Sunriver Veterinary Clinic

02/08/2025

Epic forehead wrinkles! We love you Thor. ❤️🐾

02/02/2025

02/02/2025

Sunriver Brewing K9 Keg Pull! We had a great time seeing all the dogs and wonderful human beings in our community!

01/25/2025

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

We had to say goodbye to sweet little Missie this week. She was Sunriver Veterinary Clinic's ambassador, a constant source of smiles, and Elena's best friend. We will miss you sweet angel.

12/25/2024

Wishing you Happy Holidays and a cheerful New Year, full of good food, good company, lots of snow, and no emergency vet visits. We are so grateful to you for being part of the Sunriver Veterinary Clinic Family. Sending peace and love! 🐾❤️

12/23/2024

https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/holiday-pet-safety

December abounds with holiday celebrations, and nothing can spoil good cheer like an emergency trip to the veterinary clinic. These tips can help keep the winter holiday season safe for pets.

12/19/2024

Come meet (and maybe take home) gorgeous Kimber at the clinic - she's available for adoption and currently being fostered by El! She is an 8 year old German Shepherd, calm, quiet, loving, and intelligent.

11/29/2024

Update: Owner has been found!

Found: intact male Yorkie with an Airtag collar and a urinary wrap. Microchipped, but not registered. Collar, but no tags. Please give us a call if you recognize him! He's being housed by the finder.

11/27/2024

We'll be closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving, and we'll reopen the day after!

11/14/2024

It's that time of year again!

11/09/2024

Happy Veterans Day from the Sunriver vets to our nation's vets! We appreciate the sacrifices you've made and applaud your achievements!

We'll be open on November 11th, and a portion of our proceeds for that day will be donated to Northwest Battle Buddies, which trains service dogs for veterans. Please join us if you can!

10/17/2024

Anyone missing this sweet older male Golden Retriever? He was almost hit by a car near the Caldera entrance gate. Please call us at 541-593-8128 and we can put you in touch with the lady who is housing him until we can find his owner. No collar tags or microchip.

10/14/2024

Happy Vet Tech/Staff Appreciation Week to the fabulous crew at Sunriver Veterinary Clinic! Dr. Merideth, Dr. Kent, Dr. Smith, and Dr. Salgo appreciate their compassion, skills, and hard work every day. This profession is really fun, but can also be challenging and heart-breaking. The staff at Sunriver Veterinary Clinic work through the ups and downs with grace. We are so grateful to them. Thank you for all that you do!

09/15/2024

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