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The holidays should be a time to enjoy our friends and family and not worry about potential pet hazards. Below are a few of the common items that we add to our homes during the winter holidays that could cause harm. We always hope to prevent our pets from ingesting or…Read more

In this newsletter, we discuss pet hazards related to the holidays including poisonous plants, toxic food items and commonly ingested foreign objects. We are also excited to showcase our new  Facebook,Twitter and  YouTube sites; ways we hope to keep you updated on all things related to your pet's health. Don't forget to…Read more

Northwest Neighborhood Veterinary Hospital is hosting a Greyhound Adopt-A-Thon for Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest (GPA-NW) Sunday, August 5th from 11am - 2pm. GPA-NW finds loving lifelong homes for retired racing greyhounds and they are also seeking foster situations for their wonderful rescue dogs. Please join us in the parking lot at…Read more

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a national recall of Diamond Pet Food manufactured between December 9, 2011 and April 7, 2012. The recall was initiated after salmonella was found in batches of the company's food produced at their Gaston, South Carolina plant. No sick animals have been reported to the Food and Drug Administration related to…Read more

With summer right around the corner, it is time to re-evaluate our pets' parasite prevention. Portland is an extremely animal-friendly city, which is just one of the reasons why it's such an enjoyable place to live. However, with all of the cats, dogs, and wildlife in the area, there's a higher incidence…Read more

Northwest NeighborhoodVeterinary Hospital now carries Science Diet's grain-free dog and cat food called Ideal Balance, as well as Hill's Veterinary Exclusive Healthy Advantage Diets. Ideal Balance Grain-Free cat and dog food focus on a holistic approach for maintenance health. The short list of ingredients begins with fresh chicken, vegetables, fruits-including cranberry, and essential vitamins and…Read more

As we start to think about the holidays and staying warm and dry, our attention is drawn to those families that need help feeding their children both two and four-legged. We are teaming up with our neighbors at Friendly House's Services for Seniors and Homeless Families to help provide food…Read more

Acupuncture is a method of health care with roots in ancient China. For at least 3,000 years both humans and animals have benefited from its healing effects. Acupuncture is defined as the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to cause the desired effect. According to Chinese philosophy, the…Read more

The Gift that Keeps on Giving!  My name is Sid and this is my story. On a blustery and frigid day in January 2009, I was abandoned and running across Millikan Road. I was scared, my leg was hurt badly and I was being chased by a bunch of people…Read more

Portland pet owners who are homeless or living in extreme poverty have access to free veterinary care for their animals through a volunteer, donation-funded program called PAW Team. This unique group of veterinarians, veterinary technicians and other veterinary welfare organizations offer monthly free clinics providing preventative and basic health care…Read more