Eatonville Vet Clinic

11/10/2025

We will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day. If you have an emergency, please contact Summit at (253) 983-1114 or BluePearl at (253) 474-0791.

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10/10/2025

Closure Notice
We will be closed all day on Monday, October 13th in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
If you have an emergency, please contact BluePearl at (253) 474-0791 or Summit at (253) 983-1114.

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09/29/2025

Yesterday was World Rabies Day, so we would like to take this time to provide some information on rabies.

Rabies is a virus that infects the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). Once symptoms are present, the disease is essentially 100% fatal.

Symptoms include:
- Agitation, aggression, and hyperactivity
- Hypersalivation and difficulty swallowing
- Hydrophobia (fear of water due to difficulty swallowing) and aerophobia (fear of breezes, possibly due to pain)
- Paralysis and/or coma
- Eventual death due to cardiac or respiratory arrest (due to paralysis)

Rabies generally presents with two forms: "furious" and paralytic. Furious rabies presents with the well-known symptoms of aggression, hyperactivity, etc. whereas paralytic rabies typically presents more "calmly" and leads to paralysis.

99% of rabies cases in humans globally are caused by dogs. However, in the United States most rabies cases are due to bats or other wild animals such as raccoons. Rabies in the United States has largely been controlled due to the vaccination of our pets. Rabies cases are more common in other countries due to lack of vaccination of domestic animals, mostly dogs. Rabies kills around 60,000 people globally per year. Be wary of wildlife that seem unfearful of humans or any animal that is otherwise acting oddly.

Rule WAC 246-100-197 states that “an owner of a dog, cat, or ferret shall have it vaccinated against rabies and revaccinated following veterinary and vaccine manufacturer instructions” (Washington State Department of Health). It is very important to vaccinate your pets against rabies, even those that do not go outside. Bats can enter houses quite easily and infect animals and people. Animals, especially cats, can slip outdoors on accident quite easily.

The first rabies vaccine is usually given at 14 to 16 weeks old. It is then given one year later, and every 3 years thereafter.

At our clinic, we require a rabies vaccine for most pets. Working in a clinic presents a high risk for bites, and we cannot risk any staff being exposed to rabies. Rabies vaccinations for humans are much more expensive than they are for pets, as is prophylactic treatment for humans (a series of vaccines given after exposure).

Thank you for keeping your pets vaccinated for rabies!

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09/22/2025

Closure Notice
We will be closed for appointments all day this Friday, September 26th as we will be at the Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference. Autumn will be in the clinic from 8:15am to 12:00pm to answer phone calls, emails, etc. If you have an emergency, please contact BluePearl at (253) 474-0791 or Summit at (253) 983-1114.

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08/30/2025

Closure Notice - We will be closed for the day on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.

08/18/2025

We will now be implementing no-show and cancellation fees for missed appointments.

For surgical appointments, we require a cancellation notice of no less than 1 week in advance. A later cancellation will result in loss of the $100 surgery deposit. If you reschedule the surgery within 7 days of the original appointment, the $100 deposit can be moved toward the rescheduled appointment, but we can only do this for one reschedule. A no-show will result in the loss of the deposit.

For all other appointments, cancellation must be given with a 24 hour notice. A cancellation in less than 24 hours will result in a cancellation fee of the amount of the office visit ($80). A no-show will also result in a no-show fee of $80.

We apologize for any inconvenience or frustration this may cause. We have had too many incidents of no-shows, and it is frustrating for us to have to turn people away only for others to then not show up for their appointments.
This will be taken on a case-by-case basis.

Thank you for your understanding.

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07/26/2025

Found dog! Black lab or lab mix. We have the contact info of who found the dog and can connect you if you provide proof of ownership.

07/07/2025

Meet Poe! He is available for adoption.

He is an apparent stray from Orting, no microchip, collar, or tag and no one has claimed him as of yet. We suspect he is between 6 and 10 years old, and he is neutered.

Since being in our care, Poe has gotten a dental and had one tooth removed due to a resorptive lesion. He tested negative for FIV and feline leukemia and has received the rabies, FVRCP, and feline leukemia vaccines.

He came to us pretty matted despite his short hair but has allowed us to brush him out. We are not sure how he would feel about other cats or dogs. But he is sweet, sociable, and likes coming out to stretch and get pets! It's hard to get a picture of him because he just wants to rub his face on the phone. He is ready for his forever home! We vastly prefer an indoor home for Poe. He has been on the streets for however long and seems to really appreciate his indoor comforts.

Contact us through Facebook, call or text (360) 832-6195, or email us at [email protected] if you are interested in adopting Poe!

07/03/2025

Come see us at the July 3rd festivities! We have a spin wheel with prizes and some freebies. You can find us at the corner of Washington and Carter.

07/03/2025

Just a reminder to keep your dogs safe and cool during our warmer seasons. Leaving pets in cars for any amount of time can be incredibly dangerous when temperatures are 70 F or above, but care should always be taken regardless of how warm it is. Please refer to the image to see how temperatures can become extreme within a car in a short amount of time, even on mild days. Even being in 85 F can be dangerous for pets and lead to heat stroke, so be cautious even if you are outside with your pets. Make sure shade and water is available, and be careful that your pet does not over-exert itself.

06/30/2025

Please note we will be closed after 12pm on Thursday, July 3rd and all day Friday, July 4th. You can find us at a booth during the July 3rd festivities in the afternoon/evening! We hope to see you there. We will have some prizes to give out.

Please try to have prescriptions for anxiety meds called in by Tuesday or at the latest, Wednesday. We likely will not have time to fill them on the 3rd.

06/20/2025

This is a final reminder to call in your prescriptions for anxiety medications if needed for your noise-anxious pets for the 4th of July. We need to have seen your pet within the last 12 months, by law, to dispense prescriptions.

Anti-anxiety medications such as trazodone and gabapentin can be very helpful for keeping your pets calm. With some pets, products such as thundershirts and comforting pheromones may be helpful as well.

In addition, there are training methods that can be very beneficial for reducing anxiety surrounding loud noises. We always recommend training and behaviour modification as the first step, as it gives your pet a good foundation to work with. Sometimes, however, anti-anxiety medications are still needed.

Counterconditioning is a method to associate positive feelings with otherwise negative experiences. These positive associations can help lessen your pets anxieties surrounding loud noises.

Crate training is also recommended, as it provides your pet a safe, secure place they can retreat to when nervous. Combining crate training with counterconditioning may greatly benefit your pet in regards to holidays with loud noises and other events that may cause them stress.

While these training methods are mostly geared towards dogs, they can be applicable to cats too. Despite their reputation, cats often take quite well to positive reinforcement (as most animals do). Please refer to following links for information on how to keep your pets safe and comfortable during the holiday:

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-keep-your-dog-calm-during-fireworks/ (various helpful recommendations)

https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/introduction-to-desensitization-and-counterconditioning (desensitizing and counterconditioning)

https://cattledogpublishing.com/blog/noise-sensitivities-and-phobias/ (more info on desensitizing and counterconditioning)

https://www.cattitude-adjustment.com/blog/using-desensitization-and-counterconditioning (desensitizing and counterconditioning for cats specifically)

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-crate-train-your-dog-in-9-easy-steps/ (crate training)

https://www.petmd.com/dog/general-health/crate-training-puppies (crate training puppies)

https://dogsthat.com/crate-games-2/ (this is something that must be paid for if you have more interest in pursuing crate training)

Be safe and have fun!