Birch Street Animal Clinic

07/04/2026

Happy 250th birthday to America, we over here at Birch Street Animal Clinic wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July. ❤️🤍💙
Just a couple tips and reminders:
🌭🔥 Enjoying the BBQ? Keep these away from your pets! The 4th of July isn't just about fireworks—it's also a busy time for summer tummy aches and heatstroke.🍖 Bones & Skewers: Cooked bones, kabob skewers, and corn cobs are major choking and obstruction hazards.
🧅 Toxic Foods: Onions, garlic, grapes, chocolate, and anything with xylitol should be kept well out of reach.
☀️ Beat the Heat: Make sure your pets have plenty of fresh water and shade if they are outside during the day!
🐶🐈 More pets go missing on the 4th of July than any other day of the year. Let's keep our furry friends safe! Ensure your pet’s collar has a current ID tag and that your microchip registry info is up to date.

Have a medical emergency? Please reach out to Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Tualatin at 503-691-7922 or Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral at 503-489-9535.

07/03/2026

Last chance and last call to get your pet the sedatives they need to help keep them calm for the 4th of July tomorrow. We are open until 6pm today.

Send a message to learn more

06/22/2026

Just a reminder, we are 12 days out from the 4th of July. Don’t wait until the last minute to get your sedatives for your pets! Your pet needs to be current on their annual exam. If you’re unsure give us a call and we can help get you in for an exam, so your pet has relief for all those big booms!

06/19/2026

** ATTENTION **
We will be closing early, Saturday, June 20th at 4pm due to being short staffed. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have an emergency please reach out to Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Tualatin at 503-961-7922 or Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency and Referral at 503-489-9535. We will open back up regular business hours Monday, June 22nd at 8am.

06/16/2026

Planning a trip to Detroit Lake? Here's an important update for pet owners.

A precautionary advisory has been issued for Detroit Lake due to cyanotoxins. Current levels are considered safe for people, but they may still be harmful to pets.

If you're bringing your dog along, take a few extra precautions:
🐕 Keep dogs out of water that is foamy, scummy, or looks like spilled paint.
💧 Don't let them drink lake water or lick algae from rocks, the shoreline, or their fur.
🚿 Rinse your dog with clean water if they come into contact with a bloom.
🚨 Contact a veterinarian right away if your dog shows symptoms such as vomiting, weakness, drooling, or staggering.

We all want our summer adventures to end with happy memories and wagging
tails. Help keep your furry family members safe by knowing what to look for before
they jump in.

Know someone who loves spending time at Detroit Lake with their dog? Share this
post with them.

Learn more about harmful algal blooms and current advisories:
https://tinyurl.com/42km4259 or scan the QR code.

06/12/2026

June is National Microchip Month, it is the single most effective way to ensure your furry friends make it back home! With 4th of July around the corner, make sure your current microchip contact information is up to date or give us a call to schedule an appointment for one.

06/10/2026

We want to give a big thank you to our community for voting for us this year for the 2026 Reader’s Choice. We appreciate your support and could not done this without you! 🩵

06/01/2026

Firework season is quickly approaching - if your pet is in need of pharmaceuticals to help with the noise, please do not wait to contact us! Your pet needs to be current on their annual physical exam in order for us to be able to prescribe medication. Please give us a call today to schedule your appointment or request medication before it’s too late.

05/29/2026

The cyanobacteria harmful algal bloom season has begun. Harmful algae blooms (HABs) can cause serious illness or death in pets and livestock that ingest water or mats containing high concentrations of cyanotoxins. Dogs can become extremely ill, and even die, within minutes to hours of exposure. Not all Oregon waterways are monitored for cyanobacteria blooms, so it's important to know what to watch for.

05/24/2026

We are closed on Monday for Memorial Day. We will be back open normal business hours on Tuesday 8am-6pm! If you have a true emergency please reach out Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Tualatin or Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center. Have a safe and fun Memorial Day 🇺🇸