Tyee Veterinary Clinic

08/22/2024

We will be closed for the week of Labor Day, September 2nd through Wednesday, September 4th. We will reopen on Monday, September 9th.
If you are needing immediate medical attention for your pet please reference:
Olympia Pet Emergency 360-455-5155
Summit ER/Specialty 253-983-1114
Olympia Veterinary Specialty/ER 360-339-3596
Blue Pearl Tacoma 253-474-0791
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Feel free to leave any prescription requests on our voicemail.

05/22/2024

We will be closed for Memorial Day, May 27, 2024.
If you are needing immediate medical attention for your pet please reference:
Olympia Pet Emergency 360-455-5155
Summit ER/Specialty 253-983-1114
Olympia Veterinary Specialty/ER 360-339-3596
Blue Pearl Tacoma 253-474-0791
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Feel free to leave any prescription requests on our voicemail.

12/20/2023

We will be closed for Christmas Day & New Years Day.
If you are needing immediate medical attention for your pet please reference:
Olympia Pet Emergency 360-455-5155
Summit ER/Specialty 253-983-1114
Olympia Veterinary Specialty/ER 360-339-3596
Blue Pearl Tacoma 253-474-0791
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Feel free to leave any prescription requests on our voicemail.

10/23/2023

We will be closed during the week of Thanksgiving, November 20th through 24th.
If you are needing immediate medical attention for your pet please reference:
Olympia Pet Emergency 360-455-5155
Summit ER/Specialty 253-983-1114
Olympia Veterinary Specialty/ER 360-339-3596
Blue Pearl Tacoma 253-474-0791
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Feel free to leave any prescription requests on our voicemail.

09/29/2023

We will be closed Wednesday, October 4th.
If you are needing immediate medical attention for your pet please reference:
Olympia Pet Emergency 360-455-5155
Summit ER/Specialty 253-983-1114
Olympia Veterinary Specialty/ER 360-339-3596
Blue Pearl Tacoma 253-474-0791
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Feel free to leave any prescription requests on our voicemail.

08/23/2023

We will be closed Monday, September 4th.
If you are needing immediate medical attention for your pet please reference:
Olympia Pet Emergency 360-455-5155
Summit ER/Specialty 253-983-1114
Olympia Veterinary Specialty/ER 360-339-3596
Blue Pearl Tacoma 253-474-0791
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Feel free to leave any prescription requests on our voicemail.

06/22/2023

We will be closed Tuesday, July 4th.

If you are needing immediate medical attention for your pet please reference:
Olympia Pet Emergency 360-455-5155
Summit ER/Specialty 253-983-1114
Olympia Veterinary Specialty/ER 360-339-3596
Blue Pearl Tacoma 253-474-0791
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Feel free to leave any prescription requests on our voicemail.

05/05/2023

We will be closed 5/8/2023-5/18/2023 & will return 5/22/23

If you are needing immediate medical attention for your pet please reference:
Olympia Pet Emergency 360-455-5155
Summit ER/Specialty 253-983-1114
Olympia Veterinary Specialty/ER 360-339-3596
Blue Pearl Tacoma 253-474-0791

We apologize for any inconvenience.
Feel free to leave any prescription requests on our voicemail.

04/16/2023

Dr. Overlie and his wife Beverley have owned Tyee Veterinary Clinic for 25 years!!!
Happy Anniversary!

03/28/2023

02/28/2023

Don’t know where to start with brushing your pet’s teeth? It takes time to get your pet used to having their teeth brushed. Here are some tips to get started:
1. Start slowly with your finger and some pet toothpaste.
2. Hold the muzzle with one hand and gently insert your finger between the cheek and the teeth and “brush” the teeth.
3. Reward the pet with his favorite treat, praise, or game when he accepts the brushing!
You may need to do this every day for a week for your pet to learn. Once they accept your finger, then begin using toothbrush, but introduce it slowly over several days. You only need to brush the outside of the teeth. Pets keep the inside of the teeth very clean on their own.

02/23/2023

While your dog may love bones, chew toys, and tennis balls, his teeth may not. Hard bones and chew toys are common causes of tooth fractures which are painful and can lead to infections and abscesses if untreated. A good rule of thumb for finding a suitable chew toy if it can’t be easily bent with your hands, don’t give it to your pet.
The rough surface of tennis balls can lead to abrasion, wearing away the enamel or the surface of teeth over time. Dogs who constantly chew on tennis balls often have worn and painful teeth.

02/17/2023

In addition to professional cleanings, there are ways you can care for your pet’s dental health at home. Daily tooth brushing is considered the “gold standard,” but can take time to train the pet to accept tooth brushing. There are also other dental options available—like wipes, sprays, and water additives—that can be used in conjunction with brushing to help keep your pet’s mouth healthy.

02/14/2023

Dental disease is a common, but preventable, condition. According to studies, 80% of dogs1 have some form of dental disease. If dental disease is not treated, it can lead to concerns affecting internal organs like heart, kidney, and liver. Your dog’s mouth is full of bacteria which can enter the bloodstream and trigger inflammation throughout the body causing damage to blood vessels, including the ones around the heart.
1 Watanabe K, Hayashi K, Kijima S, Nonaka C, Yamazoe K. Tooth brushing inhibits oral bacteria in dogs. J Vet Med Sci. 2015 Oct;77(10):1323-5. doi: 10.1292/jvms.14-0193. Epub 2015 May 21. PMID: 25994486; PMCID: PMC4638305.

In this study, scaling, polishing and daily tooth brushing were performed in 20 beagle dogs, and the number of oral bacteria was determined using a bacterial counter. The dogs were randomized into the scaling (S), scaling + polishing (SP), scaling + tooth ...

02/10/2023

If your pet’s teeth look clean and white, should you still have your veterinarian perform regular oral examinations? Yes! Dental health is more about the health of the gums than the color of the teeth. If your pet’s gums are red and swollen, that is a sign that an infection is lurking below the gumline and can lead to bad breath, tooth loss, and even heart, liver, and kidney disease. Prevention is the key to dental health, and your veterinarian should perform an oral examination and professional dental cleaning on an annual basis.

02/08/2023

Welcome to National Pet Dental Health Awareness Month!
Enjoy your weekly post regarding the importance of dental health for your pets!
Your pet’s dental health goes beyond just keeping their teeth clean and plays a big role in their overall health. Annual oral examinations are important to pinpoint any dental concerns like broken teeth and periodontal disease, while regular cleanings can help keep harmful bacteria at bay. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing valuable information and tips to help you keep your pet’s teeth in top shape.

01/13/2023

The view we get from the clinic when there is a lovely sunset.
We are all looking forward to more evenings like these.
Have a great weekend everyone!

01/10/2023

We are now accepting new clients again!