Ask The Vet!
With all the kids doing school from home, we need something fun to do.
Introducing: Ask The Vet!
So, kids, submit your questions via FB messenger or an email to team@allanimalhoodriver.com. Please include your name, age, and what town you live in!
We will pick questions for Dr Katy to answer on FB via video!
Sister kitties available for adoption!
Jasmine and Tazo are estimated 5 month old classic black cat sisters. They were brought to AACC as strays over 2 months ago. Jasmine will need her left eye removed (which will be done by AACC before she goes to her new home), but her eye does not slow her down a bit! She is the more adventurous and brave of the pair. Tazo is cautiously curious, very sweet and loves playing with toys and her sister.
Adoption fee is $75.00 which includes the spay/neuter surgery, FIV/FeLV test, first vaccines , dewormer, and flea/tick preventative.
Contact AACC for adoption details! 541.386.5753 or team@allanimalhoodriver.com
Logan, (formerly known as Drax and multiple other names) UPDATE!
Logan's family is truly amazing, here is an update from his new family:
Yesterday was Logan’s three month birthday & his two week anniversary since joined the family!
We celebrated by meeting his new vet, getting some puppy shots, and eating a ton of treats! We are up to 31#!! ❤️
We were trying on halloween costumes last night and Logan isn’t sure about being a dragon :)
Last week Logan met Quimby the awesome canine pet massage goddess & Dr. Mike the chiro guru during Sophie’s appts and will meet Sophie’s PT team tomorrow. He’s doing great and isn’t leary of meeting everyone which is awesome!!
We started puppy classes last week & wow are we leaps above other kids in the class! Logan still lets us know when he has to go outside, we go for a short little walk in the cul de sac at night & he sleeps until around 3-4 hours before a potty break! While we are working on being mouthy (totally a shepherd puppy trait) we don’t have to work on other areas which is such a relief!
Did you know that acupuncture has been clinically proven to help with pain?
Dr Katy is a certified veterinary acupuncturist. Her interest in acupuncture began with a personal experience. After a car accident, she had neck pain and received a barrage of treatments. Finally, her neurologist suggested acupuncture. Lo and behold, she was finally pain free without drugs!
Acupuncture is effective for most animals. We recommend 3-5 treatments in the first 2 weeks to assess how well it works for your pet. Then, follow up as needed. Some pets may only need treatment every other month, where more advanced cases may require treatment weekly.
The signs of pain in cats can be subtle. Because they are not only predators, but also prey animals, they are masters at hiding their pain, often not giving us clear signs until it is quite advanced.
So what do we look for and what can we do to help?
https://fearfreepets.com/feline-pain-management/
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Treating Cats With Chronic Pain: What to Consider
Did you know that we carry CBD products for your dog and cat? In addition to tasty chews, we also have oils for kitties and food allergic dogs.
Ellevet was researched at Cornell Veterinary College and is clinically proven to improve mobility in pets with arthritis.
Found cat near Rand Road in Hood River. Very thin, very sweet, presumptive spayed female, no collar, no microchip.
Contact AACC with any information regarding this kitty, 541.386.5753.
Found Senior Cat! Found near North Hillcrest Rd, Parkdale. Female, no microchip.
lease contact All Animal Care Clinic at 541-386-5753 or team@allanimalhoodriver.com if you recognize this cat.
Sure, no one is excited about picking up that sample, but a stool sample is an important wellness check.
The Companion Animal Parasite Council recommends that adult pets be checked for intestinal parasites every 6 months; that is why we include this important diagnostic in our adult wellness plans, not just plans for puppies and kittens.
Did you know that your pet can harbor parasites that can be passed to your family? Young children are particularly vulnerable. Roundworms, one of the most common parasites we see, can cause signs from mild cough to liver damage and blindness.
Have you brought us a sample recently?
Found cat in Odell Mobile home park. Very friendly, 5-6 months old, no microchip, no collar, suspect intact female.
Please contact AACC with any information. 541.386.5753.
Young adult, female intact cat, Found on Osprey Dr. near Tucker Rd this morning. Not microchipped.
If you know her please call All Animal Care Clinic at 541-386-5753
As part of our dedication to providing care with the least stress possible, to both our clients and our patients, this rat is benefiting from low-stress handling techniques. He is loving our chicken baby-food distraction to obtain vitals.
