Mountain Veterinary Hospital, Bellingham, WA

Mountain Veterinary Hospital, Bellingham, WA We offer a variety of treatment options here at Mountain Veterinary Hospital. www.mtnvet.com We also have high quality pet food and pet supplies.

Besides providing conventional surgical and medical treatment for dogs and cats, we also offer alternative treatments including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, food therapy, massage, therapeutic laser, and stem cell/platelet rich plasma therapy.

August 15 is Check The Chip Day! Do you know if your pet has a microchip?Do you know if the chip is registered?Do you k...
08/14/2025

August 15 is Check The Chip Day!

Do you know if your pet has a microchip?
Do you know if the chip is registered?
Do you know if your information has been updated since it was entered?
Would you like to?

We at Mountain Veterinary Hospital are ALWAYS ready to scan any animal brought to us to check for a microchip. We can help you figure out the answers to 3 of the 4 above questions. And it doesn't have to just be tomorrow, we will check the chip any day!..Well, as long as it's during regular business hours.

You can also check with Whatcom Humane Society. They are currently installing an outside scanner for after hour use in checking to see if stray dogs have microchips.

We would like to introduce Mister, an 11.5 year old Neutered Male. Mister came to us with bone cancer, which is rarely...
07/25/2025

We would like to introduce Mister, an 11.5 year old Neutered Male.

Mister came to us with bone cancer, which is rarely seen in cats. We removed the affected front leg and he has been recovering here for the last couple of weeks. We also repaired a condition called entropion, a condition that causes the eyelid to roll inward toward the eye which causes hair to rub across the surface of the eye. This causes pain and injuries to the eye itself unless corrected.


He doesn’t let either surgery slow him down any, he can still love on you just as well as before. And love on you he will, as you can see from the video in the comments.

He is looking for some new digs to call his own and retire. He does have some small standards of living that he will insist upon such as needing to be the only cat and being kept indoors for the rest of his life. See, not only was he dealt the bone cancer but, he also has Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), which is contagious to other cats.

He is a super sweet boy and the staff has fallen for him but we all have cats =/ Do you have a spot for him in your heart? Or know someone who does? Call, email, or message us! We would love to introduce you.

I’ve attached a link about FIV for those less familiar with it.
https://www.merckvetmanual.com/cat-owners/disorders-affecting-multiple-body-systems-of-cats/feline-immunodeficiency-virus-fiv


Okay, you said you were interested in what we remove from animals!Last month, we had a pooch that was said to have swall...
07/12/2025

Okay, you said you were interested in what we remove from animals!
Last month, we had a pooch that was said to have swallowed a rock. We took an x-ray and, sure enough, there is the rock in the dog's stomach. It shows up as white on the x-ray as it is a similar density to the bones you also see.
We had to remove it surgically. The second picture is the rock after being cleaned up and the pen is for scale. The parents say the patient is doing really well post surgery.
The part I find the best part of this tale? The pup's name is Ewok. The urge to rhyme and pun is strong with this one...
This is Ewok's rock. Or, Ewok Rocks! Ewok's rock, it is.

The moral of the story is to always monitor what your animals are chewing on. We are constantly surprised by what they able to swallow.

Rock on, Ewok!
(sorry, I couldn't resist)

*7/14 EDIT* Mister is still available! Come meet him in person!We would like to introduce Mister, an 11.5 year old Neute...
07/09/2025

*7/14 EDIT* Mister is still available! Come meet him in person!

We would like to introduce Mister, an 11.5 year old Neutered Male.

Mister came to us with bone cancer, which is rarely seen in cats. We removed the affected front leg and he has been recovering here for the last couple of weeks. We also repaired a condition called entropion, a condition that causes the eyelid to roll inward toward the eye which causes hair to rub across the surface of the eye. This causes pain and injuries to the eye itself unless corrected.


He doesn’t let either surgery slow him down any, he can still love on you just as well as before. And love on you he will, as you can see from the video in the comments.

