Veterinarians in Portland, Oregon
Barbur Blvd. Veterinary Hospital is a long established small animal full-service practice located in Southwest Portland. Our mission and purpose is “Absolute Love for Pets”. We continually challenge ourselves to seek ways to treat both you and your pets from a perspective of absolute love. This translates to a commitment to providing our patients and their families with world class care. We look forward to partnering with you in the care of your pet!
Leptospirosis has been prominent recently in the news due to its relationship to some of the sea lion deaths at our coast. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease of worldwide significance that infects both animals and humans. In the city, it can be spread by the wild critters we find wandering through our gardens, including rats, possums, raccoons, and squirrels. The bacteria are spread through the urine of infected animals, which can get into water or soil and survive for weeks to months. Prevention includes controlling rodents (often attracted by bird and chicken feeders), avoiding contact with wild animals, and vaccination of your dog.
Dear Clients:
In the interest of providing the best wellness care possible, we are now offering a new vaccination regimen for both dogs and cats. The vaccinations we are now offering have been selected for their superior efficacy, safety, duration, and benefit to your pet.
As part of an annual wellness exam, your veterinarian will determine an appropriate vaccination schedule for your individual pet. The schedule will be customized according to your pet’s current age, health, lifestyle and previous vaccination history.
Annual wellness exams and vaccinations are an important part of the overall health and longevity of your pet, and we are excited to offer the best care possible. Please feel free to talk with us about any questions you may have.
Thank you!
Janet Ewing, DVM
