Enumclaw Veterinary Hospital

11/26/2024

We will be closed for Thanksgiving Thursday Nov 28th and Friday Nov 29th. Take care!

11/21/2024

Good morning! As I’m sure everyone who lives in town is painfully aware, looks like power won’t be back until Saturday. Our current plan, unless the storm coming Friday pushes us back even more, is to be back to normal hours Monday the 25th, and remain closed today and tomorrow (Thursday and Friday.) We’ll contact everyone who had appointments for rescheduling when we’re back. If your pet has a pressing issue, please reach out to outlying practices. Apologies for any inconvenience.

~Dr. Heather

11/20/2024

Mornin’ folks! Power’s out at the clinic like the rest of town so we’re taking the morning off to do some cleanup from the storm. If power is restored by noon we’ll open up at two for a half day. If you’re planning to come by to pick up meds give us a call first to confirm that we’re here.

11/19/2024

💨💨💨Whew! It's breezy out there. While you're battening down the hatches, remember that strong winds can spook your pets. Bring in your outdoor kitties if possible, and make sure all your pets are wearing identification on the off chance they get scared and run out the door. Consider keeping your dogs on leash for potty breaks if they're easily spooked. If you light candles or other fires, be careful of ears, tails, whiskers and paws! We hope you all stay cozy!💨💨💨

10/28/2024

Happy Halloween! The year has just flown by. Last October Mooney modeled with a pumpkin for us, this year he did the same but the pumpkin got smaller somehow? Oh well!

While we're reminiscing, we encourage you to take the opportunity to revisit some safety tips for keeping your pets safe during the spooky season. Enjoy and stay safe!

https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=11702017

10/15/2024

10/16/24 Update:
We've been contacted by his owner, and they should be reunited soon!

10/15/24
Update: Unfortunately no one seems to know this gentleman, so one of our staff is taking him to RASKC in Kent. Please contact them to pick up your pup!

Is this your soggy doggy? He was found near 244th Ave SE and SE 400th St in the middle of the road. Fortunately the person who picked him up got to him before a car did! He is not chipped and has no tags. We'll hold him until the end of the day, but if no one recognizes him before then, we'll let RASKC use their greater reach to try to reconnect him with his folks. Nice boy!

08/16/2024

If you have any medications that need refilled, please contact us next week so we can make sure to get them to you!

08/08/2024

Reminder! We will be out of office tomorrow ☀️

08/02/2024

Remember the lab puppies we posted back in June? They're still growing! They even look like real dogs now 😁

08/02/2024

We will be closed Friday, August 9th! Stay safe, and we'll see you the following Monday!

07/29/2024

Going to Canada with your dog? Be aware that there are new guidelines for dogs coming back into the USA starting August 1st.

You will need:

1. A rabies shot and certificate

2. A microchip

3. A CDC dog import form (This is on their website and only takes a few minutes)

The website currently specifies that the dog needs to be 6 months or older, so leave your puppies at home if you don't want them to get stuck! You can read more about the guidelines on the CDC website.

There are four requirements for dogs that have ONLY been in countries that are dog-rabies free or lo

07/08/2024

Well! It's a scorcher this week. We recommend everyone drink plenty of water and encourage their pets to do the same! Definitely consider going to a cooling shelter if your environment isn't adequately managed. As a reminder, most libraries and malls are great places to stay out of the heat!
https://kcrha.org/resources/severe-weather-shelter/

As for your pets -- they can't sweat it out like the rest of us, so here are some quick tips for keeping them cool. Good luck to all of you!

1. Put ice cubes in their water. Cats especially like to tap and play with them, which is great since it helps cool them down via their paw pads.
2. Make some pupsicles or chilly kitty treats! There are lots of great recipes for these online, but you can also freeze some food in ice, or freeze a treat on a licky mat.
3. Wrap ice packs in towels - you don't want your critters to make direct contact with an ice pack, but if you wrap it, they can lay on them and get that chill air. Some animals seem to really like laying on towels on the floor in general, so consider putting one out for your toasty lab!
4. Shade and airflow - don't leave animals in the car or sun, and if shade is scarce in your yard, see if you can put up an umbrella or tent to create some. If you've got a squish-face, maybe keep them indoors since the heat makes it way harder for them to breathe. Fans don't help pets quite as much as they do people, but they're better than stale air. You can add extra cooling by putting an ice pack or bowl of ice in front of the fan. Consider closing your blinds and keeping lights off to help cool down the room.
5. Dogs do pretty well with a wet t-shirt, and of course there are the classic sprinklers and kiddie pools. Keeping the ground wet can also help concrete from getting too hot (at least temporarily). Dogs and cats can burn their paws pretty badly on asphalt or concrete, so try to avoid it where possible. Limit exercise if you can to avoid overheating. Walking in the early morning after things have cooled off at night is best.
6. Get out the brush. Brushing loose hair on critters can help prevent heat from staying insulated in their fur. Be careful when considering heat haircuts, and follow groomer or veterinary recommendation, as fur also protects animals from sunburn and other problems!

Find overnight and daytime shelter information for severe weather events for Seattle and King County from the Regional Homelessness Authority.

06/26/2024

EVH will be closed July 4th and 5th for the Holiday! We'll be back in office our usual hours on Monday, July 8th. Stay cool!

06/19/2024

It's that time of year again!

Learn how to train your dog to stay calm during fireworks using prep and protect, managing the environment, and desensitization methods.

06/17/2024

Two weeks in a row we've been visited by puppies! Today we got to meet month old black labs - 5 chunky boys and 1 sweet girl. They're growing like crazy!

06/11/2024

We got visited by a passel of Berners yesterday! Thanks for coming through Biscuit, Gravy, Bacon, Hash Brown, Muffin, and Scramble!🥰