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Veterinary Services
FAQs
We do not recommend over-the-counter flea medications as we have found that fleas can be resistant to these products. Additionally, these over-the-counter products do not always cover other threats to our pets such as ticks, heartworm, and intestinal parasites. Therefore, we advise making a veterinary appointment so that we can prescribe prescription preventatives, perform any necessary tests (i.e. a heartworm test), and discuss home cleaners/treatments as needed. Fleas, ticks, and parasites are a threat to our pets all year-round in Washington state, so we recommend consistent coverage throughout the year.
Veterinary wellness exams are recommended annually to ensure that vaccinations are updated, prescriptions can be renewed, any medical issues can be addressed, wellness labwork can be performed, and that your veterinary-client-patient relationship remains active. For senior and geriatric patients, wellness exams may be recommended every 6 months or more frequently. For medical issues, if your pet develops symptoms that are new or that have changed, an appointment is recommended.
We carry Simparica Trio, Bravecto, and Revolution Plus. At your appointment, we will discuss the options available and make the right choice for you and your pet. If you wish to use a prescription product that we do not carry in-hospital, we can set your pet up with a prescription through our online pharmacy.
This is a short-term for Elizabethan collar. It is typically a cone-shaped veterinary device made of stiff material (such as plastic) placed around the neck of a cat or dog to prevent it from obsessive licking, biting, or scratching at the incision site. We have plastic cones available at Renton Veterinary Hospital. However, there are other types of e-collars, such as inflatable neck collars, that some pets prefer over the standard cone collar. We highly recommend that all pets have an e-collar applied on the day of surgery to prevent post-care complications. This collar should be worn by your pet for a full healing period of 10-14 days.
While we prefer to see patients by appointment, we realize that illnesses and injuries don’t always occur at convenient times. Depending on the schedule and doctor availability, we will do our best to accommodate walk-ins. If we are unable to take on any more cases that day, we may refer you to a local urgent care or ER depending on the nature of the medical issue.
We do provide euthanasia and cremation services with several options for you to commemorate your beloved pet. Costs vary by the weight of the animal and the type of cremation service, so please ask one of our client service representatives for an estimate. Additionally, a veterinarian will consult with you and examine your pet to discuss end-of-life options (i.e. hospice care, euthanasia, etc.)