He is looking for some new digs to call his own and retire. He does have some small standards of living that he will insist upon such as needing to be the only cat and being kept indoors for the rest of his life. See, not only was he dealt the bone cancer but, he also has Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), which is contagious to other cats.

He is a super sweet boy and the staff has fallen for him but we all have cats =/ Do you have a spot for him in your heart? Or know someone who does? Call, email, or message us! We would love to introduce you.

I’ve attached a link about FIV for those less familiar with it.
https://www.merckvetmanual.com/cat-owners/disorders-affecting-multiple-body-systems-of-cats/feline-immunodeficiency-virus-fiv

07/07/2025

Hey everyone, we have some exciting news!

Starting this Thursday, we will have a new veterinarian working with us 2 days a week, Dr. Nick Counsell. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University and brings over 12 years of clinical experience. His journey in veterinary medicine began at just 16 years old, and that early spark
quickly grew into a lifelong calling.
Known for his dedication and clinical thoroughness, Dr. Counsell is committed to providing exceptional care for
dogs and cats. He continually advances his skills through ongoing continuing education and takes pride in offering
thoughtful, individualized treatment for every patient.

You may have also seen another face over the last couple of months. Dr. April Sandors has been doing some regular relief shifts for us, focusing mainly on wellness and vaccines. She is helping provide us with more opportunities to get your pets seen when they need to be.

As a result, we have opened up our schedule to new clients finally. If you have someone you have been wanting to recommend, now is the time to do so!

(gif solely because it's World Chocolate Day today and it was this or Augustus Gloop and the ChocoRiver)

07/05/2025

Our dog and cat kennels are full, full, full and the July 4th craziness has just begun.

If you are missing your dog (or cat), please register him/her on lost.petcolove.org a free pet facial recognition program that WHS partners with - and also post lost and found pets on the Lost Pets of Whatcom County page https://www.facebook.com/LostPetsofWhatcomCounty, Lost Pets of Bellingham page https://www.facebook.com/groups/916974951697244/ as well as other social media sites in Whatcom County like nextdoor.

Please visit WHS in person to complete a lost pet report. With the volume of stray animals received, especially in the next few days it is difficult if not impossible to identify pets over the phone or via email - so please don't call and ask us if your animal is with us - visit in person and please be patient as our staff & volunteers are working long hours with little sleep.

Whatcom Humane Society is open Tuesday thru Sunday 11am - 6pm. 2172 Division Street, off Hannegan in Bellingham.

www.whatcomhumane.org

06/21/2025

We have limited network today so our phones are spotty. If you need assistance you can email. If you have an emergency, please call Animal Emergency Care, Bellingham .
Thanks everyone.

As the weather begins to warm, we want to remind you a water hazard common in the PNW. Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are ...
06/12/2025

As the weather begins to warm, we want to remind you a water hazard common in the PNW. Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are making headlines right now because new benthic algal mats in the Columbia River have led to the deaths of two dogs in the fall of 2024.

Blue-green algae can produce nerve toxins and liver toxins. Call your doctor or veterinarian right away if you or your pets or
livestock have signs of poisoning.
* Signs of neurotoxin poisoning appear within 15–20 minutes after
ingestion.
* In animals, signs include weakness, staggering, difficulty
breathing, convulsions, and death.
*In people, signs may include numbness of the lips, tingling in
fingers and toes, and dizziness.
* It may be hours or days before signs of liver poisoning appear. Liver toxins can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting in humans and death in animals

Unfortunately, there are multiple types of HAB's and they may be different colors. I'm attaching a flyer from the WA State DoH regarding what to watch for. If you see something you are concerned about you can contact the local Department of Health and they will assess whether to test it. Their contact number is (360) 778-6000 or you can visit their website page regarding water safety at https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3224/Lakes-Beaches

We at Mountain Veterinary Hospital are wanting to provide you with more content, but we don't know what you want to see....
06/10/2025

We at Mountain Veterinary Hospital are wanting to provide you with more content, but we don't know what you want to see. Do you want fun photos of our patients? Informative information about health issues or vaccines? Stories and photos of things that are "retrieved" from our patients? You tell us!
Please leave your comments below letting us know what you want to see.

