Veterinary Medical

Heartworm in WA?

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***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 serious parasitic infection? These are important questions asked by clients new to the area or those travelling with their pets on vacation. What is heartworm? According to the FDA website on animal diseases, “Heartworm is a serious disease that results in severe lung disease, heart failure, other organ damage, and death in pets, mainly dogs, cats, and ferrets. It is caused by a parasitic worm called Dirofilaria immitis. The worms … Read more »

Biggest Loser…Dogs and Cats?

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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 know that excess weight is one of the leading causes of these same medical conditions in cats and dogs?! Worse yet, nearly 55% of all pets in America today are overweight, with 1 in 5 pets considered obese. This excessive weight trend worsened in American dogs and cats throughout the past decade, mirroring the human obesity epidemic. As a result many weight related diseases are now showing up in our … Read more »

The Unwanted Intruder, Fleas and Ticks….Oh My!!

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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. We can all agree nobody wants these pesky buggers in their home or scoring a free meal on their beloved pet. First, it’s important to get to know your adversary: The lifecycle starts with the undetected enemy (egg) encompassing a whopping 50% of the total flea population. Eggs are initially laid on the pet and then drop off into the environment to continue their development. Those microscopic eggs will then … Read more »

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