Diamond Pet Food Recall
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… Read more
Pets, Parasites and People
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… Read more
Two New Exciting and Nutritious Lines of Maintenance Food Available
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… Read more
Services for Seniors and Homeless Families at Friendly House
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.… Read more
Understanding Veterinary Acupuncture
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… Read more
Pet Spotlight: Sid and Mimi
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… Read more
Portland Animal Welfare Team
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… Read more
Introducing our Fabulous New Veterinarian: Dr. Becky Prull
I grew up in the RockyMountain foothills nearBoulder Colorado, and graduated fromColorado StateUniversity with my veterinary degree in 2005. During veterinary school, I participated in an internship in wildlife rehabilitation, which sparked my interest in exotic… Read more
Dr. Maun’s Big Adventure
After 13 years of practicing medicine, all of them at Northwest Neighborhood Veterinary Hospital, it's time for me to take a small break. Beginning August 2011, my husband and I… Read more
Greetings!
Welcome to Spring and hopefully the start of a sun-filled summer! We have many exciting topics in this month's issue of the Wet Nose News. Please take a quick minute… Read more