Summitview Cowiche Vet Clinic

Summitview Cowiche Vet Clinic We are here to meet the medical, emotional, and nutritional needs of your pet.
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Hey guys-   This is a really nice Aussie that a friend is fostering.   He’s a little cautious at first but then is crazy...
05/26/2026

Hey guys- This is a really nice Aussie that a friend is fostering. He’s a little cautious at first but then is crazy happy to see you. He’s gonna make someone an awfully nice dog. i’d be keeping him if I wasn’t at full capacity. That should tell you something!

For the health of your pets, please avoid falling into the “Raw is Better” trap.  Here’s another recall, this time  for ...
05/24/2026

For the health of your pets, please avoid falling into the “Raw is Better” trap. Here’s another recall, this time for Listeria contamination

A major pet food recall has been expanded after samples collected by state regulators all tested positive for listeria. MORE BELOW ⬇️

It’s here.  Keep em vaccinated for rabies!!
05/21/2026

It’s here. Keep em vaccinated for rabies!!

Yikes! I know what I need to do!

An amazing house in the Cowiche area!!
05/09/2026

An amazing house in the Cowiche area!!

We have new phones 🎉Please use the 509-966-4162 phone number for calls and texts going forward. We look forward to HEARI...
05/02/2026

We have new phones 🎉

Please use the 509-966-4162 phone number for calls and texts going forward. We look forward to HEARING from you!

Delicious!
04/30/2026

Delicious!

Shuck yeah, we've got a Thursday food special tomorrow!

Fresh Samish Pearl oysters topped with Cosmic Crisp mignonette. Available ‘til sold out.

A core component of our Yakima Valley community.  Derrick navigated the road from Internet Guru at Memorial Hospital to ...
04/27/2026

A core component of our Yakima Valley community. Derrick navigated the road from Internet Guru at Memorial Hospital to builder of his brewing facility and then transitioned from Home Brewer to a major beer maker. His beer is amazing, his food is some of the best in the valley. The outside setting is majorly dog and child friendly, and the inside works well if it’s a little chilly. Grab your friends and give them a visit if you haven’t already.

While Yakima still has no emergency after hours veterinary facility, and although it also is also in the Tri Cities, the...
04/27/2026

While Yakima still has no emergency after hours veterinary facility, and although it also is also in the Tri Cities, the Horse Heaven Horse Heaven Hills Pet Urgent Care is a great option.

Big news from Horse Heaven Hills Pet Urgent Care & Veterinary Center 🐾💙

Starting May 1st, we’re extending our hours to better serve you and your pets when you need us most!

✨ New hours:
Monday–Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

More availability means more care, more support, and more peace of mind for our amazing community. Whether it’s a late-night concern or a routine visit, we’re here for you every step of the way.

Thank you for trusting us with your pets—we can’t wait to see you on the new schedule! 🐶🐱

04/25/2026

Every time. I love our techs.

Just spay and it will never be a problem!
02/16/2026

Just spay and it will never be a problem!

PIOMETRA: UNA INFECCIÓN QUE PUEDE DESVIVIR A TU PERRA

La piometra no es “mala suerte”, es una consecuencia fisiológica bastante predecible en hembras no esterilizadas. Después de cada celo, la progesterona prepara el útero como si fuera a gestar, aunque no haya embarazo: aumenta secreciones, baja defensas locales y disminuye la contractilidad. Traducción simple: el útero se convierte en un caldo de cultivo perfecto para bacterias, principalmente Escherichia coli. No es algo raro, de hecho es muy común atenderlas en la clínica diaria.

Clínicamente puede presentarse como piometra abierta (con descarga vulvar purulenta) o cerrada, que es la realmente peligrosa porque el pus queda atrapado y el abdomen puede verse normal hasta que la paciente ya está séptica. Letargia, poliuria, polidipsia, vómitos y distensión abdominal son señales de alarma. Y no, no siempre hay fiebre. Muchas veces llegan cuando ya están intoxicadas por endotoxinas.

En laboratorio es común encontrar leucocitosis marcada, posible azotemia y alteraciones sistémicas derivadas de la sepsis. La ecografía confirma el útero distendido con contenido líquido. En fases avanzadas puede haber ruptura uterina y peritonitis séptica. Aquí ya no estamos hablando de “una infección”, sino de una emergencia quirúrgica con riesgo real de muerte.

Y aquí viene lo incómodo: la prevención es sencilla y conocida. La ovariohisterectomía elimina prácticamente el riesgo. Pero mientras se siga pensando que esterilizar es “innecesario” o que “una camada antes es mejor”, la piometra seguirá llegando a consulta… y no como susto leve, sino como cuenta alta y paciente grave.

Address

13555 Summitview Road
Yakima, WA
98908

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+15099664162

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