Pet Health Blog
Summer brings sunshine, outdoor adventures, and longer days spent with our pets. But it also brings some seasonal hazards that many pet owners may not realize can be dangerous.
Osa + Oso: The Power of Healing
The power of healing brings owners of sibling dogs, Osa and Oso, together by chance at our Pet Loss Support meeting to grieve their beloved pets.
Pet Loss Support Program Announcement
Enid Traisman, the founder and director of the DoveLewis Pet Loss Support Program, is retiring December 31. To say we will miss her is a huge understatement.
Snowflake's Tough Break
Snowflake gave his family quite a scare when they returned home one evening. His kitty mischief resulted in an injury that required an immediate trip to the emergency room. Read Snowflake's story.
To Wait or Not to Wait?
If you notice something different about your pet, you may start to wonder if it’s time to make a trip to the emergency room or if you’re just overreacting to your pet’s possible plight. Here are a few examples of when you should take immediate action and when you can wait.
Protect Your Pet’s Heart
In honor of American Heart Month, DoveLewis is encouraging pet owners to care for their animal’s heart health by knowing the signs of heart disease and focusing on prevention.
High-Rise Syndrome is a Risk for Portland Pets
As Portland continues to grow “up” with the addition of numerous high-rise apartment buildings, local pets are at a greater risk of suffering from high-rise syndrome, especially during the hotter days of summer. High-rise syndrome commonly refers to cats and dogs falling from a two-story surface or higher.
