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I found a baby bird! What can I do?

Contrary to popular belief, if you find a baby bird on the ground here in the Portland area, it is probably NOT abandoned.  Spring is the time of year that most wild baby birds are learning how to fly. To do this, they often fall and tumble from their nest in their efforts, and their parents…

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Effective Flea Control – Here’s How

Get rid of fleas and keep them away! Having fleas on your pet and in your home can be frustrating, but if you follow these steps carefully, you can eradicate fleas and keep them away: Control Fleas On Your Pets – Use an effective topical or oral flea medication on ALL PETS in your household. …

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Flea FAQs

The Flea Troubleshooting Guide: “I treated Fluffy 2 months ago with the stuff you sell, but I am still seeing fleas.  It didn’t work!” Likely there were immature fleas (pupae) in the environment that have hatched from their cocoon and jumped back on Fluffy. Vacuuming frequently is important, and continued use of the flea medication…

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My pet has fleas… but it isn’t summer!

Fleas are a year-round problem in the Portland area because of our mild climate How did this happen and what do I do to get rid of them? Fleas thrive when the weather is warm and humid, but fleas can survive year-round in our mild Northwest climate, and they especially like pets who live indoors. …

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Can my dog tear his ACL?

Your dog’s Cranial Cruciate Ligament is akin to the ACL in humans, and tearing this ligament is one of the most common knee injuries in dogs. Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CrCL) Injury & Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) Surgery In dogs, the Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CrCL) is analogous to a person’s Anterior Cruciate Ligament, also known…

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Why does my dog’s ear look like a wonton?

We asked Dr. Yung about this type of ear infection, also called “pillow ear” or “hematomato.” What is an Aural Hematoma? A hematoma is swelling created by a broken blood vessel after bleeding has occurred inside a tissue. Hematomas in the earflaps are called aural hematomas (which sounds like “oral” but has nothing to do…

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Marijuana & Pets

Marijuana Poisoning in Cats and Dogs As of July 1, 2015, recreational marijuana has been made legal in Oregon.  If Washington and Colorado (where marijuana is also legal) are to be examples, veterinarians in Oregon should expect a significant increase in marijuana toxicity cases in pets, particularly dogs.  Dove Lewis has already seen a significant increase…

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How Veterinary Acupuncture Helped Bruiser the Dachshund

In May of 2007, Bruiser was rushed to an emergency animal hospital with severe back pain and mild neurological deficits (paralysis). His caretakers, Christy and Mike, knew immediately that something was terribly wrong when he stopped eating and made a horrible grunting noise when he tried to curl up, or after a walk. A neurologist…

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Introducing a New Cat to Your Household

What are the best ways to successfully introduce a new cat into my household of pets? If you have a pet that is known to be aggressive toward other animals, it is best to seek professional behavior advice before introducing a new cat.  This is especially true if you have a cat or dog that…

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Just Say No… to “Anesthesia-Free Dentistry”

What is “Anesthesia-Free Dentistry”? Commonly known as “anesthesia-free dental cleanings”, the practice involves scaling (scraping with a sharp instrument) of a dog or cat’s teeth without putting the pet under anesthesia. Why is it a problem? There is no way to clean under the gumline where periodontal disease occurs, and periodontal disease is what leads to…

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