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As a hospital that helps keep pets healthy with preventive care and also offers urgent and emergency care, a big part of our job is helping pet owners understand whether their pet’s symptoms are an emergency. We asked Dr. Beedle to give us a rundown of the most commonly seen emergencies to help you know…

At Frontier, we strive to make boarding feel like your pet’s home away from home. Despite our best efforts, boarding can be stressful for your pet, however there are some simple things you can do to make adjusting to their stay at our pet hotel much easier! #1 Bring your pet’s food. This is by…

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 Flu or CIV, is highly contagious. As…

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 patients who was eating a Grain-Free…

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 to their owners 52.2% of the time. Cats without microchips were returned…

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 is using rodenticide (“rat poison”) products; these products are appealingly flavored and contain poison that will…

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, and Bravecto. The FDA reports that some animals have shown neurologic side effects such as…

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 wart for a tick, thus not all tick phone calls…

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, all of these pets were…

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 for 95 of the cases reported. Dairy was the second highest…