We love rabbits here at East Bend Animal Hospital. Not only are they adorable, but they are smart and full of personality. Rabbits can be trained to use the litterbox, come when they are called, and can even be taught tricks! Many people find that rabbits make the perfect addition to their family. [Read more…]
Cold Weather Safety & Our Pets
With the changing of the seasons comes beautiful leaves, football, snowfall, and pumpkin spice lattes. It also brings colder weather. While many of us enjoy the drop-in temperature, it is important that we remember our furry friends to make sure they are happy and safe this fall and winter. Many dangers exist around the house that constitute as medical emergencies. Some areas to watch out for include:
Frostbite
Just like us, our pets can experience frostbite if exposed to below freezing temperatures or icy conditions (frozen bodies of water, snow, icy sidewalks, etc.). Pets without thick coats, young pets, senior pets, and those that may be immune compromised are at an increased risk of experiencing frostbite. [Read more…]
Acupuncture for pets?
Acupuncture for pets?!?
Yes, it’s true, we utilize acupuncture as a modality for our pets here at East Bend Animal Hospital. This is an exciting field which is increasingly more accepted and clinical research is repeatedly showing positive results in the treatment of both animals and humans. [Read more…]
Your Pet’s Oral Health
Here at East Bend Animal Hospital we are passionate about all aspects of our pet’s health, including their oral health. Just like people, our furry friends often experience dental issues which can progress into dental disease. Oral care at home, and at the veterinary hospital, can both play important roles in keeping our pets healthy. [Read more…]
Fear Free Veterinary Visits
We recently celebrated our one-year anniversary of being a Fear Free Certified Practice here at East Bend Animal Hospital (one of only six practices in the state of Oregon and the only one in Central Oregon). We know that veterinary visits can be scary for your pets so we are committed to making our clinic as stress-free as possible. East Bend Animal Hospital also strives to create a positive veterinary experience for all of our patients.
What is Fear Free?
The Fear-Free initiative was founded by Dr. Marty Becker (from North Idaho Animal Hospital) in 2016. Fear Free focuses on the emotional well-being of all patients and works to reduce anxiety, fear, and stress during their veterinary visits.
In order to become a Fear Free Certified Practice all staff members must complete a Fear Free Certification and the hospital must pass a comprehensive onsite evaluation. Each year the clinic is reviewed before renewal is granted.
How do we implement Fear Free at our clinic?
- Our staff has taken time to complete extra education in behavior and low-stress handling techniques.
- We utilize species specific pheromones throughout the clinic for dogs and cats.
- Calming music is playing in all exam rooms and in the lobby.
- We have separate dog and cat waiting areas and examination rooms.
- A variety of treats are used throughout each patient’s visit and are available around the clinic (we encourage our clients to help themselves).
- We practice low-stress handling techniques (no scruffing or holding down a patient for treatments or examinations).
- We utilize PVP’s (pre-visit prescriptions) when needed to help a patient feel relaxed and stress-free before arriving at the clinic.
Please call us today if you would like to discuss how we can make your pet’s visit as stress free as possible.
