Pet Health Blog

DoveLewis generally sees an increased number of patients over the Thanksgiving weekend. However, most of the cases caused by the holiday hustle and bustle are completely preventable food-related illnesses or injuries.

An estimated one million people will travel to Oregon for this month’s total solar eclipse. As locals and tourists prepare, there’s one group that shouldn’t get overlooked – our pets.

While we know that marijuana is toxic to our furry friends, there are still many unknowns about the use of medical marijuana in veterinary medicine. DoveLewis Chief Medical Officer Lee Herold answers your questions about this controversial drug use for pets.

Bold, beautiful lilies start to blossom in spring gardens and appear in Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and May Day bouquets. But did you know they can be poisonous and extremely toxic to cats?

As availability of marijuana increases in the Portland area since legalization, so have the number of marijuana toxicity cases treated at DoveLewis. Our doctors warn pet owners of the potential risks to their dogs and cats if marijuana is ingested in any form.

One of the most common and most serious symptoms treated by doctors at DoveLewis is respiratory distress, or breathing challenges. Whether an animal is having difficulty breathing or they are breathing excessively, this issue should be treated immediately.