Kim’s CIV Story
This post was written by Kim, one of the Frontier Veterinary Hospital managers. Prior to moving to Oregon and starting work at Frontier in the fall of 2016, I lived in Chicago and managed a small animal vet clinic there for many years. I had the rather unlucky...
URGENT: Canine Flu Update
UPDATE 3/1/18: There have now been 3 confirmed cases of CIV in the Grants Pass area of Southern Oregon. There is a current outbreak of the H3N2 strain of Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) in Silicon Valley that stretches from the San Jose area to San Francisco, with recent...
My pet is having an emergency and Frontier is closed! What do I do?
As available as your Frontier Family is, we are not a 24-hour hospital. So what should you do if your pet is having an emergency and Frontier is closed? If your pet is having a critical emergency, go to the facility that is closest to your geographical location for...
6th Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive
Donate now to our 6th Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive for Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter! What does the shelter need most? High-quality food is strongly requested - many pets who arrive at the shelter are not in their best health. Feeding high-quality food helps these...
8th Annual Pet Pictures with Santa!
Join us on Saturday, December 9th for our 8th Annual Pet Pictures with Santa. As always, 100% of the proceeds benefit Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter right here in Hillsboro! Where: Frontier, of course! Click here for directions. When: Saturday, December 9 Time: Call to...
Should You Be Worried About Canine Influenza?
What is Canine Influenza? Canine Influenza (CIV) is a viral respiratory infection found primarily in dogs. There have been two identified strains of the virus in the US: H3N8 and H3N2. These viruses are considered to be endemic in the United States. H3N8 According to...
Med Ed: What To Do If You Lose Your Cat
Warm weather brings the season for losing pets, especially cats. They’re looking for ways to get outside because of the weather and variety of scents, and even the most conscientious pet owner can still have their cat slip out of the house. One of the scariest things...
Puppy and Kitten Vaccines! (and just a tiny bit of immunology because we’re medical nerds)
Why do puppies and kittens need vaccines? The immune system is a complex and wonderful way to fight off invading viruses and bacteria. Antibodies are a part of the immune system that changes, adapts, and essentially learns. So when a puppy or kitten is born their...
Prevent Parasites & Shop Local!
Prevent Fleas & Worms + Save Money + Shop Local = Winning! It’s that time of year again- it’s Parasite Prevention Month right here in Hillsboro! It might not sound exciting, but preventing parasites is essential to keeping your pets and family safe and...
Why does my pet need sedation?
Our patients in veterinary medicine are often less than 100% cooperative for treatments that are necessary for us to keep them healthy. Using gentle handling techniques we can perform most treatments, however, even in the nicest pets, there are just some procedures...
