If you’ve found a creepy, crawly passenger on your dog after a weekend hike or camping trip, you’re not alone! Ticks are a common concern for pet owners here in Damascus and throughout the Pacific Northwest. With our mild, damp climate and access to wooded trails and grassy areas, tick season really is year-round. The

For many chronic diseases, early detection means better and more effective treatment options! Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy to tell when something is wrong! Cats are especially good at hiding symptoms when they’re sick. Because our feline friends can’t tell us how they feel, it’s crucial to know the signs and symptoms of common cat

At Pine Point Animal Hospital, we’re proud to offer advanced diagnostics, including X-rays, laboratory services, and in-house veterinary ultrasound. In this month’s blog, we’re digging into the specifics of veterinary ultrasound—what it is, what it is used for, and how it can benefit your pets. Keep reading to learn more! What Is Veterinary Ultrasound? Ultrasound

As the year comes to an end, many of us are thinking about our own New Year’s resolutions. Things like starting a new workout routine, learning an instrument, or picking up a new hobby. But have you thought of resolutions to help your pets put their best paws forward? Just like us, the New Year

It’s the holiday season, which means blogs, newsletters, and social media feeds are full of warnings about holiday hazards. And in the past, we’ve talked about what to do if your dog eats something they shouldn’t. So, this year, we want to focus on the tasty, pet-safe holiday foods you CAN share with your furry friends! 

This weekend is Halloween, which means we’re officially entering the holiday season! The next few months give us plenty of opportunities to enjoy good food with good company. But all of these festivities can spell tummy troubles for our furry friends. This month, we’re looking at pancreatitis in dogs—from causes and symptoms to treatment and

It’s Happy, Healthy Cat Month, and we’re looking at some of the top health concerns our feline friends face! Unfortunately, feline obesity is a growing concern. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at what cat obesity is, the causes, and how to get your cat back to a healthy weight.  What Is Cat

As Oregon dog owners, hiking and camping are year-round pursuits! Unfortunately, fleas and ticks are also year-round in a lot of areas. That’s why we recommend using monthly flea and tick prevention to help prevent dangerous diseases and keep your pets happy AND healthy. In this blog, we’ll talk about fleas, ticks, and how to

Heartworm disease is a growing concern for pets here in Oregon! With climate change, mild winters, and growing mosquito populations, year-round heartworm prevention is more important than ever before. Luckily, with a little knowledge and a few simple preventative measures, you can safeguard your pets against this potentially fatal disease.  What Is Heartworm Disease?  Heartworm

Summer is officially here! For many pet owners, that means barbecues in the backyard, family camping trips, and hitting the trails with your furry best friends. It also means we’re in for more hot days, which can spell trouble for our pets. This summer, keep your animal companions safe and comfortable with these hot weather