IMPORTANT UPDATE — Starting Monday, April 19, 2021 we will be opening the clinic for clients. Please read our COVID safety procedures below.
Important Update Regarding Our COVID-19 Procedures
***IMPORTANT UPDATE – CLINIC OPENING FOR CLIENTS***
Monday, April 19th, 2021 we will be opening the clinic for clients to be able to accompany their animals under covid-19 safety guidelines.
- You MUST have an appointment. This will include technician appointments that must be scheduled in advance.
- One client only may accompany their pet/s in for the appointment/s (curbside will still available for those concerned – call when you arrive to request this).
- Non-Anesthetic Dental Cleaning, Acupuncture, and Rehab appointments will check in at reception 5 minutes prior to appointment time. You will then be asked to wait outside or in your vehicle and we will notify you when the appointment is complete.
- Masks must be worn over the mouth and nose the entire time you are in the clinic. No mask, no entry – call when you arrive and we will come out to you.
- We have social distancing markers in the clinic and marked areas in the room. We ask you please stay in the taped areas to respect social distancing and the health and wellness of yourselves and our doctors and technicians.
Please do not enter the clinic if:
- You are not wearing a mask that completely covers your nose and mouth.
- You do not have an appointment. Call and schedule with us.
- You have any covid-19 symptom or been around anyone in the past 14 days that has had covid-19 symptoms or tested positive for covid-19
- You are immunocompromised or have concerns. We will come out to you!
Thank you in advance for being understanding and patient with this process and for following some of the guidelines we have set in order to keep our doctors, staff, and clients safe and to keep our clinic open to care for your fur babies. We are trying to keep our lobby area from becoming a waiting area and ask in advance that you please wait outside or in your vehicle when possible.
We will still not be accepting cash at this time and will continue to process credit cards at the completion of your visit and email invoices. We ask that you do not approach the front desk when you are leaving, unless necessary, as to not cross with clients checking in.
If you are looking to refill a medication and your animal is up-to-date on an annual examination by one of our doctors, you are now asked to do so via our website and the “Refill Request” tab or at www.powderpawsvet.com/prescription-refill-request/
Note: Due to our doctor’s time in high demand and our schedule filling up with healthy pet visits 2 weeks out currently we will be strictly enforcing our no-show fee of the full exam price. We ask that you be respectful of our time and the emergencies that need to be seen and please show up for your scheduled appointment at least 5 minutes prior. Thank you.
FDA Warning about Diet Associated Heart Failure
“Grain-Free” diets, diets including peas/lentils or potatoes/sweet potatoes, and diets with exotic proteins are those that apparently carry the greatest risk. Both the Kirkland and Costco “Nature’s Domain” grain-free foods have been included in the report.
At this point, the exact cause of DCM in these dogs is still under investigation.
DCM is a very rare type of heart failure that was previously known to occur mostly in dogs genetically predisposed to it (ie Dobermans, Great Danes), but it is now being found by cardiologists in both dogs (especially Golden Retrievers) and cats without a genetic predisposition.
If you are concerned that your pet is at increased risk of DCM, especially if they are displaying any symptoms there are few things you can do:
- Schedule your pet for an appointment for an exam and nutrition consultation.
- Talk to your veterinarian about switching your dog’s food to a diet that meets the highest AAFCO feeding standards such as Royal Canin, Purina PRO Plan, Science Diet, and Iams
- Consider testing to make sure that your dog has no nutrient deficiencies or changes to their heart structure
For more information, please see the following websites:
www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/outbreaks-and-advisories/fda-investigation-potential-link-between-certain-diets-and-canine-dilated-cardiomyopathy
vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2019/07/dcmupdate/
What we’re all about:
Powder Paws Veterinary Clinic is Park City, Utah’s premier and fastest growing veterinary hospital for wellness care, dentistry, laser therapy, dog training, and more. Established in 2013 by Park City local Dr. Kate Bjordahl, the state-of-the-art facility overlooks expansive views of the Jeremy Ranch hillsides. We pride ourselves in a welcoming facility that both pets and their owners enjoy visiting. We know your time is valuable, so we ensure very little wait times and drop-off appointments.
We’re there for all stages of your pet’s life.
Pet Wellness Care
We have a plan ready for cats and dogs of all ages that includes a health plan, vaccinations, lab work, spay/neuter, and microchipping.
Rehabilitation
Dr. Kristen Blum, DVM, CCRT has been certified in canine rehabilitation in 2009 and runs our canine rehabilitation program. Her gentle way with pets and hands-on approach yield great results.
Thank you for making us the highest-rated veterinary hospital in Park City, UT!
We’re certified Cat Friendly!
The Cat Friendly Practice Program was developed to help veterinarians address the unique needs of cats in veterinary practice.
Every day at Powder Paws Veterinary Clinic is full of joy!
