Governor Brown issued Executive Order No 20-10 prohibiting elective and non-urgent veterinary procedures to preserve the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE). Any veterinary procedures that do NOT require use of PPEs are not subject to this executive order. We will therefore continue to be open during our newly extended hours and offer curbside service […]
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Mar
Mar
Here at Bend Veterinary Clinic you and your pets’ health is our highest concern. With the recent outbreak of COVID -19, we will continue to provide excellent care and service to you and your pets. We are currently open for your pets healthcare needs but we are taking precautions to limit exposure and spread of […]
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Jun
Jun
We have our dedicated work crews working into the night so the rest of our staff can help your pets while we are open 7 days a week. A special thanks to the folks that you greet on the phone and when you first come into the hospital. We strive to continue providing the best […]
01
Jun
Jun
We finally have the new foot print of the renovation complete! Improved reception, seperate cat and dog entrances, additional examination rooms are all part of our plans to best serve you. Please remember we are OPEN during our construction and have additional parking directly behind the building. For your convience you can ENTER from […]
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May
May
We officially have a moat around the front of the clinic. Please use the rear of the clinic while we are excavating and pouring forms for the addition. Thank you for all of your support. The space is going to be so nice. Byron Maas, DVM
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Apr
Apr
It’s starting…. You all know that we have needed more space at Bend Veterinary Clinic. We are responding to our clients and patients needs, your requests and suggestions to continue to be the Best Veterinary Clinic in Bend. It’s taken nearly two years to work with Bend City Planning to get permits. Our first priority […]
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Jul
Jul
As the days get longer, class rooms get more anxious, dreams of family vacations are just around the corner. It is easy to pack up the kids, the car or RV and head off for the hills but there are some very important things to consider for your pets. Here are a few tips to […]
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Jun
Jun
Nicotine cartridges/filters can contain anywhere from 6-36 mg of nicotine–about the same amount as in a cigarette. The bottles of liquid used to recharge the cartridges (e-liquid, e-juice) contain up to 36 mg nicotine/mL and come in 10-30 mL bottles (30 mL was largest I was able to find), so can contain as much as […]
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May
May
There are many challenges to gardening in Central Oregon’s high desert and the last thing we think about is how are pets can be effected by the garden. The harsh climate and the short growing season make many crops unpractical here and we have to use greenhouses to help us out. Often it is the […]
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Mar
Mar
Easter is a great time for families but we have to always remember that what’s fine for people isn’t necessarily okay for pets. Here are a few common Easter items that are the biggest problem during this holiday. Easter Lilies – Lilies are highly toxic to cats. All parts of the Easter lily plant are poisonous, […]
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Feb
Feb
Regular examinations and preventive medications can help protect your pets from fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites like roundworms and hookworms. Don’t leave your pet unprotected from these predators. Ticks and Fleas Ticks and fleas are blood-drinking parasites that can also cause serious illness in pets. Ticks can transmit infections like Lyme disease, and fleas […]
10
Oct
Oct
Did you know some mushrooms are poisonous for your pet? Cooler and wet fall weather brings many changes to our environment. The leaves are not the only fall colors coming to us. The forest floor is full of surprises along with our back yards. Mushrooms, toadstools and fungus are popping up everywhere. Mushroom poisoning of […]
04
Oct
Oct
The ghouls and the goblins are getting ready for what can be a most fun festivity for the family but care must be taken to keep Halloween from becoming a nightmare for the pets in your family. There are many hidden dangers in this raucous holiday which you can take care to prevent. Don’t let […]
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Apr
Apr
Cases of Marijuana poisoning in pets, and specifically in dogs, increased in states such as Washington and Colorado after recreational use was legalized. Oregon pet owners need to be aware of the potential risks to their dogs and cats if they ingest this drug. For more valuable information read this article from the Oregon Veterinary […]
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Jun
Jun
We have had one of the mildest winters ever in Central Oregon which decreases one of the natural barriers that we have here against many of the bugs that affect our pets which is the cold dry climate. Ticks are among the worst ectoparasites that dogs and cats can get because they can spread some […]
16
Apr
Apr
The truth is that getting your pet spayed or neutered can save countless lives. On average 64% of animals taken to shelters nationwide have to be euthanized. The numbers are staggering. One estimate is that between 10 and 12 million pets are euthanized because of lack of available homes. Purebreds account for nearly 30% of […]