Gig Harbor Veterinary Hospital

06/21/2025

Happy Graduation season to all! 🎓

In the veterinary world we see pets graduate for several reasons:
The most common is their puppy and kitten vaccination series (2-4 vaccinations every 3-4 weeks depending on their age and history) or broken bones and injuries that may need weeks of bandage changes. Luckily this is one of Frances' favorite skills. This guy just finished the latter and while I'm sure he'll miss the extra treats he gets, he sure is happy to be bandage free!

06/02/2025

Today was the Gig Harbor Veterinary Hospital Vegemite Challenge. (Basically we all got to try Vegemite on toast, food from her native country, Australia)

Have you met Dr. Sullivan yet? She helps us out on Mondays to give Dr. Hoffman a break and a chance to catch up on office work and spend time with the Hoffman Boys.

05/25/2025

Harriet living her best life as 👑 of the Hoffman house 🏡 she still comes to work to visit everyone several times a week.

05/11/2025

Everybody's favorite Buddy got a dental on the house the other day. 🦷 Lots of tartar, but once they were cleaned up and polished, his teeth are clean and sparkly 😸 Soon he'll be ready for his new home 🏡. Clean teeth 🪥 both above and below the gum line helps keep his kidneys and heart healthy. We are so excited for his new adventures 🧳

04/02/2025

When you're just a tiny little kitty 😻

Meet Tiny! She's 10 years young and was here for a microchip, spay, and her very first dental cleaning... (All 4 pounds of her) before she begins her adventure in her new home!

03/05/2025

We know there are many questions out there about avian influenza, this is a good resource to check out:

Avian influenza doesn’t just impact birds—it can impact pets too. Share these tips with pet owners and help keep their furry and feathered friends safe from bird flu: https://mrkmnls.co/4i9PIcJ.

02/04/2025

Keeping our pets safe during the winter-
❄️Keep towels by the door to dry fur and wipe paws of snow and salt 🧂
❄️ Avoid antifreeze from cars- ingestion can be fatal and is always an emergency! 🚨
❄️ Before starting your car 🚗 always check for stow aways seeking warmth 😺 🦝
❄️A whisk can help clean snow from long fur 🧑🏻‍🍳
❄️ Check paws regularly for injuries 🐾
❄️Questions? Give us a call at 253-858-9111 ☎️

11/25/2024

A great guide to holiday dangers this month and next. Please keep all of our furry friends safe!

We will be closed starting on 11/28 and will reopen on 12/2 at 8am.

If you need medications refilled before the holiday please let us know right away. We are a small crew working hard to finish everything before the holiday!

is (almost) here! It is a day to gather with your friends, family, and, of course, beloved pets. We know curious pets often find ways to snoop where they shouldn't, so let's keep them safe. Check out these tips from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) to help your family have a happy and safe holiday. https://www.aspca.org/news/thanksgiving-safety-tips-will-keep-your-pets-feeling-thankful-holiday?utm_campaign=general&utm_content=1732292044&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

11/22/2024

Leaves everywhere, even on the dog.

10/23/2024

Halloween is full of ghouls, ghosts, and vampires. 🎃 Protecting your pal from the spookier side of the season is a must! Here's how to keep your pet safe. https://pbxx.it/xw7Gbz

10/08/2024

Look at what was installed today: A doggie "Honey Bucket" all set for pupper relief! We only ask that your pup "hold it" if they're having urinary concerns or if lab samples will be needed at that appointment with Dr. Hoffman.

09/07/2024

Look who we found at Harbor Hounds this morning! Dr. Hoffman is here in between kiddo baseball games talking about dental care, microchipping, and common household toxicities... And of course any other questions you may have 😸