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07/15/2025

06/25/2025

Kaza is a great example of when the Veterinary team and owner work together for the best results🐾🐾♥️
Congratulations on the great job team!

06/18/2025

Don’t forget to give a call or come in and discuss calming meds for animals with anxiety from fireworks 🧨
503-690-1939
One of our team members would be happy to help🐾🐾🐈‍⬛🐩

06/18/2025

🇺🇸4th of July Safety for Pets 🇺🇸🧨

Fireworks, picnics and other Fourth of July traditions can be great fun for people. But all of the festivities can be frightening and even dangerous for animals. Noisy fireworks and other celebrations can startle animals and cause them to run away; holiday foods can be unhealthy; summer heat and travel can be dangerous; and potentially dangerous debris can end up lying on the ground where animals can eat or play with it.

Whether or not you're planning your own Independence Day celebration, it's important to take precautions to keep animals safe both during and after Fourth of July festivities.

Preparing in advance:

Make sure your pets—cats and dogs alike—have identification tags with up-to-date information. If you have horses, you might consider marking a safety (breakaway) halter with your contact information and leaving it on your horse during this stressful time.

If your pets aren’t already microchipped, talk with your veterinarian about microchipping. This simple procedure can greatly improve your chances of getting your pets back if they become lost.
If your pets are microchipped, make sure your contact information in the microchip registry is up to date.

Take a current photo of all of your cats, dogs and horses—just in case.

If your pet has historically been anxious on this holiday, or if you have reason to expect potentially harmful reactions, consider behavioral therapy to desensitize your pet and reduce the risk of problems. Some pets may need medication. Consult your veterinarian or a veterinary behaviorist.

Make sure the environment is safe and secure. If your neighbors set off fireworks at an unexpected time, is your yard secure enough to keep your pet contained? Are pasture fences secure enough to keep horses or other livestock confined? Evaluate your options, and choose the safest area for your animals. Make improvements if needed to make the area more secure.

Safety during July 4 celebrations:

Leave your pets at home when you go to parties, fireworks displays, parades and other gatherings. Loud fireworks, unfamiliar places and crowds can all be very frightening to pets, and there's great risk of pets becoming spooked and running away.
Consider putting your pets in a safe, escape-proof room or crate during parties and fireworks.
Keep horses and livestock in safely fenced areas and as far from the excitement and noise as possible.
If you're hosting guests, ask them to help keep an eye on your pets to make sure they don’t escape. Placing notes on exit doors and gates can help both you and your guests remain vigilant.
Keep your pets inside if you or your neighbors are setting off fireworks.
Keep sparklers, glow sticks, fireworks, charcoal and kabob skewers away from curious pets.
Don't let pets get near your barbecue grill while it is in use or still hot.
Avoid the urge to feed your pets table scraps or other foods intended for people. Be especially careful to keep them away from these common foods that are actually toxic.
Remember that too much sun and heat (and humidity!) can be dangerous to pets. Keep them inside when it's extremely hot/humid, and make sure they have access to shady spots and plenty of water when outdoors. Don't leave pets outside for extended periods in hot weather. And know the signs that a pet may be overheating.
Never leave your pet in your car when it's warm outside. Vehicle interiors heat up much faster than the air around them, and even a short time in a locked car can be dangerous to pets.
If you're travelling out of town for the holiday, consider leaving your pets at home with a pet sitter or boarding them in a kennel. If you need to bring them with you, be sure you know how to keep them safe.
Follow safe food handling and hygiene practices to protect your family and guests.
After the celebrations:

Check your yard for fireworks debris before allowing pets outside to play or relax. Even if you didn't set off fireworks yourself, debris can make its way into your yard, where curious animals may pick it up to play with or eat.
Check your pastures and remove debris to protect horses and livestock.
If you hosted guests, check both your yard and home for food scraps or other debris that might be dangerous to pets, such as food skewers.

06/14/2025

The Hidden Danger In Pacific Northwest Waters: Sister’s Story And The Risk Of Salmon Poisoning In Dogs
27 May 2025 by DoveLewis
(https://www.dovelewis.org/marketing/dovelewis)

The Pacific Northwest is beloved for its lush trails and scenic rivers — the perfect setting for a weekend hike or a lazy afternoon by the water with your dog. But hidden beneath the beauty of our waterways lies a serious threat to dogs that many pet owners have never heard of: salmon poisoning disease.
This potentially fatal condition is found almost exclusively in the Pacific Northwest. It's caused by a bacterium known as Neorickettsia helminthoeca, which infects certain salmon and trout through a small fluke (a type of flatworm). When dogs eat raw or undercooked fish carrying this infected fluke, even just the guts or discarded carcass, they can become gravely ill within days.
That’s what happened to Sister, a sweet and adventurous pup from Portland.

After a fun weekend hiking near a local river where someone had been fishing, Sister likely got into discarded fish remains. A few days later, her family noticed something was wrong: she wasn’t eating, she was having nonstop diarrhea, and she seemed increasingly lethargic. Concerned, they rushed her to DoveLewis.
“Sister was very sick when she arrived,” said Dr. Sarah Tauber, a veterinarian at DoveLewis. “If a pet has salmon poisoning and goes without treatment, it’s often fatal.”
Fortunately, thanks to her family’s quick action and the expert medical care she received, Sister began antibiotics and supportive treatment immediately. She stayed at DoveLewis for several days while the team monitored her vitals, worked to manage her symptoms, and ensured her body responded to treatment. Slowly but surely, Sister began to recover, and she’s now safely back home.

What Pet Owners Need to Know About Salmon Poisoning:
Where it occurs: This disease is unique to the Pacific Northwest due to the specific parasites found in local salmonid fish.

How dogs get it: Raw or undercooked fish—especially salmon and trout—can be infected with a parasitic fluke. This fluke carries the harmful bacteria, which causes salmon poisoning when dogs eat contaminated fish, guts, or carcasses.

Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, fever, lethargy, and enlarged lymph nodes. Symptoms typically occur 5 to 7 days after exposure.

Why it's serious: Without treatment, salmon poisoning can often be fatal.

How to prevent it: Always supervise your dog closely near rivers, streams, and docks to prevent them from eating raw fish, fish carcasses, fish guts, or Pacific salamanders. Secure trash cans and properly dispose of fish remains to keep dogs from accessing these dangerous items.

Sister’s story shows just how rapidly salmon poisoning can progress—and why immediate action is critical if you suspect your dog has been exposed. If your pet has eaten raw fish near rivers or fishing spots, don’t wait to seek veterinary care. Early treatment can make all the difference in helping your dog recover safely.

06/06/2025

Call 503-690-1939 or text 503-506-6028
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05/23/2025

Although this is the official Vet Assistant Week, we like to think we celebrate these three every day of the year ♥️🎉

We thank you for your service to the pets, their owners, our CVTs, our DVM, and our community🌎🐾🐾
Thank you Jen, Aubrey, Lindsey, and Kaitlyn♥️

https://navta.net/news/navta-celebrates-veterinary-assistants/

05/20/2025

Congratulations to Magic🎉🥳
Voted CVT of the Year!
Well deserved!!!

05/20/2025

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Most dogs have had diarrhea in their life. Learn when it's a cause for concern, how to treat it, and when you should go to the vet for dog diarrhea.

05/16/2025

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Several tick species in the United States are considered harmful to humans and dogs. Here's how to remove ticks on dogs and avoid tick-borne illnesses.

05/15/2025

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03/27/2025

While inducing emesis is an important component of managing toxic ingestions in small animals, it is important to consider whether emesis is indicated.