Merle F Marks DVM

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Phone: (503) 665-1194

Address: 18110 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97236

Website: http://www.timbervet.com

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Merle F Marks DVM

Preventive Care

Dental Care
Dental Care As your pet ages the development of tartar and periodontal disease will occur. Preventative care in early years is very important. Most pets will need a dental cleaning. Many steps are required for an essential cleaning. Call us for a free dental exam today. We will grade your pet’s oral health and give you immediate steps toward a better smelling breath!
Vaccination
You can provide protection with the Lyme vaccination for you dog. It is a series of two and then once yearly.
Nutritional Counseling
When animals present to us (dogs more so than cats) they have usually had a profound diarrhea and a decrease in appetite. Often the pet owner can identify when the problem began. However some animals may have a more gradual disease with on and off diarrhea, vomiting, flatulence and weight loss. In this case the owner is not able to pinpoint when the problem started. ( Many people think these symptoms are from feeding cheap food.) Either way the small bowel disease is serious because it can spread to other animals including pet owners. This is by definition a zoonotic disease.
Comprehensive Examination
Annual visits are very important for identifying new issues or monitoring ongoing problems with the physical exam, labwork and /imaging EKG workups. Vaccines are also annual with a few exceptions. We will remind you when these visits are needed.

Illness Treatment

Parasites Treatment and Control
Intestinal Parasites you don’t want your pet to have in their system: roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, Giardia. They are zoonotic which means they can be transmitted from pet to people. A simple fecal (stool) sample can be tested to make sure you and your pet are not at risk. Other organisms are often found in young puppies and kittens. Be safe!
Pain Management
Surgery Soft Tissue surgery is an area of Veterinary Medicine that allows your doctors to really shine. Whether the surgery be routine such as spay/neuter, or abdominal challenges it can be done for your pet here. Both Dr Merle and Dr. Becky are skilled surgeons. Surgery, anesthesia, pain management and post-operative care are part of the all process. You are in excellent hands at Timberland.
Vomiting Treatment
Diarrhea Treatment
Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
As you scan the guaranteed analysis you will see the breakdown of categories: Protein, Carbohydrates, Fats, Water, Vitamins and Minerals. Protein is the main element of body tissues like muscles, blood, skin, organs, hair and nails. Carbohydrates provide energy for the body’s tissues. Fats absorb, store and transport vitamins, moisturize skin and coat, make healthy pet food taste great and supply energy. Water is the most critical nutrient for survival. Vitamins assist in maintaining an animal’s metabolism. Minerals are necessary to develop healthy skin and hair, proper skeletal support and development. Minerals are usually abundant in pet food ingredients.

Chronic Condition Treatment

Arthritis Treatment
CBD is a great addition to pet care. It may help with seizures, anxiety, pain, inflammation, osteoarthritis, allergies and cancer. The process is cannabinoids produce effects in the body by interacting with cannabinoid receptors. Many clients ask me my opinion. I have seen some animals (dogs) respond and others not so much. There really are no know harmful side effects ( unless THC is product > 3%). The main issue is dosing.
Diabetes Treatment
Health problems may include Diabetes Mellitus, hypertension, heart disease, dermatitis and poor hygiene. Often obese cats won't use the litter box appropriately--leaving a mess
Thyroid Disease Treatment
The doctors have over 30 years (each) experience in all fields of medicine. For examples: Hyperthyroidism, diabetes, allergies, kidney disease, liver disease, bladder issues,lameness, cancer and cardiology. Think of general medicine for multiple species and you have the idea.
Heart Disease Treatment
A recent UCDavis study (7/2018) discovered the dogs seemed to have a higher correlation of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) when on grain free diets due to the replacement ingredients. Taurine deficiency is well-documented as potentially leading to DCM. DCM is a disease of the heart muscle that results in weakened contractions and poor pumping ability. As the disease progresses the heart chambers become enlarged, one or more valves may leak, and signs of congestive heart failure develop. This disease is serious and in some cases sudden death.
Kidney Disease Treatment
Kidney disease is common cause of death in our older pets (cats, dogs, birds, guinea pigs). It seems to be a silent disease in pets until it becomes very severe. Veterinary medicine continues to explore new diagnostic tools and treatments.
Periodontal Disease Treatment

Wound and Fracture Care

Veterinary Surgery
Dr. Merle Marks graduated from Oklahoma State Veterinary School in 1987.He was in the top 10 of his class. He practices general veterinary medicine as well as internal medicine and general surgery. He loves orthopedics. Dr. Merle attends to dog, cats and reptiles. He is a devoted family man. His hobbies include coral propagation and saltwater fish. He is studying guitar and the art of making his own guitars. He is married to Dr. Becky Marks. Ask him how they met.
Spaying and Neutering
In the process of reading the pet food bag there is a lot of information that you might skim over. In the case of the recalls you quickly read through the ingredient list and relied on the accuracy of the label. Labels that have the American Feed Control Official (AAFCO) approval means the law has defined what can be used for manufacture. These are the minimum requirements. Some companies go beyond the basics. Better companies use human grade ingredients. Others use human non-edible grades. There are also quality standards regarding packaging, physical integrity of the food, adequacy of sterilization, freedom from toxins and microbes. Canada and Europe have different guidelines.

Laboratory Services
The result is a concentration of the bad products. They stay in the bloodstream because they couldn’t get filtered out. The worst of these is the end product of protein. Protein gets broken down into “ammonia”. Small amounts are normal but in large amounts are poisonous. On blood work the raised blood ammonia levels are the first indication of kidney disease. Then other numbers begin to rise, too. When we see changes on the blood work it means the kidneys are working at about 1/4 of their normal function or conversely they have lost 3/4 of normal function. As the toxins begin to build up vomiting occurs. Until that point a pet owner may not see any changes. Weight loss, increased thirst and urination and lethargy are usually present.
X-Ray
Microchipping
Microchips for pets have become the standard. You can always have the assurance that your pet is identified. What if your home caught on fire or you had a break in? Your pet would try to escape. You need help relocating your pet. Remember a ID tag on the collar is still important. A HomeAgain Chip is permanent. And for international travel it is a requirement. Lost pets need identification.

General Pet Care

Boarding
Compassion, experience and personal pet care–obsessing about their clients and not competitors. Our veterinarians Dr. Merle and Dr. Becky Marks are a husband and wife veterinarian team. Their clinic is centered around core values such as honesty, patient advocacy and education. They want you to take an active role in making choices in your pet’s care. Yes, they take great effort to give you the information and expertise to help you but they understand that you want to be involved in the process. Our clinic provides medical, surgical, dental and boarding services since 1994.
Grooming
Senior Pet Care
Nutritional Adequacy Statement will also state for which life stage(s) the product is suitable, such as “for maintenance, or “for growth.” A product intended “for all life stages” meets the more stringent nutritional needs for growth and reproduction A maintenance ration will meet the needs of an adult, non-reproducing dog or cat of normal activity, but may not be sufficient for a growing, reproducing, or hard-working animal. Puppy/kitten, adult maintenance, low activity and senior pets can easily have their needs met with respective diets for each stage.
Animal Daycare
Dogs at increased risk of exposure include but not limited to dogs with lifestyles that include dog parks, dog-daycare, dog shows, grooming, boarding, travel (car, air, etc), rescue animals and dogs with pre-existing heart disease or lung disease, potential senior dogs, and brachycephalic breeds.

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