Calapooia Veterinary Center

04/26/2024

Owner found

This cutie was found on Addison Ave in Sutherlin. If this is your pup please call and text us at 541 733 7700.

This dog is not currently staying at the shelter but rather with his finders. We can get you in contact with the people that are watching over him.

04/17/2024

🦟 Is your horse protected? Spring is vaccine time!🦟

West Nile is a viral infection that can affect humans, horses, and many types of birds. It is carried by mosquitoes, which become carriers by feeding on infected birds.

The virus is endemic in Oregon and it is important to vaccinate your horses. Early spring is the time to start the vaccination series or administer boosters. Initial vaccination requires two doses given three to six weeks apart. Immunity may not be achieved for up to six weeks after the second dose. Some horses may require a third dose to stimulate proper immunity. Following the initial series, annual boosters—given two to four weeks before the mosquito season begins—will provide adequate protection. Consult your veterinarian for more information on immunizing your horses against West Nile Virus.

Symptoms of the virus in equines
The virus causes an inflammation of the brain. Equines who contract the virus can experience lethargy, lack of coordination, stumbling, confusion, fever, stiffness, muscle twitching, depression, and weakness in the legs. About one-third of infected horses die. If you suspect your horse is infected with West Nile Virus, contact your veterinarian for an examination. Veterinarians are required to report suspected cases to state officials.

Minimize the threat of exposure to West Nile Virus
* In addition to vaccinating your horses, the best way to minimize the threat of West Nile for your and your horses is to control mosquito populations and prevent exposure to them.
* Eliminate sources of standing water that can serve as a breeding ground for mosquitoes, including children's wading pools, old tires, buckets, and other containers.
* Clean bird baths and change water in them at least weekly, and more often in the summer.

04/02/2024

🦟 April is National Heartworm Awareness Month. Is your dog protected? 🦟

03/31/2024

🐰🐣Happy Easter!🐣 🐰

03/23/2024

Do you know which human foods are harmful to your pet?

03/22/2024

Spring = shedding season 🐴

03/19/2024

It’s pet poison prevention week. Are your pets safe?! ☠️

It's Pet Poison Prevention Week. Many common household items can be toxic to animals if ingested. Accidental ingestion of human prescription or OTC medications is the most common cause of animal poisoning. Store all medications securely out of reach. Do not give your pet any OTC medications meant for human consumption without your veterinarian's permission.

Several common foods and beverages can be toxic to animals if ingested. Here are two we want to highlight: 1) Ma*****na products—THC is the component of ma*****na that can cause illness in pets, particularly dogs. Medical treatment may be needed, depending on how much was consumed and in what form—for instance, if baked with chocolate it can be more toxic. Please keep all ma*****na plants, as well as products and foods containing ma*****na (edibles), in secure locations such as pet-proof containers and in locked cabinets. 2) Xylitol—Keep gum, candy or breath mints containing the sweetener xylitol away from your dog. When a dog eats even a small amount of xylitol, it causes a surge of insulin, and the animal's blood sugar may drop quickly and dangerously. Other items that may include xylitol are baked goods, cough syrup, children's and adult chewable vitamins, mouthwash, and toothpaste.

03/18/2024

Keep your home safe for all the pets in your household. 🏠

03/16/2024

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03/16/2024

Good tips from our friends at Cascadia Equine. If you have questions or concerns about your horses, please call our office. Happy Spring! 🌷

12/29/2023

Happy New Year! Our office will be closed on Monday, January 1st. We will reopen, Tuesday, January 2nd at 8am. We wish everyone a very happy New Year!

12/25/2023

12/23/2023

🎄🎁🐾Murphy wants to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!🐾🎁🎄

12/22/2023

Miss Gigi came to see us for her first vaccine visit. What a pretty girl!

Just a reminder we will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Merry Christmas to all! 🎄🐾

12/20/2023

Cute puppy of the day is Hucklebear. 🐶🥰

12/18/2023

Boo just dropped by to say “Hello”. 💕

12/16/2023

Cort and Finn were in a festive holiday mood when they came to visit. 🎄🐾

12/15/2023

Rosie stole our hearts when she came to visit. 💕🐈‍⬛

12/08/2023

🐾Harley came to visit decked out in full Christmas spirit! 🎄🎅

12/07/2023

Brigid and Makenzie were the cutest patients of the day. 🐾🐾

12/06/2023

With Hanukkah beginning later this week, as well as holiday decorating and celebrations happening, here are some tips to help keep your pets safe during this festive season.

11/23/2023

🦃🦃Happy Thanksgiving. Our office is closed today and will reopen tomorrow 8am. In case of emergency today , call 541.459.0900. 🦃🦃

11/20/2023

Information regarding canine respiratory diseases in Oregon.

November 9, 2023 Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease in Oregon Media Inquiries: Please direct your requests to the Oregon Department of Agriculture spokesperson.Published 8.7.23 | Updated 11.9.23In August 2023, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) began receiving reports of an atypical canin...

11/02/2023

11/01/2023

Jasper, BB, and Nala were picture purrfect patients today. 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

09/05/2023

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, and this coincides with human medicine’s Pain Awareness Month. Animals suffer from pain just like people do. Acute pain is obvious and distressing. Chronic pain can be subtle, and can appear as “getting old” or “slowing down.” In particular, cats are very good at hiding pain. There are many options to treat the various causes of pain in animals, including pain medications, physical rehabilitation, acupuncture, laser therapy, and therapeutic massage. Please talk to your veterinarian if your companion pet, horse or livestock seems to be experiencing the symptoms of pain.

05/08/2023

Many people think that horses can safely eat grass clippings (grass is grass, right?) but that is a pretty common misconception and grass clippings actually pose a number of dangers to our equine friends.

While grass is meant to be slowly picked, ripped and chewed by the horse, grass clippings can quickly clump and cause choke if the animal ingests too many too fast. Grass clippings are also prone to fermentation which can cause colics, stomach and intestinal impactions, founder and laminitis.

Take-home message: Keep your horse away from grass clippings and in general never feed horses any food without the owner’s permission.

Source: Dr. Jenna Moline, a member of the AAEP Horse Owner Education member. In memory of Chula, a much-loved horse who recently passed away after eating grass clippings thrown into her pasture by a neighbor; shared with the blessing of Chula’s family with hopes to prevent this tragedy from happening to any other horse owners.