Double Arrow Veterinary Clinic PC

12/09/2025

Another load of donations was delivered today — thanks to YOU! 🎉

We’re incredibly grateful for our generous clients, community members, and supporters who continue to make our Holiday Food Drive such a success. Your kindness is truly making a difference for local families this season. ❤️🎄

We’ll be accepting donations through December 17, so there’s still time to give!

Thank you for helping us spread hope and fill pantries across Wallowa County! 🐾💙

12/04/2025

🎄 Holiday Food Drive Update & A Huge Thank You! 🎄

Our hearts are full! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our clients and our amazing Wallowa County community, our holiday food drive is overflowing with kindness. ❤️

We just sent another full load over to Community Connection (photo included!), and it’s all because of you. Your donations are making a real difference for families in our community this season.

There’s still time to contribute! 🥫✨
Our final collection day is December 17th.

Thank you for continuing to show up, give generously, and support your neighbors. We are deeply grateful to serve such a caring community. 💙🐾

11/26/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Double Arrow!🍂

Holiday Hours:

Our clinic will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 so our team can enjoy the holiday with their families.

If you are in need of urgent care during this time, please call 541-426-4470 for emergency services.

We are truly grateful for our wonderful clients and community. Wishing you all a safe, cozy, and joy-filled Thanksgiving! 🐾🧡

11/22/2025

HORSE OWNERS - Here is a great update from Bend Equine about the current EHV-1/EHM outbreak.

Horse's associated with the current outbreak have been diagnosed so far in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado, and New Mexico. Health certificates and travel requirements have changed in certain states due to the outbreak and are continuing to change daily. We do not recommend traveling with your horse right now unless absolutely necessary due to the risks.

If you have specific questions, please ask away! We know these outbreaks are rightfully concerning, but there are measures that can be taken to minimize risk.

𝐄𝐇𝐕-𝟏 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐇𝐌 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

The initial outbreak of EHV-1 with an EHM (Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy) form occurred after a Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) World Finals event in Waco, TX (Nov. 5-9). After this event, many of the same horses attended other events in TX and OK before experiencing any clinical signs (average of 4-7 day incubation period), which is what contributed to the multi-state spread of this disease. After the BFA event in Guthrie, OK was cancelled, owners were advised to leave the premises, bringing potentially exposed horses back to their home states and is another reason why we are seeing the disease in so many areas now.

As of 12:00pm on 11/21/2025, there are 15 confirmed cases of EHM and 1 confirmed case of EHV-1 without neurologic signs in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado and New Mexico. There is one unrelated case (not associated with this event/outbreak) reported in Maryland. There are many other horses undergoing testing without confirmed, reported numbers at this time.

So, what does this mean for current travel recommendations, health certificate requirements and upcoming events?

𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐚 & 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠.: Horses that have been at the following locations will not be allowed entry into the state for 21 days following potential exposure even if they are not symptomatic if they have been on the following premises (subject to change):

- Extraco Events Center (Waco, TX)
- 377 Arena (Stephenville, TX)
- Lazy E Arena (Guthrie, OK)
- Jackson County (Edna, TX)

Health certificates for the horses traveling into these states will require a statement from the veterinarian filling out the health certificate stating that the horse has not been on one of these premises (or any that come up with an EHV-1/EHM positive case) for the 21 days leading up to the date of the health certificate.

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝟑𝟎 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟓 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐇𝐕-𝟏/𝐄𝐇𝐌.

The National Finals Rodeo Committee released the following statement this morning in regards to the NFR event happening in December:
- “All horses must have a 7 day Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) and unique entry permit number obtained from the NV Dept. of Ag.
- All participants and competitors are responsible for daily temperature monitoring of their horses.
- There is a no-travel advisory for all horses participating and competing at the NFR.
- Enhanced verification and check-in procedures will be in place at the Thomas & Mack Center.
- Biosecurity measures will be maintained throughout the event.”

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 (𝐎𝐃𝐀) has additionally released new rules to mitigate EHV risk. Exhibitions/events where other equines will be present need to register with the ODA at least 20 days prior to the event. Additionally, event organizers/producers need to have a record of all animals/competitors for 90 days following the event, which will only need to be made available to the ODA in the case of an outbreak. They recommend consulting with your licensed veterinarian on protocols to establish if a sick animal is discovered during the event, and a licensed veterinarian of record must be available to provide services during the event. If any animals show potential signs of infectious, contagious or communicable disease they will not be allowed entry to exhibitions/events, and should remain isolated until they are able to be examined by a veterinarian.

