Ticks were once thought of as something that you and your pet encountered while hiking in the woods or in deeply forested areas. That’s no longer true as changes in weather patterns are helping to extend a tick’s range into the backyards of Bend. The Western black-legged tick, or deer tick, is of the highest
June is National Microchipping Month, and it’s a reminder for all pet owners to bring their unchipped pets to our vet clinic in Bend to get their chips and registered into a national database. The major benefit of microchipping your pet is the increased odds of being reunited if your pet gets lost or stolen.
Poison Prevention Awareness Month is designed to increase awareness of items in your household and premises that can result in an accidental pet poisoning. Chances are good that you’re cognizant of the fact that your home contains poisonous items, but there are other things that can also poison your pet that you might not be
The shift to winter weather, mild as it may be in Bend, means it’s time to add some precaution and extra protection to your pet’s outdoor excursions. Freezing temperatures mean people put out de-icer on their sidewalks, short-haired breeds have less protection against the cold and smaller pets tend to hide in wheel wells and
Thanksgiving is a time for eating good with the family. If you’re like most people, you probably include your pets in the definition of family. But before you go sharing the table foods with your pets, you need to know which ones are safe and which ones you shouldn’t feed to your pet at all. It’s
Halloween is all about having spooky fun and collecting loads of candy. It’s also a great excuse for dressing up your pet and taking them with the family for tricks and treats. But sometimes there are more tricks than treats for pets what with people looking to start trouble and celebratory items that can be
Warm weather means more activity for people, pets, weather and undomesticated critters. It also brings a host of dangers for pets. Being aware of pet distress and signs of injury to the body, as well as being more careful with letting a pet outside or off-leash is key to getting your pet through the summer
Summer is here and the area in and around Bend, Oregon, is full of swimming holes that are friendly to dogs. What better than to sneak off to the lake or river with your dog at your side and get some relief from the heat? Following are some tips for you and your dog to
Families are adopting new four-legged family members in record numbers and enjoying the rewards that come with pet ownership. In turn, many families are introducing pets and children together for the first time ever. Parents have to be vigilant when it comes to making sure that kids and pets interact safely as they get to
Springtime begins the renewal of the earth as it wakes up from its winter slumber. Doors are flung open and screens brought down, new growth emerges, and celebrations are planned. It’s also a good opportunity to make sure your home is secure and safe for your pets and to pay close attention to what they’re
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