What is pancreatitis?

Pancreatitis is a painful inflammation of the pancreas that can make pets extremely ill. The pancreas is an abdominal organ that produces digestive enzymes that break down dietary fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. The pancreas also produces insulin, which helps move glucose from the blood into cells for energy production.

How to keep your pet safe during Halloween

Halloween is a fun time to be a pet owner but there are some things you can do to make Halloween safer for your pet.

Fond Farewell to Dr. B

 It is with a profound sense of loss that I bid my friend and colleague, Jeannette Barkhurst a fond farewell from HDV. For the past 13 years she has dedicated her considerable skills and compassion to our patients, clients and practice. In so many ways, she has upheld the highest standards of the veterinary profession, and has greatly contributed to the success and good reputation HDV enjoys in the Central Oregon community. We are diminished by her loss.

Office Hours and Services

Office Hours:  Monday: 8AM - 5PM  Tuesday: 8AM - 6PM  Wednesday: 8AM - 5PM  Thursday: 8AM - 6PM  Friday: Closed  Saturday: Closed  Sunday: Closed

Beware of Algae Blooms This Summer

With record dry conditions and warmer than average temperatures this summer, conditions are ideal for algae blooms in our Central Oregon waterways.

Ticks and Lyme Disease

The Lyme Disease bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, is spread through the bite of infected ticks which are now being found in habitats where once they were not thought to be.  West of the Cascades and the Columbia Basin it is the Western black-legged tick that carries this bacterium, and a recent study in California has found it in more habitats than just wooded areas.  Ticks carrying the Lyme bacteria were found in a wide variety of habitats including the vegetative edges of California beaches.

Canine Corona Virus Found in Humans

Scientists just recently found a new coronavirus that is associated with dogs, in human pneumonia patients.  Samples were taken from 301 patients in Malaysia that were treated for pneumonia and 8 were found to have this novel coronavirus.

Heartworm explained

Since spring has arrived, you might be thinking about traveling with your dog.  If your travel route will take you out of the Central Oregon area, then you might need to plan ahead so that you can get heartworm preventative.

Leptospirosis, a Zoonotic Disease

Leptospirosis vaccine - Is it needed?

The Oregon State Veterinarian just posted current information on Leptospirosis cases seen in our state. This is an infection caused by a Leptospira bacterium. There is a vaccine to prevent this potentially life threatening infection. This vaccine could be considered a "core vaccine" for your dog, depending on the region where you live and travel. This map shows the counties in red where there are active Leptospirosis cases reported this month. Please give us a call if you would like to discuss [...]