Traveling with your pet can be a rewarding experience, especially here in Bend where Fido has access to numerous dog-friendly parks flush with pristine fetching grounds, more trails than you can shake a stick at, and oodles of rivers and lakes for swimming. With all this tail-wagging fun to be had in the great outdoors, injuries and illnesses can occur.

Good thing Bend veterinarians are here to give the very best care to your fur-baby whether she barks, meows, or even chirps.

If you’re visiting for a while, make an appointment ahead of time with one of Bend’s numerous veterinary clinics. We love to pamper, play with, and protect our pets around here. And taking care of their physical wellbeing is essential. That’s why there’s over two dozen experienced, compassionate vet offices in the Bend area providing the care your pet needs.

You’ll also find a couple of locations offering 24-hour emergency veterinarian services seven days a week in case of an unexpected injury.

If you’re in need of emergency vet services, contact the following locations. And please call ahead of time to let them know you’re coming so they can be ready for you.

• Bend Animal Emergency and Specialty Center: Call right away if you believe your four-legged bestie is experiencing an emergency. Their veterinarians have the skill and expertise to provide outstanding veterinary emergency and critical care services for your pet.
• Bend Veterinary Specialists: Emergency doctors are on-premises 24 hours, 7 days a week, and are able to handle any type of pet emergency from ear infections to complicated trauma patients.

Looking for information on how to make your dog’s visit to Bend pawsitively perfect? Then trot over to our Adventure Journal and Visit Bend’s Pet Page for some easy and friendly tips on how you can protect, plan ahead, and spoil them rotten while you’re in town.