Every year, the Oregon International Airshow is held at the Hillsboro Airport, just minutes away from Frontier Veterinary Hospital! Although it is fun to watch, some of our furry friends don’t do well with the increased loud noises from the airplanes.
If you live close to the airport and think your pet will be affected by the noise, please reach out to us as soon as possible for some sedative medication that can help keep them calm during the show. Please allow 3-5 days to fulfill you prescription request due to increased call volume.
Per Oregon law, we do require that your pet be seen within the 12 months to prescribe any prescription medication. Please contact us to schedule an appointment if needed! If your pet has not been seen within the last year and we are unable to see them for an exam, we do carry non-prescription over the counter ElleVet CBD calming chews for dogs, calming pheromone collars for cats and dogs, and calming pheromone sprays and wall plugs ins for both cats and dogs.
Even if your pet is on a calming medication, this event can still be very stressful for them. You can set up a quiet area that your pets can go to make them feel safer. We recommend an area of your home that has their favorite blankets, beds and toys with access to food and water. For a great distraction, we recommend stuffed Kong® toys, puzzle feeders, lick or snuffle mats and having soft music or television on in the background.
The city will shut down some of the roads around the hospital for the air show. If you have an appointment the weekend of the show (May 16th-18th), please add a few minutes of travel time to compensate for the road closures and increased traffic. If you are more than 5 minutes late to your appointment, we will need to reschedule to make sure that you and your pet get as much time with the doctor as possible.
We hope that everyone has a fun and safe airshow! Please remember that you can always call or text us at (503) 648-1643 if you have any questions or would like to fill any medication.
For more information on this year’s air show visit https://oregonairshow.com/hillsboro-2025/
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