HPAI – Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
HPAI – Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Updated April 2025 AVIAN INFLUENZA (BIRD FLU) RISK TO CATS BEING FED RAW OR FREEZE-DRIED DIETS HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza), due to
Category Archives : Canine 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
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
FDA Warning- “Grain Free” Diets Linked to Heart Disease?
Potential Link Between Grain-Free Diets and Heart Disease in Dogs- Diet Change Recommended for Safety The FDA published an article late last week highlighting a potential link between certain brands
Help! My Pet’s Got an Itch!!
There is nothing more frustrating than being woken all night listening to a pet scratch, chew and lick. And if you have experienced this, you know that it is probably
Anesthesia, To Fear or Not To Fear?
My name is Debbie Figueroa and I am the Lead Licensed Veterinary Nurse at Fairhaven Veterinary Hospital. I have been a licensed veterinary nurse for 19 years and obtained
Your pooch dread vet visits?
Post contributed by FVH Veterinary Assistants: Help my dog hates the Veterinary Visit! As staff of a veterinary hospital, we strive to create and maintain an environment with few stressors:
Dermatology in Veterinary Medicine
Dermatology, as you may know, is the study of the skin and all structures of the skin such as hair and toenails. It’s not the most exciting part