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
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
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 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
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
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
Socialization is the exciting stage of life when a puppy is open to new experiences. This crucial time period from roughly 3 – 14 weeks
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
Hi everyone, its Dr. Wendy. Let’s talk Coronavirus! We are fielding an increasing number of calls from concerned clients about the human Coronavirus (COVID-19) and
Nature lover, Cat lover…a perspective. An outdoor cat is any cat that spends time outdoors including feral, stray, farm, unowned, and indoor/outdoor cats. An estimate from 2013 suggests that outdoor