1440 E. Powell Blvd.
Gresham, OR
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Woof! (that’s “hello” in English). My name is Watson, and I’m super excited to be Dogwood’s newest pet of the month. My parents have been taking me to Dogwood since ’02 when I was just a young pup. Today, I’m 13 years’ old and quite the Casanova. It’s no secret that I have crushes on both Dr. Prull and Nurse Sandy. They love it when I adoringly bat my eyelashes during acupuncture and laser therapy. (more…)
INDY
At 10 years’ old, Indy is an incredibly loving, good-natured Labrador receiving a unique combination of integrative therapy (traditional and natural care) to help her arthritis and pain.
Her integrative therapy plan includes:
Since Indy began her therapy 1 1/2 years ago, she is overall happier and more mobile.
This month’s Pet of the Month is the ever-so-handsome Hunter. Hunter came to us with a leaky bladder this fall. He has a
very common kitty ailment–a blocked urethra. He was unable to urinate and his bladder muscles weakened. After several days of treatment including a urinary catheter and muscle relaxants, Hunter’s bladder healed and he began urinating on his own. What a relief! Hunter is eating a therapeutic urinary diet made by Royal Canin to prevent future blockages.
Hunter is not a stranger to healthy eating. His loving owner recently opened Gresham’s first fresh and natural grocery store, Lillian’s Natural Marketplace located on 3rd & Miller.
Sugar-free gum seems like a harmless treat to have around the house. Our Pet of the Month, Sophie, an 8 year old lab, learned the hard way that sugar-free gum is poisonous to dogs and cats. Sophie was hospitalized last month for Xylitol poisoning. She found a pack of Trident and ate the whole thing! Sophie’s owner fortunately knew of the dangers of sugar-free gum and rushed Sophie right in. We had to make her vomit the gum and then she needed IV fluids for a few days. Xylitol causes a severe drop in blood sugar and can lead to liver failure. Sophie was fine after treatment, but her owner is now keeping the gum out of reach!
This month’s Pet of the Month is Lola. She is a 7 year old Chihuahua mix that has been coming to Dogwood since June 2007. Her visits to Dogwood have been great! She is overall a healthy small breed dog coming to us for vaccines, blood tests and almost yearly dental cleanings. You see, like many small breed dogs, Lola suffers from chronic dental disease. Chronic Dental Disease is when there is a build up of tartar and gingivitis (gum disease) leading to 12 tooth extractions! Now with many of the teeth gone that were causing her to be uncomfortable, Lola is doing great and enjoying her summer with her family!
July’s pet of the Month is Eddy, he is a 13-year-old domestic shorthair coming to Dogwood since 2008. Most recently Eddy came in this June, weak and vomiting. We examined and tested his blood, which showed elevated liver values and hyperthyroidism. We started Eddy on the prescription drug Tapazole, a Chinese herb, Long Dan Xie Gan Tang, and a liver supplement. So far so good, Eddy is taking his medicine and on the mend. How to tell if your cat is hyperthyroid.
