Join us for Pints for Pets at Ravenna Brewing on October 26th, 2024 The post Pints for Pets 2024 appeared first on Seattle Veterinary Associates ..read more

Our Urgent Care team is here for you Monday through Friday 8 AM until 6 PM when your pet needs immediate attention. With extensive training and experience, our doctors and nursing staff are ready to stabilize and treat a wide range of issues—from emergencies like trauma, breathing problems, or toxic ingestions to those moments when […] The post When Does My Pet Need to Visit Urgent Care? appeared first on Seattle Veterinary Associates ..read more

Tiny Incisions, Big Benefits Laparoscopic Ovariectomy offers a minimally invasive approach, resulting in less postoperative pain and a quicker return to normal activities for your canine companions. The smaller incisions reduce the risk of postoperative complications, such as infections or incisional hernias, ensuring a smoother recovery process. During the laparoscopic procedure, the abdomen is gently […] The post Laparoscopic Ovariectomy appeared first on Seattle Veterinary Associates ..read more

  A few weeks ago, we informed you about upcoming changes from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regarding the entry of dogs into the United States. Initially, these changes would have introduced several new requirements, including the need for a “Certification of U.S.-Issued Rabies Vaccination” form to be electronically submitted and endorsed by a […] The post Canine Travel Update appeared first on Seattle Veterinary Associates ..read more

Starting August 1st, 2024, bringing dogs into the United States will become more complicated. This will impact clients who frequently travel to and from Canada or Mexico with their dogs. Due to cases of canine rabies found in dogs imported by various rescues and private individuals over the last few years the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has tightened requirements for all dogs (including service dogs) crossing the border into the United States regardless of their country of origin. In addition, dogs younger than 6 months of age will not be allowed to enter the U.S. Dogs younger than 6 mo ..read more

We contribute $1 for every rabies vaccination given at our clinics   “Making life better for people and their pets” is the mission of Seattle Veterinary Associates. We are thrilled to declare our continued support for the global rabies elimination campaign, Rabies Free Africa, from Washington State University. We contribute $1 for every rabies vaccination given at our clinics to the global campaign to eradicate this fatal illness. This donation supports vaccinating canines in Africa. Making Life Better for People and Their Pets Nearly 60,000 people die from rabies each year, and dog bite ..read more

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Grass awns or grass seeds don’t sound terribly hazardous to your pet’s health.  But these small arrow shaped seeds can result in penetrating trauma and abscess formation when stuck in the skin. During the summer and fall months, certain types of grasses produce seeds with barbs that behave similar to a fishhook, they attach easily to the hair coat and are difficult to remove. Once attached, these pesky little seeds hitch a ride, presumably to find a new place to grow. However, the barbs prevent backward movement particularly in dogs with curly or dense coats and the seeds move continuousl ..read more