Even the smallest of patients get our greatest compassion!
Did you know that rabbit litters can have more than one sire? With an understanding of color and pattern genetics, we can tell that this litter has two different fathers!
Chronic kidney disease is a common problem in cats. While it typically affects senior and geriatric cats, we can see it in younger cats too.
Caught early, we can implement changes in your cat's care, dramatically prolonging the course of disease, and the comfortable life of your kitty.
But sadly, too often this disease goes undiagnosed until the advanced stages. This is one of the many reasons that we recommend annual wellness labwork on all of our patients.
Wellness labwork is an early warning system, so we can catch abnormalities before they become a problem. Early intervention is the key to positive outcomes!
Tazo Update!
This lucky gal was adopted locally and mom says she is doing great. She and her new sister Petra are not besties yet, but they have touched noses!
Look at those back legs a movin!!!!!!
We are encouraged with Harley’s progress. She is happy, energetic, and loves food, (but we are trying to keep her in the slim side).
This special girl makes me smile every day. Thank-you Dr. Holmes for giving Harley a chance.
❤️😻❤️
November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that there is a vaccine that can prevent certain types of cancer in cats? This is one of the reasons why the FeLV vaccine is recommended for all kittens.
Cats that become infected with FeLV have a risk of getting lymphoma that is 60 times higher than the average population! The most common type invades the GI system, and the most common symptoms are weight loss and vomiting.
Is your cat vaccinated?
https://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/prevention-is-key-what-to-know-about-felv/
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Prevention is Key: What To Know About FeLV | CVMBS News
November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month.
Did you know that adjuvanted vaccines in cats are known to be associated with sarcomas, a type of invasive cancer?
Non-adjuvanted and recombinant vaccines are known to be significantly safer. So, while these vaccines are more expensive to produce and provide, they are the *only* vaccines we accept for our beloved patients!
#safetyfirst
#petcancerawareness
Just 2 special needs kitties being best frenemies at the clinic!
Shrub and Harley have no idea they are different.
I love my job for allowing me to be a part of rescuing and adoption. This year, we have adopted over 40 cats and TNR (trap, neuter, return) and another 40 with help from our Angel Fund.
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our journey. ❤️
February is Veterinary Dental Health month!
How much do you know about dental health in your pet? Take this quiz to find out!
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How much do you really know about your pet's dental health?
February is Veterinary Dental Health Month.
One of the ways you can help maintain your pet's dental health is by offering appropriate chews. Sure, bones are natural, but not everything that is natural is a good idea. (Take arsenic and scorpion stings, for example.)
If you are using a product that hasn't been specifically recommended by your veterinarian, look for the VOHC seal. This means that an independent certifying body, the Veterinary Oral Health Council as determined the product to have true oral health benefits.
Walter Update!!!
Walter was found in a ditch 2 days ago near The Ranch in Hood River. He came in very cold, dehydrated, with a severe upper respiratory infection. He tested positive for FIV. He is eating well and likes his heated water blanket.
Walter is doing well today, he has trouble staying warm when heat support is removed so he continues to lay on his heating blanket and is warm now. He has gained 3 ounces since intake!
His in house blood work indicates severe dehydration but otherwise not bad for how he looks.
We took survey X-rays and found at least 3 pellets in him ☹️
We have had an amazing human step up and is going to adopt Walter, I know her personally, and she is amazing, and often adopts senior pets. He will be going to his new home today!!!!!❤️
February is Veterinary Dental Health Month!
Did you know that the most common reason that we have to remove broken teeth is from chewing on things like bones and antlers! These are marketed for dental health, but they are actually quite dangerous for those precious teeth!
Follow Dr Katy's Rule of Knee: if you wouldn't hit yourself in the knee with it, don't let your pet chew on it!
We see this sort of thing all too frequently.
Angel Fund currently adoptable kitties;
Walker and Texas, bonded pair of brothers, 6 mmonths old.
Ramen, young adult male, ~ 2 years.
Persius, young adult male, ~ 2years.
Sirius Black, young adult male, ~ 1year.
Thomas, young adult male, ~ 2years, FIV positive.
Contact AACC for information about our kitties and adoption details! 541.386.5753, or team@allanimalhoodriver.com.