Dr. Debra Nicholson purchased Rainier Veterinary Hospital in April 2014 and has strived to maintain the same values put in place more than 80 years ago. Learn more about her vast experience—from monkeys and mountain lions to Seattle’s dogs and cats.
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We’re kicking off a special new program, and we’re bestowing our first month’s honor of Cat of the Month to George Michael, an 8-year-old tabby who came in with four legs but left with three.
The first month’s honor of our special new program goes to Ozo, a 12-year-old black lab/Great Dane mix who needed a splenectomy.
In the second of our two-part series about new kittens, we review all of the many vaccines your new Purr Box will need to live a long and healthy life. Vaccinations include rabies, feline leukemia, and a few other viruses.
Purrs and meows—you have a new kitten! To help your new furry friend live long and healthy, start with this helpful guide about living arrangements, deworming and parasite prevention, spaying and neutering suggestions, and diet recommendations.
Dr. Heidi Choy love pitbulls, people, and their pets. And she dreamt of being a veterinarian since she was a kid. Learn more about Dr. Choy, who is about to celebrate five years at Rainier Veterinary Hospital.
Dr. Colleen Cassidy has been with Rainier Veterinary Hospital since August 2015. Get to know more about her—how she came to be a vet, what separates her from other doctors, and why she wanted to be a mermaid growing up.
Congratulations on your new puppy! To make sure your new furry friend lives a long and healthy life, we’ve put together a quick guide to medical, food, and social needs to get you started on the right foot.
With beautiful springtime weather comes a few pests, like fleas, giardia, and leptospirosis, which lead to problems for our pets. But with simple tests and vaccinations, we can easily treat or even prevent most of the issues.
Your pet’s dental care is just as important as yours. But more than 85% of pets older than 4 years have periodontal disease, which can lead to tooth loss, oral pain, and disease that can spread to other organs. Find out how to help your pet today.