When Charlie, a sweet Vizsla mix, started acting lethargic and refusing his usual walks, his family knew something was wrong. They brought him to an urgent care clinic, where an ultrasound revealed fluid in his abdomen and a suspected splenic mass.
PORTLAND, Ore. – Mae, a 3-year-old Australian Shepherd, defied the odds after a life-threatening accidental ingestion of 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), a human supplement often used for mood support.
Deck the halls with boughs of holly … but be sure it’s out of reach of your furry friends! It’s easy to get swept up in the festivities of the season, but don’t forget that added fun means added risks for your pets.
DoveLewis, the region’s only nonprofit, 24-hour veterinary hospital, is thrilled to launch Oregon’s only Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Residency Program.
Fritzie, a young Aussie doodle, was referred to DoveLewis by Tanasbourne Veterinary Emergency for continued care. Her journey began when her family found an open bottle of Advil, but Fritzie’s symptoms didn’t immediately follow.
Rioli was diagnosed with immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (ITP), a serious condition where her immune system mistakenly attacked her own platelets, leading to significant bleeding and anemia.