Bering Sea Animal Clinic

04/03/2026

Does your dog or cat have a microchip? We provide microchip services. Have you moved or changed your phone number? A reminder to update and keep your contact information current in the microchip database.

A microchip is your pet's permanent, unique ID, registered and linked to your contact information. If your pet goes missing and is found, rescues, veterinary clinics, and shelters have microchip scanners that can quickly read the ID number, allowing the microchip company to contact you and help recover your lost pet.

We use the HomeAgain microchip which includes permanent enrollment in and updates to their National Pet Recovery Database. If you change your address or phone number, remember to log in to your account and update your contact information in the national database, at no cost.

Bering Sea Animal Clinic microchip services include placing a HomeAgain microchip, registering the ID number in the database, creating an account for you, sending an email with your account information, and including a paid subscription for the first year. Cost is $75.

03/27/2026

If you need help paying for annual pet care, dental cleaning, surgical procedures, and those unexpected, unplanned visits for veterinary services, we recommend and accept CareCredit – a flexible way too pay for pet care.

The CareCredit credit card can be used for routine veterinary appointments, grooming services, emergency pet care, or a variety of surgeries and treatments listed on the CareCredit website. For more information, visit the CareCredit website.

www.carecredit.com/vetmed
Phone: 866-893-7864

Use CareCredit for veterinary appointments, pet surgeries and emergencies, medication, and more. Learn how you can finance your pet healthcare costs today.

03/25/2026

A luxating patella. In the video you can see the knee cap move in and out of place.

03/19/2026

Surgery preparation for a TPLO. The skin is sterilized with an antiseptic to disinfect the skin, kill bacteria, prevent surgical site infections, and provide long-lasting antimicrobial protection. The orange color helps Dr. Bob easily see the sterilized area and perform the TPLO procedure.

03/17/2026

Keeping animals healthy is our priority. At Bering Sea Animal Clinic, we offer dental exams and safe dental cleanings at extremely affordable prices.

Here we see a noticeable buildup of plaque and tartar on the teeth, causing inflammation and swollen gums.

Signs to look for - persistent bad breath, refusing to eat, broken or loose teeth, abnormal chewing, plaque/tartar buildup, and swollen gums near the teeth.

03/15/2026

Two day old puppies getting their first checkup!

03/14/2026

Their first visit to the clinic for puppy vaccines. What a cute armful of Australian Sheperd puppy cuddles and hugs!

03/12/2026

Dr. Bob performing a TPLO with Marie’s assistance on a large breed dog. Over the past 25 years, he has successfully performed this procedure and treated many dogs with knee injuries.

A TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) is an advanced orthopedic surgical procedure for repairing a torn cranial cruciate ligament (equivalent to the ACL) in dogs. Dogs with a torn CCL often exhibit signs of limping, difficulty standing, and reluctance to bear weight on the affected leg.

A TPLO is usually performed on medium- to large-sized active dogs with knee ligament ruptures and is suitable for many dogs. Most dogs can successfully return to an active lifestyle long-term after restrictive activity, bone healing, muscle rebuilding, and a closely monitored and scheduled rehabilitation plan.

Dr. Bob places metal plates and screws to secure and stabilize the knee during his surgical procedure and X-Rays the knee before and after to calculate precise measurements and placement needed for the surgery.

03/10/2026

Little Miss Sassafras helped Denali answer phone calls and schedule surgeries and wellness visits last week. Leaving fluffy kitty paw smudges all over the pages! 🐾

03/07/2026

We had a Jagdterrier visit us. Spook came in for puppy vaccines!

The Jagdterrier, or German Hunt Terrier, is known for being courageous, intelligent, and a strong-willed and driven German hunting and working dog.

A fun dog breed that we don't get to see often!

03/05/2026

Little Miss Sassafras visiting us here at the clinic. Isn’t she a cutie!

03/03/2026

Why do we often recommend doing blood work on our patients annually and before major surgeries and dental cleanings?

Blood work can establish a baseline on our healthy patients, monitors healthy organ function, surgical safety, and provides early detection of silent life threatening diseases early before symptoms appear.

In senior dogs and cats, blood work acts as a "silent detective," uncovering internal health changes that physical exams alone cannot detect. Because pets instinctively hide signs of illness, routine testing is the primary tool for early diagnosis and effective management of age-related conditions.

Blood work usually runs about $275-$375, depending upon the animal and type of blood tests. Contact us for more information.