On Friday August 2nd, we received notice from Oregon's Public Health Veterinarian, Dr. Emilio DeBess, that at least 2 rescue dogs in Portland have tested positive for CIV. If only a couple of dogs have the flu, why is it a concern? Canine Influenza, also known as Dog...

by Dr. Beedle This is an issue that has hit close to home at Frontier. As you may remember from our advisory last year, this first came to light when Frontier’s own Dr. Palmer and Dr. Yung diagnosed a case of Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in one of our...

by Kasondra Why should I microchip my pet?On the AVMA’s (American Veterinary Medical Association) website, there was a study of 7,700 stray animals in shelters. Dogs without microchips were returned to their owners 21.9% of the time. Dogs with microchips were returned...

by Dr. Claire Peterson Here at Frontier Veterinary Hospital, we are seeing more and more pet chickens as people are exploring how awesome it is to have fresh eggs straight from your own backyard! Unfortunately, I’m also seeing a lot of chickens coming in that either...

People in the Portland Metro area routinely experience problems with unwanted rodents in or around their homes. Our mild climate and abundance of resources provide excellent habitat for these critters. The most popular method of controlling unwanted rodent populations...

Some of you may have recently seen news reports about the FDA’s announcement on the potential for neurologic side effects with some flea and tick preventatives. These are products in what is called the ‘isoxazoline class’, which includes Nexgard, Simparica, Credelio,...

Ticks are a common parasite in the northwest. Although present year-round, they are most frequently encountered in spring and summer. We often get calls from clients, concerned that their dog (less often cat) has a tick on them. Quite often, dog parents will mistake a...

On June 15, 2018, The Oregonian reported that a bat testing positive for the Rabies virus was found inside a Lake Oswego home. While no one was bitten by the bat, it is possible that the dog and two cats who reside at the home had contact with the bat. Fortunately,...

With many people avoiding grains in their own diets, pet food companies have recognized this trend and developed grain-free pet foods marketed to health-conscious pet owners. While grain-free foods can be fine, a concern has been raised by cardiologists who have...

Is Grain-Free Healthier? The short answer to this complicated question is - it depends! While food allergies do exist, protein sources are far more often the culprit rather than grains. In one study with 278 dogs, beef was the most common allergen, being responsible...