We all know the classic foods to completely avoid letting our dogs sample such as chocolate and raisins, and many are becoming more familiar with the idea of using caution when it comes to xylitol. But it still feels relatively unknown. I wanted to share my first-hand experience to raise awareness and understanding of the effects of xylitol. [Read more…]
Temporary On-Call Emergency Service
As many of you may already be aware, there is not currently an emergency hospital offering emergency services for pets between the hours of 12am-8am in Central Oregon at this time. In response to this change, the team at East Bend Animal Hospital has recently started offering temporary on-call emergency services for our current, established clients and their pets. [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…]
