CANINE HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN WEST LINN, OR

West Linn Dog Wellness Care for Your Canine Companions

Canine Wellness care is the key to keeping your dog healthy.  Bringing your dog to see one of our West Linn Canine veterinarians for regular wellness exams is the very best way you can assure longer life and the highest quality of life for your dog.   The wellness exam is an opportunity for you to discuss any concerns you have about your dog’s health with one of our dog veterinary professionals in West Linn. Topics ranging from nutrition, allergies, and bad breath, to mobility issues, risk of infections and any lifestyle and age-related changes, are all important for your dog’s health, and our West Linn veterinarians’ expertise is at your disposal.

Canine Care West Linn

We are now offering a variety of wellness plans for our patients.  We feel that this is an exciting new option for owners who would like to pay for care on a monthly basis. 

Adult Canine Wellness Plans

All plans are tiered – with the next level including everything in the plan below it, as well as additional veterinary services and discounts. Please visit our Canine Wellness Plan page for more information.

During your dog’s wellness exam, our West Linn canine veterinarians will:

  • Obtain a medical history
  • Check vitals and record your dog’s weight
  • Perform a complete physical examination, discuss any findings and make recommendations
  • Perform a dental evaluation. Dental care is very important for your dog’s overall health, especially as he gets older. We visually examine your pet’s teeth and gums for plaque and tartar, tooth weakness and decay. This screening often detects mouth pain and infections that can affect your pet’s heart, kidneys and liver. Click here to read more about the dental care offered at Cascade Summit Animal Hospital.

Our Vaccine Philosophy

Vaccines have proven important in preventing serious disease in dogs and cats, but no vaccine is 100% effective or 100% free of side effects (such as allergic reaction, shock, autoimmune disease, and others). For these reasons, it is important to design a personalized vaccine protocol for each pet, maximizing protection against the diseases your pet is likely to be exposed to while using the fewest vaccines possible.

Our current vaccine recommendations are based on up-to-date research and the incidence of disease in our area. During your pet’s exam we’ll ask you questions to assess your pet’s individual risk, based on his/her lifestyle, and then design a customized vaccine protocol. This can be modified as needed when that lifestyle changes, so be sure to let us know so we can keep your pet protected!

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Canine Vaccines
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Parasite Prevention and Control

There was a time when parasites like fleas, ticks, and roundworms were considered mostly a nuisance. Now, however, we know that parasites can cause serious illness and even death in pets. For example, ticks can transmit infections like Lyme disease, and fleas can transmit tapeworms and Bartonella – the bacteria that causes “cat-scratch fever” in humans. Another type of parasite, called a heartworm, is transmitted by mosquitoes. Heartworms live in your pet’s lungs and heart, causing damage to these organs, and sometimes even death. Intestinal parasites, like roundworms and hookworms, also threaten pets and are even transmissible to humans.

You may not always be able to tell if your pet has parasites. Fleas can hide under your pet’s fur, and some ticks are very tiny (only the size of a pinhead), so they are very difficult to find. Intestinal parasites like roundworms can cause diarrhea and other problems, but many infected pets don’t show any signs of illness at all.

Fortunately, we can recommend tests to tell if your pet has parasites. We can also examine your pet for evidence of fleas, ticks, or other parasites. Our expert staff can recommend medications to help control fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites. Preventing parasites in your pets also helps protect children and other family members, so let’s work together to protect your pets and family.

Veterinary examinations and parasite testing are important ways to protect your pet’s health. Let our knowledgeable staff provide you with a comprehensive parasite control program. We can recommend a schedule for parasite testing, discuss what signs of parasites you can look for at home, review ways to control parasites in and around your home, discuss treatment options if your pet has parasites, and recommend ways to control and prevent parasites in the future.

Parasites are not just a nuisance. They can carry serious diseases that affect your pet’s overall health and longevity. Let our canine veterinary hospital in West Linn help you protect your pet. Call today to find out how!

 

Maintaining your dog’s ideal body weight can improve his or her life expectancy.

Proper Nutrition is Important Throughout your Dog’s Lifetime

A complete and balanced diet is essential for your dog throughout their lifetime. As dogs age, their nutritional needs change.  We can offer recommendations for the most nutritious foods for your pet according to your dog’s age, weight and current health.

Maintaining your dog’s ideal body weight can improve his or her life expectancy.  A dog that is overweight or underweight may be experiencing an illness and may be more susceptible to disease and injury. If you pet is overweight, there are many things you can do to help him get back into shape. Speaking with us is the first place to start.   For more information about nutrition and your dog, please see our nutrition and diet page.

Microchipping

We strongly recommend microchipping every pet.  A microchip is your pet’s permanent ID and, in the event your pet is separated from you, it may be your only means of being reunited with him or her.  For more information on Microchipping, please visit our Microchipping page.