Ash Creek Animal Clinic

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Ash Creek Animal Clinic We understand the special role your pet plays in your family. We treat your pet as we would our own.

Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. Our entire healthcare team is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner. Please contact us at (503)838-5325 for all your pet health care needs. Ash Creek Animal Clinic in Independence, OR is a full service companion animal hospital. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet. Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages; and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime. To assist you in caring for your pet, we accept a variety of payment methods. These included cash, check, credit/debit card, and Care Credit. Care Credit offers no interest financing if your balance is paid in full within the promotional period (typically six to twelve months). It is only used for medical purposes, but it can be used for both your medical needs as well as those of your pet. To see if you qualify for Care Credit, please apply at their website at www.carecredit.com; you may also apply over the phone at (800) 677-0718.

Feline Sensory Enrichment• Sight: Set up a spot for your cat to sit by a window. Put up bird feeders and plants outside ...
09/29/2026

Feline Sensory Enrichment

• Sight: Set up a spot for your cat to sit by a window. Put up bird feeders and plants outside your window to attract birds, butterflies, and bumble bees. Play DVDs and online videos for cats or "cat TV".
• Smell: Allow your cat to experience natural smells by bringing pet-friendly plants into the house, such as silver vine, lemon grass, fresh grass from outside or a spritz of catnip spray on a toy or old towel.
• Sound: Open the windows so your cat can hear nature sounds outside, such as bird chirps. Some toys have sound chips that are activated during play. Try playing soft nature sounds, classical music, or specialized species-appropriate cat music.
• Touch: Provide your cat with a variety of surfaces to scratch and rub up on. The surfaces should vary in texture, size, and shape.

09/29/2026

This year's World Rabies Day theme is "Stronger Together," emphasizing the importance of collaboration in eliminating canine-mediated rabies globally. Rabies kills an estimated 59,000 people worldwide each year, according to the CDC's annual rabies surveillance report. In 2024, CDC confirmed two deaths of residents from rabies virus infection after bat encounters.

Over 30 rabid bats have been found in Oregon this year, which is a marked increase over prior years. Some had contact with humans who required Post-Exposure Prophylaxis. Twice as many cats as dogs are reported to have rabies each year, which is why it’s important to vaccinate your cats for rabies. Cats are natural predators and may be attracted to bats, which could be rabid. Cats come into contact with bats far more often than other pets and, if not vaccinated, may have to be euthanized after such contact.

Learn more about rabies, and what to do if you find a bat in your home or yard: https://www.oregonvma.org/care-health/companion-animals/zoonotic-diseases/rabies

Feline Physical and HabitatIt includes providing vertical territory, scratching surfaces, hiding spots, and secure outdo...
09/22/2026

Feline Physical and Habitat

It includes providing vertical territory, scratching surfaces, hiding spots, and secure outdoor access.

Vertical spaces can include cat trees, window perches and wall mounts.

Secure places can be cardboard boxes, carriers, a paper bag or space under furniture.

Outdoor space can include window boxes, catios and walks.

Feline Cognitive Stimulation* Food Puzzles Interactive puzzle feeders or hiding dry kibble around the house for a sc...
09/04/2026

Feline Cognitive Stimulation

* Food Puzzles
Interactive puzzle feeders or hiding dry kibble around the house for a scavenger hunt

* DIY Projects:
Fill an empty cardboard box with upright toilet paper or paper towel rolls, then drop a few treats inside for your cat to fish out with their paws

* Clicker Training
Teach your cat simple commands or tricks

*Interactive Toys
Toys that can be batted or chased


* Toy Rotation
Keep curiosity high by swapping out toys every week

Social Enrichment* Interactive Play: Use wand toys, feather teasers, or plush toys to mimic hunting and let y...
09/03/2026

Social Enrichment

* Interactive Play:
Use wand toys, feather teasers, or plush toys to mimic hunting and let your cat chase and catch prey.

* Positive Training:
Teach your cat simple cues like "sit," "come," or high-fives using food rewards.

*Gentle Handling & Cuddling:
Petting, brushing, and quiet time together

* Other Companionship:
Introductions to compatible pets or controlled
exposure to visitors.

There are 5 categories of feline enrichment.* Social* Cognitive* Physical and Habitat* Sensory* FoodWhat happens when ca...
09/02/2026

There are 5 categories of feline enrichment.

* Social
* Cognitive
* Physical and Habitat
* Sensory
* Food

What happens when cats are bored?

It’s Happy Cat Month!What can we do to make sure our cats are happy and healthy?
09/01/2026

It’s Happy Cat Month!
What can we do to make sure our cats are happy and healthy?

What does the core DAPP vaccine cover?DistemperCanine distemper is a severe virus attacking the respiratory, gastrointes...
08/28/2026

What does the core DAPP vaccine cover?

Distemper
Canine distemper is a severe virus attacking the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems, often causing fever, nasal discharge, seizures, and potential permanent nerve damage or death. Dogs can be infected by airborne and droplet exposure. The virus also infects wildlife such as raccoons, skunks and foxes, and those animals can transmit it to your dog.

Symptoms include, but are not limited to, fever, discharge from the eyes and nose, anorexia, diarrhea, seizures, and difficulty walking.

Adenovirus
Causes infectious canine hepatitis (liver disease). It is transmitted by animal-to-animal contact or contact with objects, such as clothes, utensils, and furniture. Adenovirus is shed in bodily fluids such as saliva, f***s and urine. Infection affects not only the liver, but can affect the kidneys, eyes, brain and even clotting.

Symptoms can include lethargy, fever, vomiting and diarrhea, coughing and other respiratory signs, bloody nose, “blue eye”, yellow color to the skin, and seizures.

Parvo
An intestinal virus causing vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and rapid dehydration. Dogs are infected by ingestion of the virus which is shed in f***s. Parvo causes issues with the gastrointestinal system but can also affect the heart. Bloody diarrhea is a classic sign of parvo but vomiting, rapid weight loss, and even shock are symptoms.

Parainfluenza
A contagious respiratory virus that contributes to the kennel cough complex. It is spread by contact with respiratory secretions (snot and mucous). It can cause coughing, sneezing and eye/nasal discharge. Prognosis is usually good as long as the dog doesn’t develop any complicating factors, such as pneumonia.

08/22/2026

It's Take Your Cat to the Vet Day! One of the best ways to help your cat live a long and healthy life is to make sure it has an annual health exam with your veterinarian. This day is a reminder to make that wellness (spa) appointment for your feline friend.

Your veterinarian is trained to detect subtle signs of illness and disease. Catching these signs early is the best way to help your cat live a long, healthy life. Your veterinarian can also advise you on any questions you may have specific to your cat. It is important that your cat visits the veterinary practice yearly for their checkup, and twice per year for senior cats.

National Immunization Awareness MonthWhat vaccines should your cat have?Core VaccinesFHV-1 (Feline Herpesvirus-1)FCV (Fe...
08/21/2026

National Immunization Awareness Month
What vaccines should your cat have?

Core Vaccines

FHV-1 (Feline Herpesvirus-1)
FCV (Feline Calicivirus)
FPV (Feline Panleukopenia)
Rabies
FeLV (for cats younger than 1 year old)

Non-core Vaccines
Based on individual risk factors such as lifestyle, geographic location, and exposure risks.

FeLV (for cats older than 1 year)
Chlamydia felis

Address

194 S Main Street
Independence, OR
97351

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+15038385325

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