and “We love you, Companion!” made our day. ❤️🐾

We love this community—and we’re grateful to be a part of yours!

12/09/2025

The holiday season comes with many hardships for families around the globe, especially those that cannot afford the care that their beloved pet needs. In the spirit of generosity, we are hosting an Angel Tree this year! 💚❤️

On the tree, there are 6 ornaments. Each ornament on the tree represents a pet with a specific need at our clinic:
🎄Surgery
🎅End of life care
⭐️Urgent care
🎄Prescription
🎅Spay/neuter
⭐️Treatment

Each and every dollar donated goes directly to a pet in need of care.

We also have a Greenhill box here if you want to donate money, supplies, or food to help the animals they care for. There are many things they CANNOT accept, so please see their website for more information: https://www.green-hill.org/wish_list/

If you would be interested in donating to help a local pet receive veterinary care or donate supplies to Greenhill, but want more information, please reach out… 541-747-2307

12/04/2025

Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas
📸 Izzy

12/04/2025

Happy National Cookie Day! 🍪

Today we’re celebrating with a dog-safe pumpkin cookie recipe that’s easy to make, vet-approved, and guaranteed to earn you a few extra tail wags. These cookies are gentle on tummies, full of holiday flavor, and a fun way to show your pup a little extra love this holiday season!! 🍪🐾

Let us know if your four-legged friend enjoys them as much as ours do!

12/01/2025

Look for our float at the Springfield Christmas Parade! 🎄🎀🎅

For the FIRST time EVER, we will be participating in the 73rd Annual Springfield Christmas Parade! Look for our staff, pets, and beautiful float put together by our wonderful staff here at Companion.

For more information regarding the parade:
https://www.oregonriderssociety.org/

We can't wait to see you there! 🐶

11/29/2025

December Dental Discount!!

Keep those pearly whites shining bright for Christmas photos! 🦷🎄

If you schedule your pet’s dental cleaning for any day in December, you’ll receive 10% off the cleaning charge—our little gift to you. 🎁

Whether they are smiling for photos in front of the tree, greeting family at the door, or photo bombing selfies… they will be sparkle-ready! 😁

Book now and start the season with a fresh, healthy, and cheerful grin!

11/26/2025

11/25/2025

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so here are a few helpful tips to keep your pet safe and a list of what foods you can/cannot share from your plate 🍽️...

🥦 Any foods shared with your pet should be unseasoned and in small amounts - even safe foods in large quantities can be dangerous

🦴 Cooked bones are unsafe - they become brittle, leading to a higher risk of splintering and breaking in their throat or digestive track - which becomes an emergency, and they need to be seen immediately

🦃 Be mindful of where your pets are and what they could be getting into - with guests coming in and out, kids walking around with food, and garbage cans overfilling, make sure to keep pets in a safe place or under good supervision

See the picture below for some safe and unsafe foods!

If you have any questions regarding any foods you may want to share with your pet, please reach out! 🥧🍁🍗

11/21/2025

“Opening up your life to a dog who needs a home is one of the most fulfilling things you can do.” – Emma Kenney

Today is National Adoption Day, so we want to bring awareness to the needs of the adoption centers and celebrate each family that has changed the lives of rescue pets.

Approximately 6 million pets enter shelters each year in the U.S., with only about 4 million being adopted each year. Shelters are extremely full and are in dire need of adoptions, donations, and volunteers. Even if you cannot take a sweet fur baby home, see if there are any other ways you can help support your local rescues and adoption centers!

Here are some local shelters:
Safe Haven Humane Society - https://safehavenhumane.org
Greenhill Human Society - https://www.green-hill.org
Wiggly Tails - https://www.wigglytails.org/
Cat Rescue and Adoption Network - https://catrescues.org

Thank you to all the families that have rescued cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, birds, and more from local shelters. You have made such a significant impact on their lives by giving them a safe and loving home! If anyone has any lovely rescues at home, we would love to see you share them below!!

11/20/2025

Life is short, get the puppy 😉
📸Roscoe