Valley Veterinary Clinic

07/08/2024

Starting August 1, 2024, if you travel to Canada with your dog, the requirements for reentry into the United states will change. Below is an outline of the new requirements:

Travel Checklist for U.S.-vaccinated dogs

Step 1: Recommend to begin 60 days before travel out of the United States to allow sufficient time to prepare for travel
Verify dog will be at least 6 months old on day of travel back to the United States.
​​Get your pet microchipped or have your veterinarian verify their microchip number. Make sure the microchip number is listed on all veterinary records.
​​Visit veterinarian to get your dog their rabies vaccination (or booster) before travel.
Your dog must be at least 12 weeks (84 days) old when it gets its first rabies vaccination.
Make sure your dog’s rabies vaccination will be valid (not expired) for the entire duration of travel.

Step 2: Recommend to begin 30 days before travel out of the United States
Contact your veterinarian to have them complete either:
the Certification of U.S.-Issued Rabies Vaccination form, or
the USDA endorsed export health certificate if your dog will be only in dog rabies-free or low-risk countries and will return from the country listed on the certificate or that documents a valid rabies vaccination issued in the United States (if your dog will be in a high-risk country, this option is available during the transition period [which will expire on July 31, 2025])

Step 3: 2-10 days before travel back to the United States
​​Print a copy of the Certification of U.S.-Issued Rabies Vaccination form or USDA APHIS-endorsed export health certificate from USDA.
Take a photo of your dog and complete the CDC Dog Import Form.
This form requires you to upload a picture (jpg, png, gif files only) of your dog showing its face and body.
Dogs that will be less than one year of age at time of return to the United States should have the photograph taken within 10 days before travel.
Ensure you enter your dog’s microchip number into this form correctly. This is very important.
Submit a corrected form if any of the information on this form changes.
Print a copy of CDC Dog Import form receipt you will receive in your email and travel with it.
CDC recommends you travel with at least 2 copies of this form in case the country you are visiting keeps one copy for their records. You will need to present this form for re-entry into the United States.
​​Finalize travel arrangements with the airline or transport company.

Step 4: Day of travel back to the United States
If traveling by air, present the following to the airline before boarding your dog:
CDC Dog Import Form receipt and
Certification of U.S.-issued Rabies Vaccination form or USDA APHIS-endorsed export health certificate
Arrive at the location on CDC Dog Import Form receipt
Present the following to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer:
CDC Dog Import Form receipt and
Certification of U.S.-Issued Rabies Vaccination form or USDA APHIS-endorsed export health certificate

For full details see:

Starting on August 1, 2024, dogs entering or returning to the United States must meet new, specific requirements depending on where they have been in the 6 months before entering the U.S. and where they received their rabies vaccines (if required).

12/21/2023

10/16/2023

Just wanted to share the laugh

10/05/2022

08/19/2022

We have been notified of 2 lost dogs in the Lower Bear Creek/ Davis Lake area. Both black, young collie lab mix. One wearing a harness. Have been missing since last night {8-18-22} if seen or found call C.J. at 509-846-5124 or Jacob at 509-429-3015

01/08/2022

Found in down town Twisp. If yours call: 509-997-0199

10/15/2021

Lost dog. Found between Twisp and Winthrop on the highway. If found call Katie at 509-201-6093

10/06/2021

Pet Safety Alert: The Rising Dangers of Blue-Green Algae
August 16, 2019
Dog by lake

Alarming reports have recently surfaced of blue-green algae intoxications in pets. Many pet parents don’t realize the severity of the threat these toxins pose to animals, and it’s easy to overlook. During this recent spike in blue-green algae cases, we want to make sure you have everything you need to know to keep pets safe.

What Is Blue-Green Algae and Why Is It Dangerous?

Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) is most likely to thrive in bodies of fresh water when the weather is warm (over 75 degrees) and sunny. Algae intoxications happen more during the summer because weather conditions promote the growth of cyanobacteria. These organisms are incredibly toxic and are known to cause poisoning in dogs, cats, livestock, wildlife, birds, fish and even humans.

Algae in lake

How to Spot It

Water containing toxic algae blooms will often have the appearance of a pea-green paint or will appear as if there’s slime on the surface.

If certain wind conditions are present, the film will often concentrate along the shoreline in areas where animals may drink or swim.

Symptoms of Intoxication

Dogs can develop poisoning when they drink from, or even simply swim in, contaminated water sources. If blue-green algae is ingested, it can cause severe neurologic or liver damage.

Signs of blue-green algae toxicity include:

Seizures
Panting
Excessive drooling
Respiratory failure
Diarrhea
Disorientation
Vomiting
Liver failure
Ultimately death
If your dog begins to experience any of these symptoms, you should contact your veterinarian immediately.

Stay Alert!

Prevention is key when it comes to any pet toxin. Don’t allow your pets to drink from stagnant ponds, lakes or other bodies of water that have bluish-green scum on the surface or around the edges.

Blue-green algae cells can also stick to a pet’s fur and be ingested when they clean themselves, so take caution before allowing your pet to jump into a body of water and be sure to rinse your pet thoroughly with fresh water after going for a dip.

Many public health departments test water frequently in areas that are known to have outbreaks and will post signs when there is a problem—so vigilance is also important.

08/17/2021

West Nile Virus detected in four Washington horses
West Nile is back and it is time to think about keeping your horse’s vaccines up to date. Washington now has 4 confirmed cases of West Nile Virus in un/under-vaccinated horses. Three of the horses were from Yakima County and a single horse from Kittitas County had a recent travel history in Idaho.

05/26/2021

Our office will be closed for Memorial day