While the veterinary house call model has several advantages, it also has its limitations. We do not recommend our mobile services in the case of a true emergency that requires immediate treatment or hospitalization (hit by car, respiratory distress, etc). We refer all of these cases to the local emergency center as they are well equipped and fully staffed for all situations.
Vaccine Reactions:
Most dogs and cats will not have any side effects from vaccines. The most common side effects are localized pain/swelling at the site of the injection, mild lethargy, and a low-grade fever. These usually resolve on their own within 24 hours and do not usually require treatment. More severe reactions are less common, but can present as vomiting, diarrhea, facial swelling, wheezing, and/or hives. With any vaccine, anaphylaxis (a very severe and potentially fatal hypersensitivity reaction) is a risk but is rare. We are equipped to stabilized pets with reactions if they occur during your appointment. However, if your pet shows signs of a reaction after we have left your house, it is best to seek immediate medical attention at a full service hospital. We recommend calling your primary veterinarian first. If your veterinarian is not available, please bring your pet to the nearest emergency center. Contact information is listed below for the emergency centers located in Central Oregon.
Bend Animal Emergency and Specialty Center
Open 24/7
1245 SE 3rd St. C3
Bend, OR 97702
541-385-9110
www.bendanimaler.com
Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center of Central Oregon
Open 8 am - 12 midnight
1820 NW Monterey Pines Dr.
Bend, OR
541-210-9200
www.vrcvet.com
Vaccine Reactions:
Most dogs and cats will not have any side effects from vaccines. The most common side effects are localized pain/swelling at the site of the injection, mild lethargy, and a low-grade fever. These usually resolve on their own within 24 hours and do not usually require treatment. More severe reactions are less common, but can present as vomiting, diarrhea, facial swelling, wheezing, and/or hives. With any vaccine, anaphylaxis (a very severe and potentially fatal hypersensitivity reaction) is a risk but is rare. We are equipped to stabilized pets with reactions if they occur during your appointment. However, if your pet shows signs of a reaction after we have left your house, it is best to seek immediate medical attention at a full service hospital. We recommend calling your primary veterinarian first. If your veterinarian is not available, please bring your pet to the nearest emergency center. Contact information is listed below for the emergency centers located in Central Oregon.
Bend Animal Emergency and Specialty Center
Open 24/7
1245 SE 3rd St. C3
Bend, OR 97702
541-385-9110
www.bendanimaler.com
Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center of Central Oregon
Open 8 am - 12 midnight
1820 NW Monterey Pines Dr.
Bend, OR
541-210-9200
www.vrcvet.com
