Dogwood Pet

A Sweetheart Named Jessie!

dogwood — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:52:25 +0000

February is a time to celebrate love, indulge in chocolate (exclusive to humans only), and honor a wise and wonderful Golden Retriever named Jessie. We have been Jessie’s family veterinarian since she was a tiny, fluffy puppy. Today, at age 12, we continue to care for her through the senior years. Jessie is a cancer survivor and takes veterinary-approved supplements including shitake mushrooms and antioxidants. She also has acupuncture treatments for her recent cruciate ligament injury and to improve overall health and balance. Jessie continues to improve and we wish her the very best!

Celebrate Casper’s 20th Birthday Tonight (Jan 26), 5-7 p.m.!

dogwood — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:31:22 +0000

You’re invited!

Everyone’s favorite hospital cat, Casper, is celebrating his 20th birthday today, Jan 26th, between 5 and 7 p.m at Dogwood Pet Hospital.

Enjoy the company of your veterinary team and other pet owners, learn about senior wellness care, enjoy birthday cake, delicious food (provided by Agave Azul), beverages, prizes, and lots of birthday fun!

Dog Treat Recall | Merrick Beef Filet Squares

dogwood — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:24:24 +0000

Merrick Beef Filet Squares Dog Treats may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The FDA is warning consumers not to feed dogs this product with pakckage date of “Best By 111911.”

Adeane

dogwood — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:03:18 +0000

If you are looking for a good place to take your pet for care, go to Dogwood!

Teresa

dogwood — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:00:34 +0000

Dogwood is the BEST! I’ve been taking my pets there for about 5 years now and I and my pets have never been treated so well.

Test your senior pet care knowledge

dogwood — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:49:54 +0000

Has your pet entered the Golden Years and you’d like to learn more about his or her special senior needs? AAHA (the American Animal Hospital Association) has created a fun and informative quiz just for you!

Senior Pet Facts
30% have a hidden disease
62% of dogs age 10 years and older have symptoms of cognitive dysfunction
80% have dental disease

Take the Senior Pet Care Quiz now!

Patty's 14-year-old Irish Setter Penny

Celebrate Casper’s 20th Birthday, Jan 26th!

dogwood — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:37:35 +0000

Over the last 15 years, our hospital cat, Casper, has been a common fixture around Dogwood Pet Hospital. He often spends his Golden Years comfortably nestled on the receptionist’s desk eagerly accepting and giving affection to all that stop to visit. As a pet ambassador, Casper has spent many years visiting and nurturing patients during recovery. At 20, we are enthused to report that Casper is still healthy and happy!

Celebrate Casper’s monumental 20th year at Dogwood Pet Hospital on Tuesday, January 26th, 5-7 p.m. Enjoy the company of your veterinary team and other pet owners, learn about senior wellness care, enjoy birthday cake, delicious food (provided by Agave Azul), beverages, and prizes!

H1N1 flu now confiirmed in cats, dogs, and ferrets

dogwood — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:32:56 +0000

H1N1 now confirmed in ferrets, cats, and dogs, with likely transmission between people and their pets.

If anyone in your family has experienced flu-like symptoms, we recommend minimizing contact with your pets and scheduling a veterinary exam if your pet develops any respiratory symptoms.

Please visit the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association to read full article.

Holiday Hours

dogwood — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:17:32 +0000

DOGWOOD’S HOLIDAY HOURS 2009

December 24, 2009 (Christmas Eve): 7:30 – noon
December 25, 2009 (Christmas): CLOSED
We will resume normal business hours Saturday, December 26.

December 31, 2009 (New Year’s Eve): 7:30-4 p.m.
January 1, 2010 (New Year’s Day): CLOSED
We will resume normal business hours Saturday, January 2

If your pet needs emergency veterinary care and we care closed, we recommend VCA SE Portland Animal Hospital, 503-255-8139 ( S.E. 139th and Stark).

NORMAL HOSPITAL HOURS:

Monday 7:30 – 6:00
Tuesday 7:30 – 7:00
Wednesday 7:30 – 6:00
Thursday 7:30 – 6:00
Friday 7:30 – 6:00
Saturday 7:30 – 3:00
Sunday CLOSED

So, you’re thinking about getting a bird…

dogwood — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:11:58 +0000

Great! For some people, a bird can be a fantastic pet. However, for any potential bird owner, there are several things that are important to think about.

In the wild, birds thrive on a great deal of territory and many birds also thrive on a large community. In other words, most birds live to fly and to socialize. Unfortunately, these are often the very things we take away from a bird when we choose to have them live in captivity. Birds are intelligent, emotional animals with very specific needs different from cats and dogs. If you are thinking of getting a bird, please make sure you are prepared for a needy, long-lived (in some cases, over 50 years!) animal.

Much in the same way new parents buy all the baby supplies they can think of BEFORE the baby arrives, the same strategy is best for birds. Pre-purchasing will also decrease the likelihood of impulse buying. Make sure you have the set up, and then look around for your perfect feathered companion. It can be much more difficult to purchase a bird and then realize how many more dollars are needed just to house, feed and entertain this new pet.

First off, most pet stores do their best to not sell dangerous or unnecessary products to bird owners. However, some sales personnel may be under-informed or not as up-to-date as one would like. Make sure you do the research first and go into the store with a list of things you’ve decided you need. Better yet, consult with your veterinarian about what is best for your new bird! For example, did you know most birds do not actually thrive on an all seed diet? That some metal-based toys can be very dangerous? That adding vitamins to the water are not likely necessary? The good news is that there are many valuable resources available, especially if you are willing to take your time.

Stay tuned for Beginners Guide to Bird Set Up…