Category Archives : Veterinary Medical
Canine Respiratory Disease in WA- An Update
Uncovering the mystery of canine respiratory disease in Washington Please click the link above to review the most recent update from our Washington State Veterinarian, Dr. Amber Itle.
Recent Reports of Serious Upper Respiratory Infection in Dogs Outside of WA
Fairhaven Veterinary Hospital has become aware of a recent increase of serious upper respiratory infection cases in dogs in Oregon, California and Colorado, among other areas. Several concerned clients have
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
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
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