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Rainier Veterinary Hospital in Seattle, WA
Exceptional Care for Dogs & Cats Since 1933
Rainier Veterinary Hospital in Seattle, WA
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Dog of the Month, June 2017: Carter

June 1, 2017
Rainier Veterinary Hospital Dog of the Month, June 2017: Carter

Our June Dog of the Month, Carter, is a 10-year-old Wire Fox Terrier who loves chasing squirrels, going for walks, watching other animals on television. He even likes other dogs … and cats!

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Dog of the Month, May 2017: Eliot

May 1, 2017
Rainier Veterinary Hospital Dog of the Month, May 2017: Eliot

Meet our May Dog of the Month, Eliot, a 12-year-old Chihuahua/Miniature Pinscher mix who loves chicken, her cat housemate, and—most of all—her Mom.

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Cat of the Month, May 2017: Rupert

May 1, 2017
Rainier Veterinary Hospital Cat of the Month, May 2017: Rupert

Our May Cat of the Month, Rupert, is a 12-year-old Tuxedo who is the king of his castle, ruling over his humans, other cats, and even dogs. Hey, it’s Rupert’s world; we just live in it!

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Dog of the Month, April 2017: Boogie

April 1, 2017
Rainier Veterinary Hospital Dog of the Month, April 2017: Boogie

Meet our April Dog of the Month, Boogie, a 13-year-old Shih-Tzu who visits with us weekly for fluids due to kidney disease. He couldn’t be sweeter!

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Cat of the Month, April 2017: Eloise

April 1, 2017
Rainier Veterinary Hospital Cat of the Month, April 2017: Eloise

Meet our April Cat of the Month, Eloise, named after the precocious and lively children’s book character. This 15-year-old American shorthair absolutely lives up to her namesake’s personality.

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Cat of the Month, February 2017: Oreo

February 1, 2017
Rainier Veterinary Hospital Cat of the Month, February 2017: Oreo

Meet our February Cat of the Month, Oreo, a beautiful Russian Blue kitten who loves hanging in the kitchen (snacks or no snacks) and playing with cat teasers. She’s just about as sweet as an Oreo cookie.

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Dogs of the Month, February 2017: Huxley and Peanut

February 1, 2017
Rainier Veterinary Hospital Dog of the Month, February 2017: Peanut and Huxley

It’s double trouble for February’s Dog of the Month with Peanut and Huxley, two sweet mini-Dachshunds who love food and could easily star on a canine remake of the “Golden Girls.”

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Cat of the Month: January 2017

January 1, 2017
Rainier Veterinary Hospital Cat of the Month, January 2017: Samuel

We’re pleased to introduce our January Cat of the Month, Samuel, a Burmese who’s the purr-fect combination of curious and cautious. In fact, this sweet kitten might actually think he’s a dog.

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Dog of the Month: January 2017

January 1, 2017
Rainier Veterinary Hospital Dog of the Month, January 2017: Chelsea

Our January Dog of the Month is 14-year-old Chelsea who recently had a splenectomy—her third surgery in a year. But is this Wheaten Terrier letting health problems slow her down? Absolutely not!

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Because Her Stomach Hurts and Other Reasons for Cat Vomiting

December 7, 2016
Reasons and Treatment for Cat Vomiting from Rainier Veterinary Hospital in Seattle

Cat vomiting is almost never normal. And when mixed with other symptoms like diarrhea, lethargy, or a decreased appetite, it could be the sign of a serious problem. Dr. Cassidy explains the potential reasons for cat vomiting and the steps we’ll take to get to the source.

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About Rainier Veterinary Hospital
At Rainier Veterinary Hospital, we care about your pets as much as you do, and our team is dedicated to providing the best care possible. Our Seattle veterinary clinic has been offering exceptional veterinary care in a down-to-earth environment since 1933. Located on Rainier Avenue South, our clinic has plenty of free parking and is easily accessible from I-5 and I-90. We are open every day and look forward to seeing you and your pets soon! Make an appointment today.
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815 Rainier Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98144
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(206) 324-4144

Email

info@rainiervet.com

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Open Seven Days a Week
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Walk-in Wednesdays: Walk in any time 8:00 am and 4:00 pm on Wednesdays, and be seen without an appointment. Learn more.
Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Not every animal hospital carries the AAHA accreditation, and today, we get to share why our accreditation means so much to us. 🐾 Happy AAHA Accredited Hospital Day from all of us at Rainier Veterinary Hospital!

