Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon’s own veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Jennifer Bentley, offered some background and information via our Facebook video series about the issues surrounding grain-free pet diets for cats and dogs. While the facts are not all in and research is ongoing, the bottom line is that grain-free pet food is more marketing strategy than vet-approved nutrition.

As fire season takes its toll this year, a top of mind question is how to keep your pets safe in wildfire season. At Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon, we share your concern about the effects of smoke and other fire-related issues on your pets.

Your dog or cat is shaking her head, pawing at his ears, or trying to rub her ears on the ground. A pet with itchy ears can indicate inflammation of the extended ear canal and can cause distress. Dr. Jennifer Bentley weighs in itchy and infected ears in dogs and cats, and what pet parents can do about it.

Throughout the nation, pet owners are having difficulty scheduling timely appointments for their pets while pet emergency facilities are experiencing wait times of up to 12 hours. We have doubled our staff and plan to increase our physical space in the coming year, but the fact remains that there is a nationwide veterinary crisis. What does that mean for Central Oregon pets and their people?

For any pet parent, Lennon’s story is a tale of terror, at least at the beginning. Over the course of a year, Lennon, a healthy, active dog, grew increasingly lethargic. Then one day last in December, he was unable to walk.

It was a shock when Oso, young and otherwise healthy, experienced the sudden loss of the use of his back legs. With the support of family, friends, and a great veterinary network, Oso’s pet parents were able to be the heroes he needed to be up and running (and swimming, and playing) again. Here’s their story.

What does chemotherapy in pets really look like? Is it the same as for humans? In the event your dog or cat develops cancer, it’s helpful to know the differences between pet chemotherapy and treatment for humans.

Veterinary dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Bentley went live on Facebook to go deeper into the diagnosis and treatment of environmental pet allergies. In this most recent episode, Dr. Bentley explains how pets are tested for allergies, and how an allergy vaccine can help.

Dr. Stephen Stockdale sat down with VRC dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Bentley on this week’s Facebook Live video to talk about what minimally invasive surgery is, and how it can benefit your pet.

Pet Allergies: What to Know About Itching, Scratching, & Licking
What are they, and how can you help your pet feel better as the pollen flies this spring? Veterinary Referral Center dermatologist, Dr. Jennifer Bentley explains.

Learn about human foods that are toxic to dogs and cats. Plus, what to do if your pet eats chocolate, and toxic fruits and veggies.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease in pets involves inflammation of the wall of the intestine, possibly due to an intolerance of intestinal bacteria or as a reaction to antigens. VRC’s Dr. Vaughan weighs in on how vets diagnose IBD, and how it can be treated.

It goes without saying that most pet parents have the best interests of their dogs and cats at heart. Sometimes, though, even the best intentions can cause more harm than good. On this week’s FB Live video, Dr. Jennifer Bentley of Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon offered advice on what NOT to do when your pet has a problem.

Why is my dog vomiting? When is it time to take your dog to the vet hospital? Learn what to do when your dog vomits and when to be concerned.

Whether your best friend is tagging along on the backtrails or you’re just taking a walk in your neighborhood winter wonderland, protect your pet from potential winter hazards in Central Oregon.

Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon went live on Facebook to introduce Dr. Kristen Couto, veterinary oncologist, and talk about what to do when you discover a lump on your dog

Learn how to ski safely with your dog and avoid a trip to the veterinarian.

Keep those paws healthy during the winter months by checking out or top tips for paw protection from the snow and ice.

We compiled a list of favorite holiday gifts for pets from our veterinarians.

Find out what symptoms to watch out for after accidental chocolate ingestion.  Tips to keep your dog and cat safe during the holidays.

Join Doctors Dujowich and Stockdale as they discuss Total Hip Replacements in dogs and other treatments for hip dysplasia.

To help keep our pet community safe, we’ve put together a list of the top five things to avoid sharing with your pets this Thanksgiving.

VRC Veterinarian Jennifer Bentley and Sean Panella host a discussion about cheatgrass

VRC Veterinarian Jennifer Bentley hosts a conversation about pet dermatology and seasonal allergies.

Thea enlisted Jack in Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon’s Blood Donor Program.

Dr. Matt Vaughan and Dr. Jennifer Bentley discuss how your dog or cat can be heroes by donating blood at VRCCO.

Did you know that July is National Pet Hydration Awareness Month? Dehydration can be detrimental to your furry friends health, especially in the peak of summer.

5 myths about environmental allergies.

Up-to-date information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

We have Central Oregon’s first and only 16-slice computerized tomography (CT or CAT) scanner for dedicated use on animals.

Information to keep in-mind during this time of love.

Enjoying the holidays with our families, friends, and a unicycle.

Warnings from the Veterinary Medical Board and FDA.

Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon’s dermatology department is excited to announce that we now have a CO2 laser for dermatological procedures.

Have you heard about our kegs? We have beer and kombucha on tap, available for clients during their pet’s visit.

Is your male cat excessively licking his hind-end/ prepuce, ‘walking funny’, yowling, posturing to urinate outside the box, and frequenting the litter-box often? If so, your beloved feline may have a urethral obstruction.

We are often asked, “Will my pet be receiving any pain medication?” The short answer is an emphatic, yes!

Wearing silly costumes is all our pets should worry about on Halloween.

How to put the pep back in our pet’s step.

Are grain free diets just another fad?