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.
Who Attends Group? Should I Go?
Learn more about the types of people who attend our Pet Loss Support group meetings, and if this is the right group for you.
A Most Spectacular Tree
Laurelhurst Park is home to a tree with magic and mystery - a tree where many choose to honor those who have passed. Learn how the tree brings delight to Portland residents.
Parvovirus: What You Need to Know
Parvovirus is a potentially life-threatening illness, most commonly affecting young dogs between the age of 8 weeks and 1 year old. Highly contagious, the virus is transmitted through contaminated dog feces and can live for long periods of time in the environment (sometimes several years).
FDA Warns of Xylitol Toxicity for Dogs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a strong warning about the dangerous effects that can occur when dogs consume xylitol, an artificial sweetener commonly found in sugar-free gum, toothpaste, mouthwash, candy, vitamins, medication and specialty nut butters.
Bobbi: A Pet Loss Story
Remembering Bobbi: The following pet loss story was shared with our Pet Loss Support Program from Erin Markowski.
Saturn: A Pet Loss Story
Remembering Saturn: The following pet loss story was shared with our Pet Loss Support Program from Hanna O.