Accreditation isn`t an easy feat; it`s earned. And only around 15% of vet practices of have earned the title.

So what does it actually take to get AAHA-accredited? Our team voluntarily opens our doors to rigorous evaluations and holds ourselves to a level of care that goes well past the basics. From medical procedures and surgeries to patient care and customer service, we go above and beyond.

For you, our AAHA-accreditation means peace of mind. 🐶🐱

For us, it`s a promise. Our team is committed to continue learning, honing our skills, and showing up with our best every single day. 🩺♥️

Today, we`re extra grateful to be part of the small group of hospitals that carry this honor, and every day, we’re grateful for the opportunity to care for your wonderful pets.

#AAHAAccredited #AAHADay #AAHAAccreditedHospitalDay #QualityPetCare #VetsWhoCare

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Jul 22

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Not every animal hospital carries the AAHA accreditation, and today, we get to share why our accreditation means so much to us. 🐾 Happy AAHA Accredited Hospital Day from all of us at Rainier Veterinary Hospital!

Accreditation isn't an easy feat; it's earned. And only around 15% of vet practices of have earned the title.

So what does it actually take to get AAHA-accredited? Our team voluntarily opens our doors to rigorous evaluations and holds ourselves to a level of care that goes well past the basics. From medical procedures and surgeries to patient care and customer service, we go above and beyond.

For you, our AAHA-accreditation means peace of mind. 🐶🐱

For us, it's a promise. Our team is committed to continue learning, honing our skills, and showing up with our best every single day. 🩺♥️

Today, we're extra grateful to be part of the small group of hospitals that carry this honor, and every day, we’re grateful for the opportunity to care for your wonderful pets. 

#AAHAAccredited #AAHADay #AAHAAccreditedHospitalDay #QualityPetCare #VetsWhoCare

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Another new client alert!! Meet Nacho! This cutie came in for his first puppy visit after being adopted into his forever home. ❤️ He was a perfect boy for his exam. We are thrilled to be a part of his journey and watch him grow! 🐾

#SeattlePuppy #RescuePuppy #PuppiesOfSeattle #PuppyWellness #SeattleWA

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Jul 18

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Another new client alert!! Meet Nacho! This cutie came in for his first puppy visit after being adopted into his forever home. ❤️ He was a perfect boy for his exam. We are thrilled to be a part of his journey and watch him grow! 🐾

#SeattlePuppy #RescuePuppy #PuppiesOfSeattle #PuppyWellness #SeattleWA

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Meet Henry! This sweet, goofy guy had his first visit with our team to establish care. We were so excited to meet him, and are very grateful to be his trusted provider for all his vet care needs! ❤️

#VetCareWithLove #DogsOfSeattle #SeattlePups #SeattleDog #HealthyPup

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Jul 12

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Meet Henry! This sweet, goofy guy had his first visit with our team to establish care. We were so excited to meet him, and are very grateful to be his trusted provider for all his vet care needs! ❤️

#VetCareWithLove #DogsOfSeattle #SeattlePups #SeattleDog #HealthyPup

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Meet Hippo Bean. AKA BeanBags. AKA Baby Kong. AKA Fugitive. AKA Bartholomew. This 1-year-old pug goes by many names! He came in for his neuter and totally captivated our hearts! ❤️

Between his sad puppy dog looks and fun list of nicknames on his ID tag, this little guy is full of personality! Amanda, one of our wonderful Veterinary Assistants, made sure Hippo Bean got extra love and attention during his time with us! 🐾🩺

#PugsofSeattle #PugPuppy #DogNicknames #SeattlePug #VetsWhoCare

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Jul 10

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Meet Hippo Bean. AKA BeanBags. AKA Baby Kong. AKA Fugitive. AKA Bartholomew. This 1-year-old pug goes by many names! He came in for his neuter and totally captivated our hearts! ❤️

Between his sad puppy dog looks and fun list of nicknames on his ID tag, this little guy is full of personality! Amanda, one of our wonderful Veterinary Assistants, made sure Hippo Bean got extra love and attention during his time with us! 🐾🩺

