A coalition of animal welfare groups and veterinarians has launched the Warm Springs Animal Relief Fund to support animals impacted by the Bench Fire. The campaign aims to raise $15,000 to provide feed, veterinary supplies and recovery resources for livestock and companion animals.

Warm Springs Animal Relief Fund launched to help animals impacted by Bench Fire

WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A coalition of animal welfare groups and veterinarians has launched the Warm Springs Animal Relief Fund to support animals impacted by the Bench Fire. The campaign aims to...

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Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife are urging people to prevent exposure to rabies while highlighting the importance of bats and other wildlife to the state’s ecosystems. So far, 22 bats have tested positive for rabies in 2026, according to OHA data.

Twice-annual veterinary checkups are important for senior pets to differentiate between signs of normal aging and signs of illness, says @avmavets.bsky.social President Jennifer Quammen. Cats are generally considered senior at 10 years old, and dogs are considered senior after 75% of life span.

Senior pet care: what a veterinarian wishes every dog and cat owner knew

A veterinarian and AVMA president-elect shares what dog and cat owners miss about aging pets, why twice-yearly vet visits matter, and the early signs of pain and disease.

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Oregon's rabies testing is done at the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Corvallis, led by microbiologist and lead technician Wendy Black and microbiologist Nelson Osorio. Here they explain how their work helps minimize human exposure to the disease.

Spotlight on: The rabies team at the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory | OSU Today

The Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory housed within OSU’s Gary R. Carlson, MD, College of Veterinary Medicine diagnoses animal disease in livestock, pets and wildlife across Oregon and frequentl...

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Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), also known as bloat, is a condition where a dog's stomach becomes distended or bloated and then begins to twist upon itself, which can lead to death. Bloat can prove fatal to dogs in just a few hours, so getting your dog to veterinary care quickly is critical.

As wildfire evacuation orders continue to be issued across Central Oregon, it’s not just people who need a safe place to go. The Crook County and Deschutes County fairgrounds are providing temporary refuge for horses, livestock and other large animals displaced by the fires.

Central Oregon fairgrounds provide refuge for livestock during wildfire evacuations

CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wildfire evacuation orders continue to be issued across Central Oregon, it’s not just people who need a safe place to go. The Crook County and Deschutes County fairgroun...

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Think Wild wildlife rehabilitation center offers tips for helping wildlife during Oregon wildfire season.

How to Support Oregon wildlife during fire season

As summer heats up, wildfire season is back in Central Oregon, with wildfires throughout the state causing evacuations, poor air quality, and concerns around li

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Are pets at risk for becoming ill from the Cyclospora parasite currently causing numerous human cases in the US? Short answer: No.

Cyclospora and pets: Reservoir, bystander, or red herring? | dvm360

Cyclospora cayetanensis is all over the headlines amid a 2026 national surge and a Midwest outbreak. So should veterinary teams be worried about dogs and cats as carriers, reservoirs, or patients?

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FDA launches pilot program to incentivize manufacture of animal drug products in the US.

FDA Launches Pilot to Incentivize U.S. Manufacturing of Animal Drugs

FDA’s CVM has launched a pilot program designed to encourage and strengthen domestic manufacturing of animal drug products & active ingredients.

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Unfortunately, there are several wildfires currently burning in Oregon. Here are some suggestions on monitoring your animals for wildfire smoke irritation. If you have concerns about your animal's health, please consult your veterinarian.

Two U.S. biotech companies are testing experimental GLP-1 weight-loss treatments for overweight cats.

Fat cat? Weight-loss drugs may be coming for your overweight pet

Startups are testing GLP-1 treatments for overweight cats while pet-food giants are leaning into longevity products as owners spend more on animal health.

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Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection spread through contaminated soil and water that can cause serious complications, including kidney and liver failure, in dogs and people. Vaccinate dogs to reduce the risk of infection.

The Summer Puddle Risk Most Dog Owners Don't See Coming

Dogs love splashing in puddles and other bodies of water, but this can increase their risk of bacterial infection leptospirosis.

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Today is National Pet Fire Safety Day. Nearly 1,000 home fires each year are accidentally started by pets. Here are tips to help ensure your pet does not start a house fire, and to keep it safe in case of fire. 🧯 Make Sure Fire Alarms Are Working: For the safety of everyone in your home. 1/5

Neighbors call it “Hospital McDonald’s.” Gabriela Alves found her 6-year-old dog Buddy at McDonald's after a week of searching for the white pup that went missing when two earthquakes devastated Venezuela on June 24.

Venezuelan earthquake survivors search for missing pets in an unexpected place: McDonald's

A McDonald's restaurant in Venezuela has become a makeshift hospital and center for finding missing pets after two powerful earthquakes.

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Horses and livestock may need to be evacuated rapidly during wildfire season. Horse owners should assemble a "go kit" with essentials such as a halter, lead rope, feed, water, medication, ID documents and copies of veterinary records, and they should also practice loading animals into trailers.

Preparation is critical to safely evacuating horses and other livestock during a wildfire

CSU veterinarians advise putting together your animals’ emergency “go kit” and practicing leaving in advance.

