Arthritis and Our Pets
FVH Senior Pet Handout Arthritis in Dogs Arthritis (also known as Degenerative Joint Disease or “DJD”) is one of the most common diseases of older animals affecting both dogs and
Oral Health and Your Pet, Does it Really Matter!?
The answer is an unequivocal yes! According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, nearly 80% of dogs and 70% of cats demonstrate signs of oral disease by age 4. The
The Pet Food Dilemma
Contributed by Dr. Kris Johnson There’s no doubt about it, people are passionate about pet food! Opinions on feeding strategies get as heated as some political or religious discussions. This
Heartworm in WA?
***Note our recommendations changed as of April 2021…https://fairhavenvet.com/heartworm-in-wa-update-testing-now-recommended/*** What is heartworm? Are pets at risk for heartworm disease in western Washington? How do I protect my pet from contracting this
Biggest Loser…Dogs and Cats?
When you hear of medical conditions like heart disease, type II diabetes, high blood pressure, and osteoarthritis do you immediately think of diseases primarily faced by overweight people? Did you
The Unwanted Intruder, Fleas and Ticks….Oh My!!
Do you own a cat or a dog? Does your house have central heating? If so, then there are hordes of fleas who would love to be your new roommates.
Working at FVH…What’s it like to work in a veterinary hospital?
Ever wonder what it would be like to work at FVH? Do you have a child that one day dreams of being a veterinarian? So often I receive emails from
Christmas reflection at ol’ FVH
Christmas and the New Year are a time for celebration of family, personal reflection, and renewed promises to set goals for bettering ourselves and the community we live in during
FVH Launches New Blog!
I am excited to offer up our new Fairhaven Veterinary Hospital Blog space! It is my intention to make this a forum to discuss issues related to veterinary medicine, our
FVH Bucks program benefits the Whatcom Humane Society
As proud supporters of the Whatcom Humane Society we are again calling for donations of your earned FVH Bucks to benefit a special building fundraiser continuing through the end of