#PugsofSeattle #PugPuppy #DogNicknames #SeattlePug #VetsWhoCare

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Our team will be at Bark at the Park all season long! ⚾🧢⠀
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We are so proud to be the on-site vet for the @mariners ⠀
Even more, we love meeting the wonderful dogs and dog owners in our community at each game! ♥️🐶⠀
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The next game is Monday, June 29, against the Los Angeles Angels.👼Come say hi and snag a treat (or two or three) for your pup! 🦴⠀
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#Mariners #SeattleMariners #MarinersVsAngels #BarkAtThePark #SeattleDogs⠀

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Jun 26

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Our team will be at Bark at the Park all season long! ⚾🧢⠀
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We are so proud to be the on-site vet for the @mariners ⠀
Even more, we love meeting the wonderful dogs and dog owners in our community at each game! ♥️🐶⠀
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The next game is Monday, June 29, against the Los Angeles Angels.👼Come say hi and snag a treat (or two or three) for your pup! 🦴⠀
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#Mariners #SeattleMariners #MarinersVsAngels #BarkAtThePark #SeattleDogs⠀

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There`s still a few days left to vote for Best in the PNW! Voting is open until Friday at 5 p.m. and you can vote once a day until voting closes!

You don`t need a login or email to vote! Simply visit VoteThePNW.com (link in bio), select "Services" then "Veterinarian" and scroll until you see our name!

Thank you for all of your support! ❤🐶😺

#BestInThePNW #SeattleTimes #SeattleWA #PNW #BestVet

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Jun 24

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There's still a few days left to vote for Best in the PNW! Voting is open until Friday at 5 p.m. and you can vote once a day until voting closes!

You don't need a login or email to vote! Simply visit VoteThePNW.com (link in bio), select "Services" then "Veterinarian" and scroll until you see our name!

Thank you for all of your support! ❤🐶😺

#BestInThePNW #SeattleTimes #SeattleWA #PNW #BestVet

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If you haven`t yet, we`d love to have your vote for Best Vet in the PNW! 🗳 Voting only takes a minute and requires no login or email! To vote, visit VoteThePNW.com (link in bio), select "Services" then "Veterinarian" and scroll until you see our name!

A million thank yous for all your support! ❤

#BestInThePNW #SeattleTimes #SeattleWA #PNW #BestVet

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Jun 22

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If you haven't yet, we'd love to have your vote for Best Vet in the PNW! 🗳 Voting only takes a minute and requires no login or email! To vote, visit VoteThePNW.com (link in bio), select "Services" then "Veterinarian" and scroll until you see our name!

A million thank yous for all your support! ❤ 

#BestInThePNW #SeattleTimes #SeattleWA #PNW #BestVet

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Tobi and his owner get an A+++ from our team for being an amazing patient and responsible pet owner! 💯 Tobi came in for an annual wellness visit and heartworm test, and was a very good dog! 🐶

Come for the year-long preventables; stay for the belly rubs! 💉🐕

#HealthyDog #DogsOfSeattle #SeattleDogs #ResponsiblePetOwner #SillyDog

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Jun 18

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Tobi and his owner get an A+++ from our team for being an amazing patient and responsible pet owner! 💯 Tobi came in for an annual wellness visit and heartworm test, and was a very good dog! 🐶

Come for the year-long preventables; stay for the belly rubs! 💉🐕

#HealthyDog #DogsOfSeattle #SeattleDogs #ResponsiblePetOwner #SillyDog

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🔆Patient Spotlight 🔆

Meet Henry Augustus Fluff, the Scottish Straight kitten who stole our hearts. ♥️ He came to us for a neuter and has been recovering well, and in style! 🐱

#KittenWellness #KittensOfSeattle #ScottishStraight #SeattleCat #CuteKitten

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Jun 12

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🔆Patient Spotlight 🔆

Meet Henry Augustus Fluff, the Scottish Straight kitten who stole our hearts. ♥️ He came to us for a neuter and has been recovering well, and in style! 🐱

#KittenWellness #KittensOfSeattle #ScottishStraight #SeattleCat #CuteKitten
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