Statistics show that dogs have a 1 in 3 chance of developing cancer in their lifetime and is the leading cause of death in dogs. I can not count the times that a worried client has asked me "if he/she has cancer, it will show up on the bloodwork, right?" ...
Well, it was just a matter of time. Canine Influenza Virus has made it to the west coast. We have been lucky in Bend so far- no reported cases as of the day I write this post. Portland has had confirmed cases and most of you have heard of the...
Cat and Dog Vaccinations and Parasite Prevention for Your Pets Spring is here! Now is the time to start parasite preventatives and dog vaccinations in preparation for the warmer months ahead. Year-round use of heartworm, as well as, flea and tick prevention is recommended for pets that travel outside of...
Fleas, Ticks, and Mosquitoes in Oregon (Specifically Bend, OR and Surrounding Areas) When I arrived in Central Oregon (many) years ago, I was pleasantly surprised when I realized that fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes were things of the past. I bragged to friends back in the eastern United States that we did...