Links

• A Great Source for Information

  Just because is it on the "web" does not mean it is true.

  This link to VeterinaryPartner.com has an extensive list of veterinarian review medical issues.

• Another Source of Good Stuff

  This link to PetEducation.com also has a very extensive list of credible information about concerns with your pet.

• Pets, Parasites and People

  As much as we love our pets,  we hate to think that they could have a parasite that can be given to people.  Unfortunately,  it does happen.  At Cedar River Animal Hospital we will often counsel you to start monthly parasited prevention medications to reduce the chance of parasite infection to your family.

  This web site by the Companion Animal Parasite Council will help answer your questions.

• Animal Critical Care and Emergency Services (ACCES)

  ACCES is one of our recommended after hours emergency services.  They have outstanding staff and facilities.  They have on-site blood banking, emergency ultrasound, critical care and surgery. 

• Aerowood Animal Hospital Emergency Service

  Aerowood Animal Hospital has a 24 hour emergency service with a wonderful staff and great service.  They are very good at keeping us informed and up to date on your pet's condition.

• HomeAgain Microchip

  A microchip is a small electronic chip, about the size of a grain of rice, that is injected under the skin between the shoulder blades of your pet.  Each chip has a unique number the transmits a signal to a hand held scanner.  The chip is inert and does NOT send out any electric or radio waves until the scanner reads it.   Every veterinary hospital, clinic, shelter and animal control officer has a scanner that will read all of the microchips on the market.

  There are several companies that provide quality microchips and support.  We have chosen to use HomeAgain products in our practice.  When we insert the chip,  our staff will assist you in completing the enrolement paperwork and we will send it to HomeAgain.  Once enrolled,  if your pet escapes your yard and  the microship number identfied,  a simple phone call to HomeAgain will get ou reunited.  Very cool.

• Tukwila Rotary Club

  Rotary International is a world wide organization that provide community service, money, food support and our big project - eradicate polio from the globe.

  Dr. Nicholas has been a member of the Tukwila Rotary for almost 20 years. But  Cedar River Animal Hospital is in Renton,  so why are we showing your Tukwila Rotary?  This is because the Renton Rotary (also a wonderful group!) meets at lunchtime. The Tulwila club meets for breakfast. There is no way Dr. N. can do a regular lunch meeting.

• Dr. N.'s favorite animal charity.

  The American Veterinary Medical Foundation supports animal relief in disasters, research for animal diseases and  scholarships for veterinary medine students.

• van Bakeren Foundation

  Another great charity.  A good friend of Dr. Nicholas',  Dr. Anna van Heeckeren also serves on the Board of Directors of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation.

    Additionally, Dr. van Heeckeren as established a Foundation to promote the concept of "One Health".  This  interaction between the sciences of human medicine, veterinary medicine and enviornmental medicine is a rapidly growing concern is this every changing world.  Please consider donating - this is a great project and Dr. Anna does a wonderful job.

• WSU College of Veterinary Medicine

  The College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University (Go Cougs!) is nothing short of amazing.  They have some of the best clinicians and surgeons in the country and the equipment and technology available is amazing.

  It is not unncommon for the Doctors at Cedar River to recommend the drive to WSU for treatment.  The local motels work closely with the Teaching Hospital and are very pet friendly.  Please remember that this is a Teaching Hospital, so you will be interacting with third and fourth year veterinary students.

  If you do head over to Pullman, be sure to ask Dr. N. about some of his favorite burger places.

• Washington State Veterinary Medical Association

  Washington State Veterinary Medical Association

• Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO)

  Have you ever heard of a football or basketball player "tear their ACL".  They are referring to the anterior crucitate ligament within the knee.  Dogs and cats have an ACL too,  and they occasionally tear. The ACL's job is to prevent the knee from sliding fore and aft.  This causes painful motion within the knee and contributes to arthritis formation.

  Depending on the nature of the injury, the size of the pet, we may suggest one of several surgical options to repair.

  One of the more complicated surgeries done at Cedar River Animal is the Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy, or TPLO.  This web site has a very good explaination of the hows and whys of the proceedure.

• Hearworms

  Heartworms are a serious problem on  some parts of the country.  Fortunately,  we do not the climate in Washington for heartworms to be a problem,  but many pets do travel and those pets do need to be on monthly heartworm protection.

• Feline Hyperthyroid Treatment Center

  More and more older and middle age cats are being diagnosed with Feline Hyperthyroid Disease.  For those cats that are in otherwise good health, treatment with radioactive iodine is the best treatment.   The Feline Hyperthyroid Center in Shoreline and in Tacoma, is the best for treating this curable disease.

• Ballard Plaze Pharmacy

  Occasionally your pet will require a medication that is not available in a form that the owner can give.  In these cases,  the Doctor may have the drug specially "coumpounded" in the form, dose and even the flavor best for your pet.  Ballard Plaza Pharmacy has been working with the Doctors at Cedar River Animal Hospital for many years.  They will often even mail your drugs to you.

• Animal Poisen Control

  Animal Poisen Control is the first place to go if you think your pet has swollowed or come in contact with a toxic or poisenous product.

• Common Plant Toxicities for Pets

  There are many plants that can be toxic to your pet.  This site will tell you if that colorful plant in the living room is toxic for your pet.

• Learn to brush your cat's teeth

  Some studies suggest that up to 80% of our pets have dental disease.  Brushing your dog or cat's teeth can greatly reduce the severity and rate of dental plaque buildup.  This video will help you learn how to brush the teeth of your reluctant pet.

• Veterinary Oncolgy Center

  Sadly, our pets are often stricken by cancer.  At Cedar River Animal Hospital,  the Doctors work closely with many of the regional experts in various fields.  One of these specialty practices in here in Renton and works primarily with cancer care.

• Sarvey Wildlife Center

  Occasionally someone will find an injured wild animal and bring it to us.  At Cedar River,  we will perform the necessary diagnostics, surgery and treatment.  Unfortunately,  we do not have the facilities for proper rehabilitation.  We will often send these animals to the Sarvey Wildlife Center for the proper care.

• Seattle Humane Society

  The title says it all.

• King County Animal Shelter - Kent

  This link will take you to the King County Animal Shelter in Kent, WA.