Can it wait until morning?
Find what you are seeing on the board. If it is not there, or you are not sure which column you are in, call us.
Go now
Do not wait for us. Go to the emergency hospital.
- Trouble breathing, or gums that look pale, white or blue
- Collapse, or a seizure that lasts more than a few minutes
- A swollen belly with retching and nothing coming up
- Hit by a car, even if they seem fine
- Ate rat bait, antifreeze, xylitol gum, grapes or a lot of chocolate
- Bleeding that will not stop
- Trouble breathing, or breathing with the mouth open
- A male cat straining in the litter box with little or no urine
- Chewed or licked any part of a lily, even the pollen
- Collapse, or a seizure that lasts more than a few minutes
- A fall from a window or balcony, even if they seem fine
- Licked antifreeze or ate rat bait
1945 NW Pettygrove Street, Northwest Portland. What to do on the way
Call us today
We keep same day visits open for exactly this.
- Vomiting or diarrhea more than twice in a day
- Ate raw salmon or trout, even with no symptoms yet
- Squinting, or a red or cloudy eye
- Sudden head shaking or sneezing fits after a walk in tall grass
- Limping that has not improved after a day of rest
- Not eating for a full day
- Not eating for a full day
- Vomiting more than twice in a day
- Hiding and not coming out for meals
- Squinting, or a red or cloudy eye
- Urinating outside the box, or going much more often
- A bite wound or swelling after a fight
Book this week
Worth a visit, and it can wait for an appointment.
- Itchy skin, ear scratching or licking paws
- Bad breath or a broken tooth
- Stiffness getting up or on stairs
- A new lump
- Weight gain or loss you can see
- Vaccines, a nail trim or a refill
- Bad breath or drooling
- Drinking more water than usual
- Weight loss you can feel along the spine
- A new lump
- Matted fur or dandruff
- Vaccines, a nail trim or a refill
This board is general guidance from a neighborhood clinic and cannot examine your pet. When in doubt, call.
A neighborhood clinic for Sellwood dogs and cats
Fernhollow has been on the same corner since 2012. Three people will know your pet by name, the phone is answered by a technician, and every price on this site is the price on your invoice.
- Same daysick visits when you call before 3 PM
- Forty minutesfor a first puppy or kitten visit
- In writingan estimate before any treatment
What does Fernhollow do?
- Book this week$78
Wellness exams
A full nose to tail exam and a written plan. Once a year for adults, twice a year from age seven.
- Call us today$95
Same day sick visits
Call before 3 PM and we see your pet today. You get an estimate before any test or treatment.
- Book this weekFrom $520
Dental care
Cleanings under anesthesia with full mouth x-rays, and a phone call before any extraction.
- Book this weekFrom $30
Vaccines
Core vaccines for dogs and cats, puppy and kitten series, and the rabies certificate the county asks for.
The colored label shows how soon each kind of visit usually happens. Every price is on the prices page.
What should a Portland pet owner watch for?
Seven things we see every year in this city, and the months they show up.
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw salmon and troutDogs | September | October | November | December | ||||||||
| Foxtails and grass seedsDogs | June | July | August | September | ||||||||
| Wild mushroomsDogs | October | November | December | |||||||||
| River algaeDogs | July | August | September | |||||||||
| LiliesCats | March | April | May | |||||||||
| AntifreezeDogs and cats | January | February | November | December | ||||||||
| FleasDogs and cats | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
Raw salmon and trout are the one to know if you are new to the Northwest. A dog that eats raw fish can be very sick within six days, and treatment works when it starts early. Read the full hazards guide or the page on salmon poisoning in dogs.
How much does a visit cost?
Sample prices for this demo. Anything beyond the exam gets a written estimate first, and you approve it before we start.
- $78
Wellness exam
A full nose to tail exam and a written plan
- $65
Puppy or kitten first visit
Forty minutes, with time for every question
- $95
Same day sick visit
Call before 3 PM and we see your pet today
- $32
Rabies vaccine
With the certificate Multnomah County asks for
- From $520
Dental cleaning
With anesthesia, monitoring and full mouth x-rays
- $24
Nail trim
No appointment needed on weekdays
Who will see your pet?
Dr. Maren Halvorsen
Veterinarian and owner
Maren opened Fernhollow in 2012 after ten years in emergency medicine. She still takes the hard cases, and she writes down the price before any treatment starts.
Dr. Caleb Thornquist
Veterinarian
Caleb sees most of our cats and runs the dental suite. He keeps a second, quieter exam room for cats who would prefer to skip the lobby.
Junie Akana
Certified veterinary technician
Junie is the voice on the phone when you call worried. She has helped more Sellwood owners decide between tonight and tomorrow than anyone on staff.
Fictional people, written for this demo.
What do clients say?
I called at 8 in the morning about my cat not eating. Junie asked four questions, told me it was a today problem, and had us in a room by 10.
The estimate for my dog's dental had two numbers on it, with and without extractions. The call during the procedure matched the paper.
Our puppy ate half a salmon head on the Sandy. They saw him that afternoon, and he was himself again two days later.
Where is the clinic?
We are in a green bungalow in Sellwood, a few blocks from the bridge and a short walk from the off leash area at Sellwood Riverfront Park. There is parking behind the building and a covered porch for rainy day waits.
We also see pets from Westmoreland, Eastmoreland and Woodstock.
| Monday to Friday | 7:30 AM to 6 PM |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 9 AM to 2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Questions new clients ask
Are you taking new patients?
Yes. We see dogs and cats, and most first visits are booked within the week. A puppy or kitten first visit is forty minutes, so there is time for every question. The new clients page explains what to bring.
What should I do if my pet has an emergency after hours?
Go to DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital at 1945 NW Pettygrove Street in Northwest Portland. It is open 24 hours every day, and the number is (503) 228-7281. If you think your pet ate something toxic, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center answers at (888) 426-4435 day and night. A consultation fee may apply.
How much does an exam cost?
A wellness exam is $78 and a same day sick visit is $95. Anything beyond the exam gets a written estimate first, and you approve it before we start. Every price is on the prices page.
Does my dog need a rabies vaccine in Oregon?
Yes. Oregon requires dogs to be vaccinated against rabies by six months of age. Multnomah County also licenses dogs and cats, and asks for a current rabies certificate. We hand you the certificate at the visit.
What is salmon poisoning?
It is an infection dogs get from a parasite in raw salmon, trout and other fish that run upstream, and it is most common west of the Cascades. Signs show up within six days. It is treatable when caught early, so call us the day your dog eats raw fish. Read the full guide.
Is the clinic calm for cats?
We try to make it so. Cats have their own waiting nook away from the dogs and a quiet exam room at the back, and we book cat visits at the slower times of day when we can.
Request a visit
Tell us who is coming and why, and the front desk calls back within two business hours to set a time.
Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM. After hours, call DoveLewis at (503) 228-7281.