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5055 NE Fremont Street
Portland, OR 97213
Monday-Friday: 7:30am-7pm
Saturday: 8am-3:30pm
We know every family has different thoughts and preferences for how they would like to remember and memorialize their beloved pet. Some families may plan to scatter their pet’s ashes and only want a simple container urn. Some families may prefer a simple floral tin or wooden urn for display and storage. Some families may […]
Dr. Kevin Stepaniuk, dental specialist at Columbia River Veterinary Specialists, wrote some helpful recommendations for brushing your pet’s teeth. We encourage you to adopt these routines to help your pet maintain a healthy mouth, teeth and gums. Prevention is key.
Once your veterinarian completes their oral examination and reviews any dental radiographs, they will be able to determine if you pet has periodontitis and or periodontal disease. There are different levels of periodontal disease. Early stage periodontal disease means there is a moderate amount of plaque and tartar with plaque extending underneath the gum line. […]
By now, you’ve learned some interesting facts about maintaining your pet’s health and wellness. Most adult pets will need a teeth cleaning and maybe extraction work and oral surgery to counter the effects of periodontal disease. We would like to share a few reasons why we need to perform this dental teeth cleaning, oral exam […]
Our first priority is patient safety. We perform a pre-anesthetic exam on all patients and use modern anesthetics and equipment to monitor your pet. A team of three (veterinarian, dental technician and anesthesia assistant) perform the procedure. Your pet will receive IV fluids before, during and after the dental to make sure we maintain your […]
Hardy, an adorable 3 year old Norfolk Terrier, and his Mom came to us recently for an annual examination. Overall, Hardy was doing great; however, Hardy’s Mom did notice he had bad breath. When Dr. Reis lifted the lip to examine the mouth, teeth and gums, she noticed some tarter build-up and slight redness around […]
During the annual physical exam, our veterinarians will take a close look inside your cat’s mouth to examine the teeth and gums. Sometimes the doctors will discover a condition called gingitivis. The gums are inflamed and swollen and there is plaque covering the teeth. This condition can be treated with a dental teeth cleaning and […]
At Fremont Veterinary Clinic we offer ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography) and of the abdomen. Abdominal ultrasound allows us to visualize the tissue density of many organs with detail that is not possible with x-rays. With abdominal ultrasound we can see the bladder, kidneys, gall bladder, lymph nodes, blood vessels, abnormal fluids, pancreas, tumors, adrenal glands, uterus, and stomach, intestines. As early as […]
The number one concern we hear from our clients is anesthesia risk. It’s very worrisome to think about your pet being under anesthesia during a surgery procedure. That’s why we use the same type of anesthesia as human hospitals and follow very similar safety precautions too. We never leave their side. To get things started, […]
Fremont Veterinary Clinic offers full dental services. Oral health is important for our furry friends. Cleaning our pets’ teeth reduces the gum infections and inflammation that can lead to pain, tooth loss or abscess. We take dentistry seriously and have a certified dental technician who performs dental prophies and radiographs with our modern dental station. […]
Pets have natural survival instincts to hide their illnesses and injuries. It’s how they survived in the wild. By the time you notice they aren’t feeling well, there’s a good chance this problem has been going on for a while. It’s time to give us a call and schedule an appointment with one of our […]
Adult & Senior Cats Annual Physical Examination – Our doctors will discuss any medical or behavior concerns you may have about your cat. For senior patients and those with certain medical conditions, we may recommend semi-annual exams. We will review parasite control and your cat’s dietary and exercise needs. We try to catch problems or […]
Congratulations on your new family addition! Here are some guidelines to keep your kitten happy and healthy. We’re ready to take good care of you and your new kitten each step of the way. Please ask us if you have any questions about your kitten’s health and well-being. Age 7 – 9 weeks initial […]
Adult & Senior Dogs (it’s plural because every dog needs a buddy dog) Annual Physical Examination – Our doctors will discuss any medical or behavior concerns your may have about your dog. For senior patients and dogs with certain medical conditions, we may recommend semi-annual exams. We will review parasite control and your dog’s dietary […]
Congratulations on your new family addition! Here are some guidelines to keep your puppy happy and healthy. We’re ready to take good care of you and your new puppy each step of the way. Please ask us if you have any questions about your puppy’s health and well-being. Age 7 – 9 weeks initial exam […]