Exciting News for Acupuncture!We are happy to announce that in April of 2025 the American Board of Veterinary Specialtie...
06/06/2025

Exciting News for Acupuncture!

We are happy to announce that in April of 2025 the American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) ACCEPTED the letter of intent by the American Board of Veterinary Acupuncture (ABVA).

For months, a group of veterinary acupuncturists across the USA have been working hard at the initial steps to seek Board Certification within the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) through the American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS), forming the American Board of Veterinary Acupuncture (ABVA).

The ABVA organizing committee is currently composed of both private practitioners and faculty (including our very own Dr Michelle Schraeder); and Board Specialists from Colleges such as Oncology, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Internal Medicine, Anesthesia, and Neurology. ABVA committee members training comes from various acupuncture certifications such as IVAS, CHI, CRI, CuraCore, CIVT, and EBVM. Everyone is working wonderfully together with this diversity in training.

Following is the overview of request for the American Board of Veterinary Acupuncture to become an AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organization:

Practiced by thousands of veterinarians all over the world, acupuncture is a versatile medical modality with applications across species and disciplines. The American Board of Veterinary Acupuncture (ABVA) is petitioning for recognition as an AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organization (RVSO) to represent this growing field and establish consistent standards of training, practice, and professional oversight.

The ABVA Mission Statement is “To promote, advance, and enhance the historical wisdom, art, and science of veterinary acupuncture.” Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Neuroanatomical Acupuncture are to be equally emphasized in the credentialing of boarded acupuncturists. One of the objectives is to “Create a network of RVSO Board-Certified Specialists dedicated to sharing knowledge, advancing research and advocating a trusted benchmark of quality and competence in veterinary acupuncture care.” This will get residencies and student exposure into more Veterinary Colleges, further support veterinary acupuncture research, and gather better acceptance in the overall veterinary community of veterinary acupuncture.

The important next step is the call for public comments where the ABVS asks the public (Veterinarians, pet owners, and anyone with a positive experience with acupuncture) to comment on veterinary acupuncture and why it should become a recognized Board Specialty. We are asking our clients who have experienced acupuncture for their pets with Dr Schraeder for support and positive public comments about acupuncture.

STEP 1 – We ask that you please view the full petition here:
https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/ABVA-Public-Comment-acupuncture.pdf

STEP 2 – Please look at the information on the call for public comments and instructions:
https://www.avma.org/education/veterinary-specialties

STEP 3 – Submit a public comment by email no later than 11:59 pm on August 12, 2025, to: [email protected]
Subject line “Public Comment – Acupuncture Specialty”

Any questions you can email us at [email protected] and we can pass on your questions to Dr Schraeder who is on the ABVA Organizing Committee.
Thank you for your support in this important next step!

Michelle Schraeder DVM, MEd, FAAVA - ABVA Organizing Committee Member
IVAS International Education Chair and Board Member
And the staff of Mountain Veterinary Hospital

Photo from Fear Free Happy Homes website.

It's June. Before you know it, it will be July. And what comes in July? Fireworks. If your pet is like many pets, th...
06/03/2025

It's June. Before you know it, it will be July. And what comes in July?
Fireworks.
If your pet is like many pets, they probably hate the 4th of July. We can help them get through it though.
We can offer medications or herbals to calm your pet and help keep them safe at home, you just need to call or email us.
Don't hesitate. The earlier we get them done for you, the less you have to stress about

Address

3413 Mt Baker Hwy
Bellingham, WA
98226

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+13605925113

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We offer a variety of treatment options here at Mountain Veterinary Hospital including, but not limited to: Surgery, Traditional Chinese Medicine (acupuncture, herbal therapy and massage), Laser Therapy,and Stem Cell Treatments.

Our current employees? Take a look!

1. Dr. Michelle Schraeder, DVM, MEd, FAAVA