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During #NationalDairyMonth, we want to extend a very big thank you to all the veterinarians who oversee the welfare of dairy animals and play a critical role in ensuring the safety of our food supply!

Harmful algae advisories or precautions do not mean a body of water or an area is "closed." You can still enjoy the areas under precaution or advisory while exercising caution with water exposure. OHA advisories are meant to help people and pet owners be aware of potential exposure. 1/2

Jefferson County leaders, businesses call for more transparency from OHA over algae bloom advisories

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County leaders and tourism advocates are calling on the Oregon Health Authority to provide clearer communication and greater transparency regarding recreation...

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🗽Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸 "Animals — dogs and cats — can hear and feel the fireworks four times further than a human can," says Dr. Michael Bailey, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 🎆 Do not take pets to fireworks displays. Keep pets indoors and away from crowds. 1/3

Horses experience the world differently from humans, assessing each object or person as an individual rather than as part of a group. 1/2

Inside the mind of one of the most majestic animals on Earth

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@oregonhumane.bsky.social receives $1 million gift from Coos Bay resident Audrey Albaugh to support its veterinarian education partnership with the @oregonstate.edu Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine.

Oregon Humane receives $1 million gift from Coos Bay resident for vet training program

A $1 million gift from Coos Bay resident Audrey Albaugh will help Oregon Humane expand and strengthen a veterinary training partnership designed to prepare futu

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A reminder that if a pet were to die or experience heat stroke from being left in a car, the owner can face felony charges for aggravated animal abuse or first-degree animal neglect.

Hot cars can kill in minutes: What Oregon law says about leaving kids or pets behind

Hot cars can kill — and Central Oregon law enforcement is urging parents and pet owners not to leave children or animals unattended in vehicles, even briefly, as more incidents pop up across the regio...

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When Central Point resident Rikki-Lynn Knight attached a bright orange AirTag to the shell of her sulcata tortoise, Torq, she hoped the technology would bring her beloved reptile home in the event she ever wandered out of her “tortoise mansion” in the family’s backyard.

An 80-pound tortoise escaped. The AirTag wasn't what brought her home. | Rogue Valley Times

Wandering 80-pound reptile back home after a very short disappearance; social media users play a big part in family reunion When Central Point resident Rikki-Lynn Knight attached a bright orange […]

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Oregon's top veterinarian, Dr. Ryan Scholz, talks about the invasive cattle parasite, the New World Screwworm, and what he and his team are doing to keep it out of Oregon herds. www.klcc.org/podcast/oreg...

Protecting Oregon from the New World Screw Worm

On this edition, we talk with Oregon's top veterinarian, Dr. Ryan Scholz, about the invasive cattle parasite, the New World Screw Worm and what he and his team are doing to keep it out of Oregon herds...

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Unleashed Hope is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting animals of individuals facing difficult situations like homelessness, addiction recovery, medical care, or fleeing domestic violence. They currently offer foster care, boarding options, and access to animal resources.

Rogue Valley nonprofit aims to open pet shelter for people in crisis - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2

ROGUE RIVER, Ore. – Unleashed Hope is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting animals of individuals facing difficult situations like homelessness, addiction recovery, medical care, or fleeing domestic vi...

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Expert: It’s time to vaccinate US dairy cattle against bird flu (H5N1). Vaccinating dairy cattle against bird flu would prevent spillover into humans, experts said. The H5N1 outbreak in US cattle that began in 2024 is the first time the virus has been documented in cows.

Expert: It’s time to vaccinate US dairy cattle against bird flu

Gregory C. Gray, MD, MPH, FIDSA, wants to get the word out: The time is now to vaccinate U.S. dairy cattle against bird flu. “While vaccines in poultry are an active area of investment, it now seems o...

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Help your pets avoid toxic mushrooms! Among the most dangerous are mushrooms containing amatoxins, including the death cap (Amanita phalloides), which can range in color from white to brown and often feature a skirt-like ring around the stem.

Marin veterinarians urge caution as toxic mushrooms appear

Over the past three weeks, emergency veterinarians in Marin County have seen a dramatic spike in dogs suffering from suspected mushroom poisonings. At the Pet Emergency and Specialty Center of Marin a...

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Dogs and their owners gathered on the outskirts of Bend this week for an annual training aimed at helping dogs avoid rattlesnakes before they encounter one in real life.

Rattlesnake Aversion Training for dogs returns to Central Oregon for another successful season

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Dogs and their owners gathered on the outskirts of Bend this week for an annual training aimed at helping dogs avoid rattlesnakes before they encounter one in real life. For 15 ye...

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🦇 A new predictive model developed at Washington State University could help scientists more efficiently identify the reservoirs of emerging zoonotic viruses and dangerous pathogens like Ebola that can spill over from animals into humans. #WSU #WSUVetMed #GoCougs news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

WSU model could help track deadly viruses to their source

A new predictive model could help scientists more efficiently identify the reservoirs of emerging zoonotic viruses and dangerous pathogens like Ebola.

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As it heats up this weekend, Oregon veterinarians remind owners to keep their pets safe. Never leave your pet unattended in a vehicle. Even with the window cracked, the temperature inside a car can quickly climb to more than 110 degrees which can lead to a potentially fatal heatstroke. 1/5