As this is an evolving situation, guidelines will likely continue to change. Please feel free to ask questions in the comments below.

Up to date information on reported positive cases can be found here: https://equinediseasecc.org/news/article/Equine-Herpesvirus-Myeloencephalopathy-(EHM)-Outbreak

Rules for the state of OR can be found here: https://www.oregon.gov/oda/animal-health-feeds-livestock-id/exhibitions/pages/exhibition-rules.aspx

-Dr. Cooper

11/17/2025

🎉 Early Closure Notice 🎉

Heads up to all our amazing clients!

Our clinic will be closing early on Wednesday, November 19th at 12:00 PM for some much-needed staff appreciation and training time.

Our team works incredibly hard all year, and we’re excited to both celebrate them and sharpen our skills so we can continue providing you—and your animals—the very best care! 🐾💙

Thank you for your understanding!

11/17/2025

🎉 We’re Launching Our FIRST-EVER Double Arrow Holiday Food Drive! 🎉

We’re thrilled to kick off this new tradition and come together as a community to support Community Connections of Wallowa County. Since this is our very first drive, we’re hoping to make an incredible impact—and we’d love for you to be part of it!

You can drop off donations at the clinic Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM–5:15 PM. All donations must be received by December 17th.

✨ And to make things extra fun…
Every single item you donate earns you an entry into our holiday raffle for $100 off a small animal or equine dental! It’s our way of saying thank you for giving back—plus a little holiday cheer for your four-legged friends.

📄 See the flyer below for donation lists and additional details!

We can’t wait to see the generosity of our amazing community in action. Thank you for helping us start this new holiday tradition with excitement, heart, and a whole lot of local love. ❤️🎄

If you have any questions, we’re here and happy to help!

10/29/2025

🎃 🍂
Our team had such a wonderful time together today—sharing food, laughter, and a little friendly pumpkin-carving competition! With hot cider in hand and creativity flowing, it was a reminder of how special it is to work alongside such an amazing group of people. Grateful for the fun, the teamwork, and the smiles that make our clinic feel like family. 🧡🎃

10/28/2025

We had so many amazing entries in our Howl-o-ween Costume Contest that we just couldn’t pick only one winner!

So… we decided to share two more fabulous contestants who totally stole our hearts!

A huge thank you to everyone who submitted their entries — you made this contest such a fun success! 💕 We loved seeing all your creativity and cuteness, and we’re already planning to do it again next year!

10/28/2025

And the Howl-o-ween Costume Contest winner is…

Oliver Wendell and Gracie Mae! Here is their story:

Hi everyone,

It’s me, Oliver Wendell. Mama said I had to send in pictures for the Halloween costume contest—and, unfortunately, I also had to include my little sister, Gracie Mae. (Her words, not mine.)

So, per Mama’s “instructions,” you’ll find photos of me and Gracie Mae together. But, between us, I slipped in one of just me—because, honestly, maybe I can win without her. Then I started to feel a little bad (ugh, guilt is exhausting), so I added one of just Gracie Mae too. Don’t tell her—it’ll go straight to her fluffy little head.

Anyway, this year I decided to go hunting. I put on my cowboy hat and scarf, grabbed my Nerf Compact Blaster, and was ready for action. Gracie Mae, of course, saw me and decided she wanted to come too—because she got a new cowgirl hat, scarf, and matching sunglasses. Apparently, she thought this was a fashion show and not a serious hunting expedition.

While I was focusing on bagging a few birds for dinner, Gracie was... well, “scaring” them away with her dramatic commentary and nonstop posing. Still, I managed to land two good ones (very impressive, if I do say so myself). I tried to take a heroic solo victory photo, but, naturally, someone had to squeeze into the frame.

Life was simpler before Gracie Mae came along. Why wasn’t one dog enough? (Mama, I’m looking at you.)

Anyway, please accept my official entry—photos included—and wish me luck. If there’s a “Most Patient Big Brother” award, I think I’ve got that one in the bag.

Your friend,
Oliver Wendell (and reluctantly, Gracie Mae)

P.S. No rubber ducks were hurt during this photoshoot.

10/26/2025

🎃 Pumpkin Carving Contest! 🎃

Our team is taking a little time for some fall fun and friendly competition! 🍂 The clinic will be closed on Tuesday, October 28th from 12:00–1:30pm while we have a staff pumpkin carving contest. 🎨🕸️

We’ll reopen right after — ready to care for your pets (and maybe showing off a few pumpkin masterpieces 😄).

Thanks for your understanding and for cheering on our amazing team! 🐾✨