
Solensia: A Breakthrough Treatment for Feline Osteoarthritis
What is Feline Osteoarthritis (OA)? Osteoarthritis is a very common degenerative condition in the joints in cats, where the protective tissue in the joints (cartilage) is worn down and the

Hospital Reopening to Clients!!!
The Fairhaven Veterinary Hospital is truly excited to announce that we are ready to welcome you back into our hospital beginning Monday, 6/21! Here are the rules we are implementing

Important Hospital Update
Dear Client, To say this past year has been a challenge is truly an understatement! Through all the ups and downs this hospital has navigated during the pandemic, the one

COVID-19 and Companion Animals Update
Seattle’s King 5 News agency recently published an article reporting positive COVID-19 tests in 23 dogs. All dogs were part of a research study being conducted by the University of

Heartworm in WA Update- Testing Now Recommended
Heartworm Disease has been a rampant problem in parts of the US for more than two decades. While the incidence in dogs in Washington State remains very low, it is

Age is Not a Disease! Thoughts About Senior Dogs…
I love dogs, especially the oldies. Over the last 8 years, I have had six senior dogs as part of my family. The experiences with

Cat Scratching….Help!!
Concerns about inappropriate scratching among cat owners are a common occurrence. In some cases, the destruction is bad enough that pet parents consider re-homing their

COVID-19 Client Update 6-11-20
The past many months have provided no shortage of challenges as we have learned to adapt to the ever-changing landscape that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented. I cannot begin to

Puppy Socialization during COVID-19…What to do?!!
Socialization is the exciting stage of life when a puppy is open to new experiences. This crucial time period from roughly 3 – 14 weeks

Coronavirus (COVID-19)-Companion Animal Q&A Update 4-6-2020
The following blog post is an update from Dr. Wendy Zawoysky’s post on 3/3/2020. We strive to keep our clients informed with the best information