VCA West Seattle Veterinary Hospital

04/09/2025

Does your dog bark non-stop? It's time for an attitude check! We're sharing some must-knows to see if your dog is experiencing medical or behavioral issues.

04/07/2025

Medical emergencies can occur suddenly and without warning, so it's best to be prepared. A Pet First Aid Kit allows you to have important items available to care for your pet in one area. No one can be prepared for all emergencies, but it's still important to have the basics.

If the emergency is severe, get your pet to your local hospital as soon as possible.

04/04/2025

Meowzart...Bark Twain...Mary Puppins? We love meeting pets with names just as special as they are.

Is your pet's name unique? Let us know in the comments!

04/03/2025

This Heartworm Awareness Month, make sure that your pet has the proper protection against heartworms. Year-round parasite prevention is always the best form of protection.

04/01/2025

It's not every day that you hear the wildest pet stories, but at VCA, it's a daily occurrence!

03/31/2025

What is anesthesia, and why is it so important?

Anesthesia can seem intimidating, but it can help your pet be treated without pain, stress, or discomfort. We're sharing the importance of anesthesia and how it may be necessary to make sure your pet is cared for.

03/28/2025

Pup quiz time! How did you score? Comment below and tell us how many you got right!

03/26/2025

Blood work is an important step in helping your pet get better. It can help diagnose hidden ailments, expose parasites, or uncover what's affecting your pet.

We're sharing a few reasons on how a little bit of blood can make a difference in their care plan.

03/25/2025

While it can cause severe illness in pets, leptospirosis is preventable through routine vaccination for all dogs.

Contact your local VCA to schedule your vaccine now.

03/24/2025

Watch out for this hidden outdoor danger! 🌾🐾 Foxtails may look harmless, but these pesky grass seeds can cause serious harm to your pet on your next hike. Learn more about the risks and how to avoid them!

03/23/2025

There's no greater love than puppy love! Celebrate National Puppy Day with the best gift for your new furry friend—a FREE first exam at participating VCA Animal Hospitals!

📍 Find a hospital & book today. New clients only. Terms and conditions apply.

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03/21/2025

Safety first! Whether you're out for a walk or relaxing at home, the right pet safety gear is a must. We've rounded up our top picks to keep our pets protected. Watch to see our favorites!

03/20/2025

Spring is in the air 🌼 Next time you stop and smell the flowers, make sure they're safe for your pet to sniff too!

What's your favorite Spring activity with your pet? Let us know in the comments.

03/18/2025

Meeting your pet is one of the easiest hellos, but it's also one of the hardest goodbyes.

Jennifer Scanlon, VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital, spoke with Newsweek about pet grief and how important it is to help pet owners navigate these difficult times.

Read More:

An X-ray revealed my 12-year-old dog had hemangiosarcoma, a type of cancer known as the "silent killer."

03/17/2025

We're feline lucky cause it's St. Cat-ricks Day 🍀!

03/14/2025

When it comes to pet health, make sure you're in the know. We're debunking a few common myths that can put your pet's health at risk.

03/13/2025

March 13th is

Today is dedicated to the incredible canines out there whose service and sacrifice help to keep us safe.

03/12/2025

Raise your hand if your timeline is just photos of the cutest pets! 😹🤚

10/07/2024

Welcome to VCA West Seattle! We hope this video helps you know what to expect when coming in for your first appointment. We look forward to meeting you and your pets!

10/04/2024

Thank you all once again for all the donations! Cat donations have been donated to and dog donations were brought to this week! 🎉🎉🎉. Our donation bins are located on the cat side lobby of you ever want to drop by with food, treats, toys or bedding. 🫶🏻

09/20/2024

A behind the scenes look into what goes on during a dental cleaning: this is just one (important) piece of what is done during a dental cleaning. Look at how satisfying it is to see the mineral deposit build up be ultrasonically scaled to reveal the beautiful teeth underneath. Yearly dentals are so important! Please give us a call if you have any questions about cat and dog dentals!

09/05/2024

Arlo the Leonberger. So regal, so gentle 💙! And he tested negative for heartworm! woooooh! Did you know that a heartworm test is a simple blood test that we do in-house, and we receive the results within 10 minutes! He's now good for a whole year to be prescribed heartworm preventative medication.

09/03/2024

Fifi looking cool while receiving some Phovia fluorescent light therapy for her skin lesion on her leg to accelerate the healing process. Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a low-level form of light therapy that uses non-ionizing forms of light sources in the visible and near infrared spectrum. Phovia can help speed healing in dermatological conditions like:
- Hot Spots
- Lick Granulomas
- Deep Pyoderma
- Superficial Pyoderma
- Surgical Incisions
- Bite Wounds
- Perianal Fistulas
- Puppy Pyoderma
- Interdigital Furunculosis
Call us to schedule your pet for an appointment if you're interested to learn more!

