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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…

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. …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Our doctors brainstormed some fun facts about pets (some that even our staff didn’t know!) for a new series we’re calling “Did you know?” Some are pet health and some are just plain fun! Extra special thanks to Dr. Yung for putting it all together for us. We’ll add a new fact each week, so…

What is Leptospirosis? Leptospirosis (often referred to “lepto” for short) is a zoonotic disease carried by spirochete bacteria.  The spirochete is shed primarily in the urine of infected animals and enters the body through cuts, abraded skin, water-softened skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Lepto has hundreds of types, called serovars, with 4-5 particular serovars that are…