Linn Veterinary Hospital

06/16/2026

June is a busy month for birthdays here at Linn Veterinary Hospital!🥳

Help us wish Karyssa, Dallas, Rebecca, Brittney and Dr. Porter a very happy birthday! 🎂

06/16/2026

Fireworks can be a source of stress and anxiety for many pets. Make sure your furry family member is prepared for the holiday before the celebrations begin.

If your pet struggles with fireworks, loud noises, or holiday gatherings, please contact our office to discuss medications or other options to help make the holiday a little less stressful and more comfortable for them.

We will be closed Saturday July 4th- Please make sure to call and request any medications your pet may need! 💙🐾

(Also, be sure to enter our giveaway!😊)

06/02/2026

SUMMER GIVEAWAY TIME! 💛

The sun is shining, the days are longer, and we want to give back to our amazing clients and community!

✨Enter for a chance to win our Pet Wellness Bundle, $200+ Value!

One lucky winner will receive:

🐾 A Comprehensive Examination for 1 pet
🐾 1 Month of Flea & Tick Prevention
🐾 A Nail Trim
🐾 $50 Amazon Gift Card
🐾 Linn Veterinary Hospital Goodies

How to Enter:
✅ Follow our page
✅ Like AND share this post
✅ Tag 3 friends in the comments

✨ Want more chances to win? Each additional friend tagged earns you a bonus entry!

Winner will be announced Wednesday, July 1st at 4:00 PM.

⚠️ Please be careful of scammers! We will never ask for payment information or send you suspicious links. The winner will be announced directly on this page.

Thank you for supporting our locally owned veterinary hospital and trusting us with your pets' care. We appreciate every one of you! ❤️🐾

06/01/2026

🐟 Salmon Poisoning in Dogs🐟

**What is Salmon Poisoning?**
Salmon poisoning is caused by a parasite that carries a bacterium called *Neorickettsia helminthoeca*. When dogs eat infected raw fish, they can become seriously ill.

Salmon poisoning disease (fish disease) is a potentially fatal condition seen in dogs that have ingested certain types of raw fish found in the Pacific Northwest from San Francisco to the coast of Alaska. It is also seen inland along the rivers of fish migration.

**Symptoms typically appear 5–7 days after ingestion and may include:**
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea (sometimes bloody)
• Loss of appetite
• Fever
• Lethargy
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Weight loss
• Dehydration

Without treatment, salmon poisoning can become life-threatening.
Many dogs recover fully when treatment is started promptly.

**Prevention Tips**
• Never allow your dog to eat raw fish.
• Keep dogs away from fish carcasses on rivers, lakes, and beaches.
• Dispose of fish remains properly after fishing trips.

If your dog has eaten raw fish and is showing any of the symptoms above, contact us right away or seek an emergency hospital. Early diagnosis and treatment can make all the difference!

Want to read more? https://www.oregonvma.org/care-health/companion-animals/health-safety/salmon-poisoning-disease-fish-disease

05/28/2026

Yesterday, Dr. Megan performed a C-section on this sweet Frenchie mama and welcomed 5 healthy puppies into the world! Momma and pups are doing wonderful🐾🤍

05/27/2026

Pyometra is a life-threatening infection of the uterus that affects intact females, especially middle-aged and older pets. This condition can develop quickly and requires urgent veterinary care.

Commons symptoms include-

• Lethargy or weakness
• Loss of appetite
• Increased thirst and urination
• Swollen abdomen
• Fever
• Vaginal discharge (sometimes foul smelling)

In some cases, there may be NO discharge, making it even harder to detect. This is called a closed pyometra.

Pyometra is considered a medical emergency. The most common and safest treatment is emergency surgery to remove the infected uterus and ovaries (spay). 🐾

https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/canine-health-topics/pyometra?utm_source=chatgpt.com

05/20/2026

We will be closed this upcoming Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.

We will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26th.

Please make sure to plan ahead for any food or medication refills your pet may need before the long weekend. We are available via call, text, email, or through our PetDesk app!

If your pet has an urgent medical need while we are closed, please contact your nearest emergency veterinary clinic.

We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend! ❤️🤍💙

05/19/2026

Phone System Maintenance Notice

We are completing a scheduled maintenance/update to our phone system today as we transition to a new provider.

We do not expect any issues, but there may be brief phone disruptions between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM today. Just in case you have trouble reaching us by phone during that time, please contact us by text message or email, and our team will respond as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue making improvements to better serve you and your pets.

05/04/2026

New research is continuing to shape how we think about the best timing for spaying and neutering our dogs.

For years, early spay/neuter (around 6 months) was the standard recommendation. But newer studies suggest that timing should take into account a dog’s breed, size, and long-term health risks.

Here’s the big takeaway:

🐾 Large and giant breeds (like Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, and Labs) may benefit from waiting until they are fully grown, often 12–24 months. Early sterilization in these breeds has been linked in some studies to increased risk of joint issues and certain cancers.

🐾 Small breeds tend to mature faster and generally do well with earlier spay/neuter timing, often around 6–9 months.

🐾 Individual health and lifestyle matter; there’s no universal “perfect age.” Factors like behavior, environment, and risk of accidental litters should always be part of the conversation.

This doesn’t mean early spay/neuter is “wrong”; it has clear benefits, especially for population control and preventing certain diseases. But it does mean we should be having more personalized discussions with our veterinarians.

We are proud to offer spay and neuter services. We offer Ovariohysterectomy, commonly called a “spay,” which is a surgical procedure in female dogs where both the ovaries and the uterus are removed. It’s one of the most routine operations performed in veterinary medicine.
Ovary-Sparing Spay is a surgical sterilization technique in female dogs designed to prevent pregnancy while keeping natural hormone production intact, removing the uterus but leaving the ovaries.

Here is a link for the AKC guidlines; https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/study-updates-spay-neuter-guidelines/ #:~:text=Lynette%20Hart.-,Dr.,difference%5D%20quite%20like%20that.%E2%80%9D

Have more questions? Please feel free to reach out. You can call or text us at 541-926-0291❤️

New research has updated the timeline on the best age to spay or neuter 41 popular dog breeds to help prevent joint disorders and certain cancers.