While cats love exploring nature, the great outdoors can offer a variety of dangers for our feline friends. In fact, many outdoor cats who visit DoveLewis need treatment for an injury acquired while roaming outside.
An estimated one million people will travel to Oregon for this month’s total solar eclipse. As locals and tourists prepare, there’s one group that shouldn’t get overlooked – our pets.
As the lifespan of cats continues to increase, thanks to nutritious food, indoor living and advancements in veterinary medicine, it is helpful for owners to be aware of the changes an elderly cat will experience.
April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and DoveLewis encourages pet owners to honor the occasion by being as informed and proactive as possible.
Bold, beautiful lilies start to blossom in spring gardens and appear in Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and May Day bouquets. But did you know they can be poisonous and extremely toxic to cats?
As availability of marijuana increases in the Portland area since legalization, so have the number of marijuana toxicity cases treated at DoveLewis. Our doctors warn pet owners of the potential risks to their dogs and cats if marijuana is ingested in any form.
One of the most common and most serious symptoms treated by doctors at DoveLewis is respiratory distress, or breathing challenges. Whether an animal is having difficulty breathing or they are breathing excessively, this issue should be treated immediately.
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