Enumclaw Veterinary Hospital

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!🥰

06/05/2024

We will be closed this Friday June 7th as staff will be out of town. We'll be back with our regular hours on Monday!

05/24/2024

EVH is closed this upcoming Monday for Memorial Day. We'll be back in office Tuesday 5/28. Take care!

05/10/2024

The sun came out just in time to celebrate Zero's 9th birthday! 🏖☀️

03/11/2024

3/11/24

We're going to be on break next week. We hope you all stay healthy and look forward to seeing your critters on our return. Please reorder and pick up your meds before Friday at noon!🐶⛱

02/29/2024

We're sorry to say a kitty was turned into us who'd been hit by a car. He passed before he arrived, but please reach out if you think he might be yours. No microchip, unneutered male grey shorthair, maybe around 11 pounds. No collar. We will not be posting photos as he's unfortunately not in great condition. Please reach out to us if you think he's yours before we close tomorrow at noon, otherwise we'll send him to be cremated as a stray. The folks who found him were very kind and stayed with him during his last moments.

02/16/2024

A throwback pic of Sassafras and Umey way back when! Much bigger now, but just as sweet 🍑🐱

01/23/2024

Looking for some art of your pets? Tacoma Humane has a deal for you!

𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗮𝘁 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠: 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱! 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂!

Back by overwhelming demand – it’s the 5th Annual Poorly Drawn Pets! 🎉 Our enthusiastic volunteers are standing by, excited to transform your beloved pets into unique works of art—or, at the very least, bring a smile to your face!

Here’s the deal: If you donate $30 to the animals at the shelter, we’ll draw your pet. But be warned! We’re a whole lot better at caring for animals than we are at drawing them. You *might* get one of our super-talented artists, but odds are, it'll be a charmingly amateur creation.

Our shelter cares for around 10,000 animals every year, and we rely on donations to make that work possible, but it doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun while we raise those funds!

TO SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS:

Simply click the Donate button on this post and submit $30 per photo. Once you’ve paid, comment below with the photo of your pet. Our team will then work their ‘magic’ and reply with a picture of your homemade masterpiece as soon as we can.

There’s no limit to how many drawings you can purchase; the more donations we receive, the more we can support animals in our community! 🐾

01/23/2024

We see a lot of little guys come through the clinic, Alfredo is certainly among the handsomest! 🏅🐱

12/20/2023

Hello! Many of you have already seen our sign posted up around the clinic, but just in case: We will be closed the week of the 25th and New Year's Day. We hope you all have a warm and happy end of the year!

12/13/2023

UPDATE: Daisy has been picked up and is on her way back home!

Recognize a friend? This sweet girl was found this afternoon not too far from Thomasson Family Farms. If you know her, encourage her family to reach out to us! We will bring her to RASKC if we can't find her folks, since they have way better outreach.

11/21/2023

We're excited for Thanksgiving this week! As you all prepare to host friends and family, we have a few tips to keep in mind, Rover has a good summary linked!

We will be closed this Thursday and Friday for the holiday, but will return Monday with our regular hours. If you have an emergency over the weekend, Blue Pearl and Sumner Vet are both 24 hour hospitals with emergency capability. ER Vets of Western Washington is currently the best resource to see updated veterinary access and wait times.

Be safe and enjoy!

Thanksgiving can be a time of family, food and fun. But it can also pose some hazards to our furry family members. Explore our Thanksgiving pet safety tips.

10/31/2023

Oh my gourd! We hope you all enjoy a safe and happy Halloween with some tasty snacks!

10/16/2023

We will be closed October 19th and 20th this week, but will return to regular hours on Monday!

10/03/2023

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

The ghost haunting our clinic says it's never too early to start preparing our pets for Halloween to be as safe and easy as possible!

09/29/2023

Happy Friday! It's a good day when you get to see a bundle of baby Airedales.🥰

09/01/2023

Hello! We will be closed this coming Monday for Labor Day. Enjoy the weekend!

08/02/2023

8/2/23

Hello! We are taking a short break this August and will close the week of August 14th-18th. We'll be back in office on Monday the 21st with regular hours.

If you need any medication refilled, please contact us so that we can get it to you before we go!

If you have an emergency, you can reach Sumner Vet (253-863-2258), Blue Pearl in Tacoma (253-474-0791) or Summit Veterinary Referral Center (253-983-1114). Recently, Booster Pet has also opened a weekend clinic in Bonney Lake for urgent and walk in cases.

We hope you all stay cool and safe, and look forward to seeing your pets when we return the 21st! 😎🐾

- EVH Staff

06/27/2023

Hello! We will be closed for 4th of July this coming Monday and Tuesday (3rd & 4th). Please reorder or fill any meds this week so we can get them to you!

06/21/2023

6/21/23
Hello! Last year we wrote some tips on managing fear and anxiety during fireworks season. Since it's already that time again, feel free to refresh yourself on coping strategies for your pets. If you need medication for the holiday and are current on your wellness, call us as soon as possible so we can be sure to fill your prescription.

Environment Management: White noise, music, anything to help mask the noise or make it less startling. Feliway (cats) or Adaptil (dogs) hormone spray to encourage calmness can be helpful, as can thundershirts. Prepare a space for your pet that is away from windows -- a crate works well, and cover it to make them feel safe, cozy, and hidden. Alternatively, stick close so they don't feel alone and you can dole out snuggles! Give them toys or treats -- puzzle feeders work fantastic, as it gives them a task to focus on.

Tire them out: Take your pup on a long walk, or have long play sessions beforehand. Feed them before the fireworks start so they don't become too anxious to eat, and be sure to offer plenty of praise and encouragement. If you're positive and relaxed, it'll help them to be as well!

Desensitization/Counterconditioning: A trainer or behaviorist can help with noise anxiety and lots of other behaviors. Counterconditioning should be done slowly and with patience, never scolding. For instance: play a video of fireworks with the volume extremely low. If your pet doesn't show any signs of fear or anxiety, praise, offer treats, and you can turn the volume up a little bit the next time. Progress isn't linear, and you should only push your pet as far as their boundaries will allow. We want their tolerance to raise over time without triggering a stress response. Any sign of stress means it's time to stop, rest, and try later at a lower level. Remember: an animal in a fear response doesn't learn well. This article from Wag goes through the steps: https://wagwalking.com/training/accept-fireworks

Be prepared: Make sure your pets are wearing proper ID, and keep them in a fully fenced and secure yard, or on a leash when walking if fireworks are happening. Keep eyes on your pet, especially if you haven't seen how they react to noise before. Accidents can happen with backyard fireworks, so think about keeping cats inside and safe.

Consider chemical assistance: You can get hold of us to discuss the best options for your pet, and see if managing with medication is appropriate. Make sure you do so early, so you can try testing out the dosage in a calm and controlled environment.

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