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05/07/2025

Day #1 of Snip Snip Hooray was a huge success. Thanks again to Cynthia for your amazing gift to the community! This silly kitty is one of many that received surgery today. He definitely kept us smiling 😸.

04/13/2025

Thanks to our generous sponsor, Cynthia Liebelt, we are now able to schedule cats for spay/neuter that otherwise may not have received surgery due to financial constraints. If you have been wanting to fix your cat but have been held back due to finances, please visit snipcentral.com/hooray to schedule your cat for surgery 🐾

03/27/2025

We always love receiving mail from our patients. Thanks for the smile, Nutmeg 😺

03/17/2025

It's time to get your cats in to be spayed/neutered before unplanned pregnancies are upon us. Schedule online at snipcentral.com 🐾

01/25/2025

On January 24, the Oregon Department of Agriculture announced that a cat in Washington County recently tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI—more specifically, avian influenza type A H5N1). The outdoor cat with a history of exposure to wild waterfowl (ducks and geese) was examined by a veterinarian after exhibiting symptoms, including a fever, runny nose and eyes, lethargy, difficulty breathing and loss of appetite. The cat was diagnosed with pneumonia and the veterinarian notified the ODA of the suspected case. Andrea Cantu-Schomus, an agriculture department spokeswoman, told the Capital Chronicle that the cat was so ill that it had to be euthanized. (Note: This is a different case than the Washington County cat that died in December as a result of eating now recalled food.)

The confirmed diagnosis was achieved through a collaboration between ODA, the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (ODVL) at Oregon State University, and the USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL). While a complete genome sequence is pending, preliminary tests confirm the H5N1 virus the cat contracted was not the strain circulating in dairy cattle in other states. To date, Oregon has no confirmed cases of H5N1 in cattle.

Cats, including both domestic and wild cats, such as tigers, mountain lions, lynx, etc., are particularly sensitive to H5N1 avian influenza, and care should be taken not to expose these animals to the virus. Dogs can also contract H5N1, though they appear less susceptible to the virus than cats. Tips to help protect your pet from H5N1:

* Do not feed your pet undercooked or raw meat, including uncooked or freeze-dried meat-based diets, treats, or animal products.

* Do not feed your pet raw (unpasteurized) milk or colostrum.

* Keep pets away from wild birds, poultry, and cattle (especially in areas with known H5N1 outbreaks).

* Prevent pets from eating birds or other wild animals.

* Wash your hands after touching raw meat and after interacting with poultry, livestock or animals outside your household.

* Consider changing clothing and shoes after interacting with animals or birds with unknown health status and before interacting with your own pets.

Seek veterinary care if your cat or dog appears to have any of the following symptoms of illness, especially if the pet has eaten raw or unpasteurized foods or has had contact with wild birds or poultry:

* Fever
* Lethargy
* Low appetite
* Reddened or inflamed eyes
* Discharge from the eyes and nose
* Respiratory distress
* Neurologic signs, like tremors, seizures, incoordination, or blindness

Veterinarians must immediately report any suspected cases of influenza in animals to the Oregon Department of Agriculture at (503) 986-4711.

10/23/2024

Don't we just have the cutest patients?

10/18/2024

Sammy escaped from his carrier while traveling with his owner on 10/17. He was last seen at NW 7th St/ NW Cedar Ave in Redmond. He is not familiar with Redmond and shy around new people. If you see him, please contact the clinic with his most recent location so we can alert his owner. Please do not chase him as he is a nervous kitty and will likely run. Thank you for your help in bringing Sammy home!

10/16/2024

Happy National Feral Cat Day! If you have a feral cat in your neighborhood, consider scheduling it for TNR (trap-neuter-release) surgery to celebrate Feral Cat Day. The kitties will thank you (it may be by hissing, but we know what they really mean is thank you) 😸

National Feral Cat Day was created to raise awareness about community cats and promote Trap-Neuter-Return programs to help them.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ynrjsz

09/28/2024

Today is World Rabies Day! How can you do your part? It's easy, just make sure your pets are up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations. You can sign up for our vaccine clinics at: snipcentral.com 🐾

Today is and this year's theme is "Breaking rabies boundaries,” which highlights that One Health is not for a selected few but for everyone. Here are some key takeaways from our "Rabies in the U.S." infographic.

✔️ The total cases in animals decreased in 2022 compared to 2021 by 2.3% - the third straight year cases decreased
🦇 Bats were the most frequently reported rabid animal in the U.S. in 2022. Over 1/3 of animal rabies cases in the U.S. in 2022 were bats.
0️⃣ Human cases of rabies in the U.S. in 2022

Remember, the best way to protect your animals from this deadly disease is through vaccination and to keep them away from wildlife that can spread the disease. Learn more at avma.org/Rabies.

09/03/2024

Have you checked if your pet is due for vaccines recently? Don't forget that your furry friend needs vaccine boosters every one to three years depending on the vaccine type. Puppies and kittens need more frequent boosters if they are receiving their initial series. Find our vaccine clinic schedule online at: snipcentral.com

Vaccines trigger the immune system to fight future infections. They stimulate the production of antibodies that are able to destroy the virus or other organism that would otherwise cause disease. Vaccines protect your pets from many dangerous diseases a

09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day to you all! Today is the purr-fect day to register your cat for their spay or neuter surgery. Register for our Redmond clinic online at: snipcentral.com

08/18/2024

Nothing makes us happier than seeing an entire family come in for their spay/neuter surgeries. What a purr-fect way to stop the cycle of pet overpopulation 🐾