Our magazine debut
6 months after opening our new veterinary practice in Hood River, we had a magazine photoshoot and video interviews. Read more here about why we were in a magazine and what happened….
the thing about spays…
So you got a female puppy, and she’s close to 6 months old - should you spay her now, or wait? Which is the best option for you and your dog, and how will it affect your dogs future? Dr. Johnson discusses the topic of when to spay your female dog and some of the factors to take into consideration.
Why you should choose to vaccinate your pet at a veterinary clinic
This blog post discussed why we recommend getting your vaccines at a veterinary clinic rather than buying them at a store and doing them at home. There is more cost associated with getting your pet vaccinated at a veterinary clinic, however the benefits are absolutely worth it.
Dog training and veterinary visits
Training your dog means more than teaching them how to sit and stay. This blog is about how training your dog can actually help with veterinary visits also, and how we try to help your dog or cat learn while they’re here. Patient compliance plays a huge role in how the patient and you; the client, experience your visits. Patient compliance also helps us diagnose and treat your pet better and with less fear.
Dental X-rays and why we should take them
On Wednesday 11/10, the Arrowleaf team participated in some further training for dental x-rays. Taking dental x-rays is often the least popular and seemingly most difficult component of the dental care we provide to our patients. Why do we even need to take them! The tooth looks fine….
Should I worry about heartworm if I live in the PNW?
Living in the Pacific Northwest, we’re used to being told that we don’t need to worry about our dogs getting Heartworm. However the incidence of heartworm cases in the PNW is rising, and the best method of protecting your dog is prevention.
How much does a new puppy or kitten actually cost?
Getting a new puppy or kitten is an exciting time to say the least - and it’s easy to forget or brush off the financial responsibilities that come with this addition to your family. In this blog post, we’ve tried to break it down for you, so you can know what to expect when you bring a new pet home.
Fall hiking with dogs
Fall is upon us at last - which means it’s time for fall hiking, decorating, watching the leaves change color, layering up and dusting off our reading glasses for warm nights by the fire.
River Trip at the end of summer
On the last weekend in September, the Arrowleaf Team (includings kids, pups and spouses) went on a rafting trip down segment 3 of the Deschutes River.
The beginnings of arrowleaf
It all began with a northern virginia girl with a big dream. Click to read more to read about how Dr Daphne Johnson’s love of animals and the outdoors led her to opening her own veterinary practice in Hood River, Oregon in July 2021.