08/30/2024

We will be closed on Labor Day (Monday, September 2nd)!
If your pet is experiencing an emergency, we recommend calling any of the following emergency animal hospitals:
- BluePearl Pet Hospital (Renton/Tukwila, WA): 425-496-1000
- Vet Emergency Group (Queen Anne/Interbay - Seattle, WA): (564) 888-4898
- Emerald City Emergency Clinic (Fremont/Wallingford - Seattle, WA): (206) 634-9000
- Timberline Vet Emergency & Specialty (Northgate - Seattle, WA): 206-828-6868
- BluePearl Pet Hospital (Kirkland, WA): 425-823-9111
- BluePearl Pet Hospital (Lakewood/Tacoma, WA): (253) 474-0791

We will be open again on Tuesday, September 3rd at 7:00am!

08/28/2024

Please note: We will be closing one hour early tomorrow, Thursday 8/29 at 6:00pm. We will be back open on Friday to serve you and your pets at 7:00am!

08/26/2024

💛 Marley 💛

08/22/2024

Sometimes we have good samaritans bring by a lost dog or cat they have found in the neighborhood and we are able to scan them for a microchip to try to reunite them with their human. Last week was one of those days, and we are so happy that this handsome guy, who we found out is named Tank(!) was in fact microchipped! Swipe left ---> we also found him posted on a lost pet page, in a post about his sister Mabel (who also adventured, but was later found and reunited as well, we heard!) This is why we are so happy that microchips exist! We were quickly able to call the number linked to the microchip and get her in touch with the good samaritan who was able to bring Tank to her house. A great reminder to not only microchip your fur babies, but also make sure to always keep your contact information up-to-date in the company portal with which the microchip is registered (for example: 24petwatch, HomeAgain, etc.)

08/19/2024

Hi, I'm Omelette and my mom works at VCA, so I came in to have some bloodwork done to see if there's anything going on that may explain my behavioral changes at home. I got to eat a churu while my mom held me for the blood draw which was nice :)

08/17/2024

Brenna came in for an echocardiogram (an ultrasound test that checks the structure and function of the heart 💗) and while she was here she took a few client calls (we didn't even ask her to do that!). Next thing we knew, she was curled up in a blanket and resting! Luckily, the echo did give us some answers as to what's going on with Brenna's heart, and she's on a treatment plan and ready to tackle life again (although we are going to insist she just rests next time she's in). Love you Brenna!

08/15/2024

Dr. Wick completed a successful splenectomy on the very brave and sweet, Cooper! Cooper was supported by a loving team made up of family members and medical support staff. We are so happy to report that he's doing well since the surgery and we got to meet the other half of Team Cooper and take a group photo!

08/01/2024

You might be thinking Nala arrived to her appointment on a motorcycle, but this cool cat is actually undergoing laser therapy!
Nala is being treated for gingivostomatitis, a form of oral inflammation. Stomatitis is often very painful, causing a decreased appetite or difficulty eating. Weight loss may occur. Often it will be too painful for the cat to self-groom, causing the haircoat to appear unkempt. Luckily, laser therapy a is a non-invasive and painless treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate healing and reduce inflammation and can be done at our clinic!
What other types of conditions benefit from therapeutic laser?
The most common applications for therapeutic laser include muscular sprain/strain and the resultant pain, osteoarthritis (laser treatment over joints and muscles that are painful), post-operative application around incisions, wounds (to stimulate and accelerate healing) and any situation in which the pet is experiencing musculoskeletal pain. Other applications include aiding in the healing of bone fractures, lick granulomas, tendon injuries, and as part of acupuncture treatments.

07/29/2024

Lemon has been coming in for happy visits! A happy visit is where you come to our clinic just to stop in and say hi we get to shower your dog in pets, treats and compliments. You can also have your dog practice sitting on the scale. Having experiences that are strictly positive help reduce fear and anxiety in our pets so that coming to the vet isn't so scary when the time comes to have an exam. No need to call ahead for this - just stop on by whenever we are open!

07/25/2024

Last month we celebrated Pet Appreciation Week (let's be honest, every week is pet appreciation week!)💙 We hope you all enjoyed going home with a polaroid photo and some toys and goodies for your pets 🙂

07/23/2024

Beck recently had a dental cleaning done and look at the results 😍. X-rays showed that he had tooth resorption occurring in one of his teeth, so it was decided that removing the painful tooth would be the best option. He also received an application of Sanos sealant which will keep his teeth protected from plaque for up to 6 months, extending the benefits of the dental cleaning!

07/19/2024

Today we were impacted by the Microsoft update which created a network outage around the world. Unfortunately, our systems are still affected and we are unable to access some of our software that help our clinic operate. If you have an appointment tomorrow, Saturday July 20th, we kindly ask that you call us before heading over to the clinic to be sure our systems are back online (since we don’t have access to the system for us to contact you ahead of time). Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to resolve this as quick as possible!

07/18/2024

Starting August 1st, 2024, the CDC is implementing new requirements for traveling to Canada and returning to the U.S. with your dog. For more information, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/enter-the-us.html
These new travel requirements involve more steps and paperwork so please plan ahead to give yourself enough time to schedule the required vet appointment and complete all the required documentation.