VETERINARY SERVICES
At Pawsitive Wellness Veterinary Care, you can trust that your pets are in great hands. Our compassionate, skillful veterinary team is here when you need us. We look forward to seeing you and your pet soon.
Dear Pawsitive Clients,
Since this past August of 2023, veterinarians around Oregon state started to see an atypical canine infectious respiratory disease circulating around the Portland metro and Willamette Valley areas. The main clinical symptom resembles kennel cough, mainly a dry honking cough. Kennel cough is caused by a complex of bacteria and viruses that affect the upper airways. However, this respiratory disease is thought to be due to a novel virus and a different type of bacteria. The new strain appears to possibly has 3 main distinguishing features:
Currently our recommendations are:
This is a link with more information on this outbreak: https://www.oregonvma.org/news/reports-of-severe-canine-infectious-respiratory-disease-in-oregon
We wish your family (pets included) a safe and happy holiday season and as always do not hesitate to call with any questions or concerns.
Pawsitive Team
To reach our after-hours triage line call Pawsitive Wellness at 541-515-6789 and listen for the option to speak with a Veterinary Professional from Guardian Vet. This service is provided so you can speak with a knowledgeable professional while we are not available. A report of the concerns and discussion will be forwarded to our office, and we will reach out the next business day. If your pet is in true distress and in need of emergency care, please go to the local emergency hospitals.
At Pawsitive Wellness Veterinary Care, you can trust that your pets are in great hands. Our compassionate, skillful veterinary team is here when you need us. We look forward to seeing you and your pet soon.