Salem Veterinary Emergency Clinic

Salem Veterinary Emergency Clinic Privately owned, locally owned, proud to be part of the Salem community since 1998.

06/06/2026

Vaccinating animals against rabies protects them and creates a “buffer zone” between humans and rabid animals.

Under Oregon law, all dogs are required to be vaccinated against rabies. Veterinarians strongly recommend vaccination for cats, ferrets and horses.

Multnomah County requires cats to be vaccinated against rabies. Nationally, twice as many cats as dogs are reported to have rabies each year, so it's important to vaccinate them. Cats come into contact with bats far more often than other pets and, if not vaccinated, may have to be quarantined for an extended time or euthanized after such contact.

Do not pick up or touch bats. If you encounter a bat during the day, it is likely unhealthy and should be avoided. Anyone bitten by a bat should be proactively vaccinated against rabies if the bat is not available for testing.

Keep Animals and Humans Safe
◗ Vaccinate dogs, cats, ferrets and horses.
◗ Watch wildlife from a distance. Don't feed, approach or handle wild animals.
◗ Feed pets indoors. Keep garbage in secure containers and away from wildlife.
◗ Seal openings in buildings and place screens in chimneys to block access to bats and other wildlife.

05/29/2026

Tomorrow at Friends of Felines from 12-12:30PM! We have food for owned cats and feral/outdoor cats. No litter, flea medications or prescription food will be available.

FOF has a once a month pantry assistance policy. Patrons of the May 7th pantry event are not eligible to attend this event. The limited amount of donated cat food we receive MUST be spread out to help as many cats as possible.

We appreciate your understanding.

05/28/2026

Oregon Health Authority is reminding the public that we are entering the season for harmful algae blooms. Not all Oregon waterways are monitored for cyanobacteria, so it's important to know what to watch for. A harmful algal bloom can look foamy, scummy, thick like paint, and pea-green or blue-green in color. It can look like a thick green or brownish-red mat, or bright green clumps suspended in the water. If you find thick, brightly colored foam, scum or mats in a lake, pond, river or stream—especially in shallow, marshy areas where cyanobacteria blooms can form—don’t let your pet drink or swim in the water.

Symptoms in Dogs
Exposure to a harmful algae bloom can result in:
* Weakness or collapse
* Nausea, vomiting
* Excessive drooling
* Weakness, fatigue, stumbling
* Abdominal pain
* Diarrhea
* Difficulty breathing
* Shaking, trembling
* Seizure like activity—tremors, rigidity, paralysis
* Liver failure

If your dog goes into the water:
* Don’t let your pet lick its fur.
* Wash your pet with clean water as soon as possible.
* If your dog has symptoms such as drooling, weakness, vomiting, staggering and convulsions after being in water, seek immediate veterinary care. Acute, life-threatening symptoms from cyanobacteria toxins often develop rapidly. Death can occur within minutes to hours after exposure.

Current advisories:
* Lost Creek Lake in Jackson County (Precautionary)
* Agency Lake in Klamath County (Precautionary)
* Upper Klamath Lake in Klamath County (Precautionary)
* Haystack Reservoir in Jefferson County (Precautionary)
* Ochoco Reservoir in Crook County (Precautionary)
* Willow Creek Reservoir in Morrow County (Precautionary)
* McKay Reservoir in Umatilla County (Precautionary)
Precautionary Status: A bloom has been sighted and water sampling is unavailable within 1 business day due to limited resources. Oregon Health Authority will issue pre-emptive public warnings following reports of dog illnesses or deaths possibly resulting from cyanotoxin exposure.

* South Umpqua River: The advisory covers the South Umpqua River from Canyonville downstream to the confluence with the mainstem Umpqua River, and the mainstem Umpqua River downstream past Elkton to Sawyers Rapids. Pools in the bedrock along the rivers edge are known to develop cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) blooms that can be harmful to pets and people if accidental ingestion occurs. (PERMANENT ADVISORY)

We post algae advisories on our Web site at: https://www.oregonvma.org/toxic-algae-advisories

05/28/2026

Lucky is a 12 year old Pitbull mix who has a large mass and was evaluated at RADPetsCorvallis. She is scheduled for a spay, mass removal, and dental today at RAD. Special thanks to PAL - Prevent a Litter - Oregon for covering her spay, and for being such amazing partners! AND of course our amazing donors who make this care possible! Please consider donating so that we can continue to say yes🩷

05/26/2026

Would love to see you at one of our upcoming outreach events!

05/16/2026

Do you know what to do in case of a pet emergency? This checklist can ensure you're prepared. During today's theme of being prepared for emergencies, take a moment to learn these 7️⃣ things. You can find more helpful information here: https://bit.ly/4mjVtr1

05/15/2026

We just updated our wishlist with some essentials that the cats and kittens would love to have while in our care. One of our biggest needs going into the summer months are additional air purifiers for our facility, to keep the air clean and fresh for the cats and their visitors!

We have a lot of toys, treat dispensers and interactive play items on our Amazon and Chewy wishlists for our kitties that need a little extra challenge or mental stimulation!

05/15/2026

May is Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month. The most common reason for skin problems in pets is an underlying allergy. Allergies are one of the most common causes of recurrent ear infections in companion pets. Your veterinarian or a veterinary dermatologist can diagnose what is causing your pet's skin issues or asthma and recommend a treatment plan.

05/09/2026

With all of the nursing mothers and litters that have come through our doors over the last few weeks, we are running low on many essential supplies!

We would love for you to visit our Amazon and Chewy wishlists and shower our foster program with love and support, so that we can continue to provide top notch care for the most vulnerable felines!

TOP NEEDS THIS MONTH:
- Weruva wet cat food
- Mother & babycat wet & dry food
- Baby Scales
- Thermometers
- Handheld blacklight flashlight

05/09/2026

Today is National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day!

Creating an emergency plan and preparing a disaster kit for yourself and your pets can help you make decisions quickly during an emergency.

Here you can find a few tips of items to have available in case of emergency/natural disaster.

Address

3215 Market Street NE
Salem, OR
97301

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 12am
Saturday 12am - 12am
Sunday 12am - 12am

Telephone

+15035888082

Website

https://pay.withcherry.com/salem-veterinary-emergency-clinic/

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