Rogers Veterinary Service

04/28/2026

Veterinary Transitions -

04/01/2026

Spring is here, and with it come warmer days, more sunshine, and rapidly growing pasture grass. Are your horses at risk for grass founder? Our friends at the American Association of Equine Practitioners explain what grass founder (laminitis) is, and offer some tips on how to avoid it.

DO YOU KNOW WHAT CAUSES GRASS FOUNDER?

Spring is a wonderful time of the year, but it may be the beginning of some serious problems for horses vulnerable to grass founder — like horses that are over the age of 10, easy keepers, overweight or cresty-necked.

Laminitis or founder, as it is commonly called, is inflammation of the laminae of the horse’s foot. Laminae are the delicate, accordion-like tissues that attach the inner surface of the hoof wall to the coffin bone (the bone in the foot). A horse suffering from laminitis experiences a decrease in blood flow to the laminae, which in turn begin to die and separate. The final result is hoof wall separation, rotation of the coffin bone and extreme pain. In severe cases, the coffin bone will actually rotate through the sole of the horse’s hoof where it becomes infected and can ultimately lead to the horse having to be euthanized.

Laminitis can be triggered by different causes, like repeated concussion on hard ground (road founder), grain overload, retained placenta, hormonal imbalance (Cushing’s syndrome), obesity, and lush grass.

In cases of grass founder, the sugar fructans produced by rapidly growing grass stimulates an overgrowth of bacteria in the horse’s large intestine. The bacteria produce and release toxins (endotoxins) that are carried by the bloodstream to the foot where they cause damage to the laminae and small blood vessels.

The best way to deal with laminitis is preventing and managing the causes under your control. Consult your equine practitioner for further information and to formulate a plan tailored to your horse's individual situation. If you suspect laminitis, consider it a medical emergency and notify your veterinarian immediately.

03/11/2026

Leanne Schuetze, Certified Veterinary Practice Manager here at Rogers Veterinary Service, has been named the Practice Manager of the Year by the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association. The award recognizes the role of the practice/office manager in clinical practice and salutes an individual who has exhibited exceptional professionalism in leading the practice. Leanne's leadership responsibilities at RVS include training new employees, managing the practice’s integrated software system, assisting with scheduling and invoicing, engaging with vendors and sales representatives, and so much more. In other words, with little fanfare, Leanne rolls up her sleeves and brings her depth of knowledge and experience to help successfully guide the ever-changing and ever-growing operations at our busy mixed-animal mobile veterinary practice. Leanne has been with the RVS team since 2013. She received her recognition during the OVMA's annual Oregon Veterinary Conference, held March 6-8 in Corvallis. Congratulations, Leanne!

02/11/2026

The Oregon Veterinary Medical Association recently shared the Pet Poison Helpline's Top 10 Toxins for Pets for 2025. Keep your pets safe from these toxins ...

Keep your pets safe from these toxins!

Data and graphic: Pet Poison Helpline

12/19/2025

Merry Christmas from Rogers Vet Service -

We are incredibly grateful for your steadfast support and ongoing loyalty by entrusting us with your animals veterinary care.  Our Rogers Veterinary Service family wishes you and yours a very blessed Christmas and a happy New Year!  

12/16/2025

Rogers Veterinary Service will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Thursday, Jan. 1, for our annual Christmas break. We will be on call and available for emergencies for our established clients during this time. Our office will reopen Friday, Jan. 2, at 8 a.m. We ask that if you need prescriptions refilled in the next week or two, please submit those requests to us before the end of the day Monday, Dec. 22, so we can have them ready for you by Tuesday, Dec. 23. We will do our best to accommodate any urgent medication needs during our holiday closure. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Rogers Veterinary Service!

11/27/2025

We are thankful to be part of your and your animal's lives. Happy Thanksgiving from Rogers Veterinary Service!

11/19/2025

Rogers Veterinary Service will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 30, for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will be on call and available for emergencies for our established clients during this time. Our office will reopen Monday, Dec. 1, at 8 a.m. We ask that if you need prescriptions refilled in the next week or two, please get those requests to us before the end of the day Monday, Nov. 24, so we can have them ready for you by Tuesday, Nov. 25. Also, for planning purposes, RVS will be closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1 for our annual Christmas holiday break. Happy Holidays from Rogers Veterinary Service!

10/29/2025

Here are some additional tips on keeping your pets safe and comfortable on Halloween from the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association.

🎃👻 Halloween is almost here! Here are some tips to help keep your pet safe on the spookiest night of the year. 👻🎃

10/28/2025

Our friends at the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association have a few tips for helping keep your pets safe this Halloween ...

Spooky season has arrived! Here are some tips to help keep your pet safe during the Halloween festivities:

Halloween Treats Are Not for Pets 🍬🍫
* Keep holiday treats and candies out of your pet's reach.
* Unsweetened, dark, bittersweet and baking chocolate can be toxic to pets. If your dog eats chocolate, call your veterinarian or an animal poison control center, as treatment may need to be rendered immediately. Symptoms of toxicity include excitement, nervousness, trembling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst or urination, muscle spasms and seizures.
* Keep gum, candy or breath mints containing the sweetener xylitol away from your pets. When a pet eats even a small amount of xylitol, it causes a surge of insulin, and the animal's blood sugar may drop quickly and dangerously.

Decorations Are Potential Tricks 🕸🎃
* Halloween decorations such as fake cobwebs should be kept out of reach of pets.
* Glow sticks can be hazardous if chewed or ingested, causing mouth pain and irritation, as well as profuse drooling and foaming at the mouth.
* Light strands, loose wires and electric cords can be a serious hazard to your pet, especially puppies, who may chew them.
* Never leave candles, such as those in jack-o-lanterns, unattended—especially around puppies and kittens.
* Never allow your pets to eat a leftover jack-o-lantern, as a rotted, moldy pumpkin can make them seriously ill.

08/20/2025

Rogers Veterinary Service wishes all of our clients competing in 4-H, FFA and Open Class events at this year's Oregon State Fair the best of luck. The 2025 Oregon State Fair opens Friday, Aug. 22, and runs through Monday, Sept. 1, at the state fairgrounds, located at 2330 17th St. NE in Salem. For more information: www.oregonstatefair.org.