Crooked Tails Veterinary Clinic

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Happy National Hug Your Cat Day! Our team at Crooked Tails is celebrating by showering our beloved pets (and some sweet patients!) with extra love today—even if they aren't always a happy camper about it! Hugging your feline friend is a wonderful way to strengthen your bond and lower your stress. Now it's your turn! Share a picture of you and your kitty in the comments. We'd love to see you with your favorite feline!

06/02/2026

⚠️ Pet Owner Alert: Cheat Grass Season is Here! ⚠️

As temperatures rise, so does the risk of cheat grass. These seeds are notorious for burrowing into skin and can cause serious issues. This is a great reminder to check your pets daily, especially in vulnerable areas like their ears, chest, and armpits, as well as between their toes.

We recently treated an unfortunate pup who was experiencing an upset stomach and picked the wrong type of grass to eat to try to make him feel better. This resulted in 13 cheat grass awns having to be removed from all parts of his mouth under general anesthesia. We are so thankful we could get those removed and provide him pain relief.

Stay vigilant and check your pet after every walk! Remember, our team at Crooked Tails Veterinary Clinic is here to help your pets. Call us if you suspect your pet has encountered cheat grass and may have some lodged where you can not get to.

05/26/2026

🐾 Fleas, Ticks & Heartworms Don’t Take the Summer Off — Neither Do We!

❤️ Heartworm, flea & tick season is here, and we’re helping keep your pets protected from head to tail!

Now through July 31st, enjoy 10% OFF Heartworm Testing with current exam. ❤️

PLUS, we have instant manufacturer rebates available at the time of purchase on:
🐾 6-month or 12-month purchases of Bravecto® for flea & tick prevention
🐾 6-month or 12 month purchases of Sentinel Spectrum® for heartworm prevention PLUS protection against roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms
🐾 Or rebate savings when you purchase a combination of 6 months of Bravecto® and 6 months of Sentinel Spectrum®

No waiting for mail-in rebates — savings come right off your purchase! See below for more details!

📞 Call us today for more information, rebate details, or to schedule your pet’s heartworm test!

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

As we head into summer and temperatures rise, mosquito, flea, and tick season coming into full force earlier than normal, and will likely last longer into the fall. Mosquitos are particularly concerning since they can…

05/25/2026

🐾 🇺🇸 In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th.

If your pet needs immediate medical attention, please contact:

🐾 Bend Animal Emergency
📞 541-385-9110
or
🐾 Veterinary Referral Center (VRCC)
📞 541-209-6960

🩺 We will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26th at 8:00 AM.

Wishing everyone a safe Memorial Day holiday as we honor and remember all who served. ❤️🤍💙

05/21/2026

🐾 This is a great reminder, as we head out camping and enjoying the warmer weather this weekend, please be cautious around lakes and standing water. With our warmer-than-normal spring, algae blooms may appear earlier this season and can be very dangerous for pets. When in doubt, keep your furry friends out! 💚

Oregon Health Authority is reminding the public that we are entering the season for harmful algae blooms. Not all Oregon waterways are monitored for cyanobacteria, so it's important to know what to watch for. A harmful algal bloom can look foamy, scummy, thick like paint, and pea-green or blue-green in color. It can look like a thick green or brownish-red mat, or bright green clumps suspended in the water. If you find thick, brightly colored foam, scum or mats in a lake, pond, river or stream—especially in shallow, marshy areas where cyanobacteria blooms can form—don’t let your pet drink or swim in the water.

Symptoms in Dogs
Exposure to a harmful algae bloom can result in:
* Weakness or collapse
* Nausea, vomiting
* Excessive drooling
* Weakness, fatigue, stumbling
* Abdominal pain
* Diarrhea
* Difficulty breathing
* Shaking, trembling
* Seizure like activity—tremors, rigidity, paralysis
* Liver failure

If your dog goes into the water:
* Don’t let your pet lick its fur.
* Wash your pet with clean water as soon as possible.
* If your dog has symptoms such as drooling, weakness, vomiting, staggering and convulsions after being in water, seek immediate veterinary care. Acute, life-threatening symptoms from cyanobacteria toxins often develop rapidly. Death can occur within minutes to hours after exposure.

Current advisories:
* Lost Creek Lake in Jackson County (Precautionary)
* Agency Lake in Klamath County (Precautionary)
* Upper Klamath Lake in Klamath County (Precautionary)
* Haystack Reservoir in Jefferson County (Precautionary)
* Ochoco Reservoir in Crook County (Precautionary)
* Willow Creek Reservoir in Morrow County (Precautionary)
* McKay Reservoir in Umatilla County (Precautionary)
Precautionary Status: A bloom has been sighted and water sampling is unavailable within 1 business day due to limited resources. Oregon Health Authority will issue pre-emptive public warnings following reports of dog illnesses or deaths possibly resulting from cyanotoxin exposure.

* South Umpqua River: The advisory covers the South Umpqua River from Canyonville downstream to the confluence with the mainstem Umpqua River, and the mainstem Umpqua River downstream past Elkton to Sawyers Rapids. Pools in the bedrock along the rivers edge are known to develop cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) blooms that can be harmful to pets and people if accidental ingestion occurs. (PERMANENT ADVISORY)

We post algae advisories on our Web site at: https://www.oregonvma.org/toxic-algae-advisories

04/24/2026

🌷 Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to refresh your garden! As you start planting, it’s important to keep your pets in mind—many common plants can be harmful if ingested.

Our friends at AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) have shared a helpful guide: “10 Pet-Safe Garden Plants That Are Easy to Grow Across the U.S. (Zones 4–9)” 🌿with options that are safe for dogs, cats, and even horses.

Here are a few great pet-friendly options to consider:
• Sunflowers 🌻
• Snapdragons 🌸
• Marigolds 🌼
• Zinnias 🌺
• Camellias 🌷

Even better, many of these plants also help support pollinators like bees and butterflies 🐝🦋—so you’re creating a space that’s safe for your pets and beneficial for the environment.

Creating a beautiful garden doesn’t have to come at the expense of your pet’s safety. Choosing non-toxic plants helps ensure your furry family members can explore safely all season long 🐾

Check out the full list from ASPCA:

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/c to get inspired and keep your yard both vibrant and pet-friendly!

04/23/2026

We are getting closer to the finish line. The construction on the new addition is moving right along. The weather has been great for us! We currently have several construction crew members working on the old and new part of the clinic. They are working on the the sidewalks and parking lot behind the clinic as well. Parking is a bit limited and we truly apologize for that.

If you are needing help bringing a pet in please let us know, we would be more than happy to help.

We appreciate your patience during this time!

04/21/2026

Thank you Nancy and Tiffany for all you do for Crooked Tails Vet Clinic staff, clients, and patients!

You are the best!! We are so lucky to have you both!!