University Place Veterinary Hospital

This season of giving back, let’s show our appreciation for local animal shelters. Whether through donations or volunteering, every bit helps. And if you’re ready to welcome a furry family member, your local shelter is the perfect place to start!

Happy Howl-o-Ween from all of us at University Place Veterinary Hospital! 🕸️👻 Whether your pets are dressing up or just enjoying a spooky (pet-friendly) treat, we hope your Halloween is filled with fun and fright! 🎃🐾

Happy National Cat Day! 😺 Today’s all about celebrating our feline friends. Share a picture of your cat in the comments and let us know what makes them purr-sonally special! ❤️

National Animal Safety and Protection Month is the perfect time to revisit your emergency evacuation plan. Keep leashes, carriers, and emergency kits in easy-to-access places.

Halloween is fun, but it can be risky for pets! 👻 From candy dangers to costume safety, check out our 5 tips to keep your furry friends safe this spooky season. 🎃 Read more on the blog!

5 Halloween Pet Safety Tips | University Place Veterinary Hospital Ensure your pet enjoys a safe Halloween with these essential tips! Learn more about keeping your pet safe and schedule a pet wellness appointment with us today.

Throw, fetch and repeat because it's National Fetch Day! It's also a great way to bond with your pup! 🐕🥎

Shelter pups are full of love and loyalty! 🐕 This National Adopt A Shelter Dog Month, think about bringing one home. Have you welcomed a shelter dog into your home? Share their story and a photo with us!

A healthy pet is a happy pet! 🐾 On National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, make sure your furry friends are getting the right nutrition and enough exercise. Even small adjustments can lead to big improvements!

Ready, set, walk! 🐾 National Walk Your Dog Week is the perfect time to add an extra lap to your routine. How many miles will you and your dog cover this week?

Rabies has no cure, but the good news is it’s 100% preventable. This deadly virus is often spread through an infected animal's bite, so keeping your pet’s rabies vaccinations up to date is essential.

If you’re unsure of when your pet is due for their rabies vaccination, call us at +1 253-565-4040 and we'll be happy to help you.

Happy National Dog Week! 🐾 We want to see your good boys and girls! 🐶 Share a photo of your pup and tell us what makes them paws-itively special!

Happy, happy first day of fall! 🍂 What activities are you and your pet looking forward to the most this season?

It's Responsible Dog Ownership Day! 🐾 Being a great dog owner means providing love, proper care, and regular vet visits. What your tips for keeping your pets healthy and happy?

On National Pet Memorial Day, we honor the loyal companions who filled our lives with unconditional love. Let's take a moment to remember the pets who left their paw prints on our hearts. 🌈❤️

Celebrate Happy Cat Month by giving your feline friend the best gift of all—good health! 🐱 Regular vet visits, proper nutrition, and plenty of playtime are key to keeping those purrs coming! 🐾

Working hard or hardly working? 🐾 We put in the effort so our pets can spend their days napping, eating, and playing—it's a tough life, but someone has to do it! Wishing you a fantastic Labor Day!

It's National Dog Day! In celebration and in the midst of the dog days of summer, let's have some trivia fun! Dogs sweat through which part of their body? Your answer choices are:

A. Ears
B. Paws
C. Through their whole body

If you answered "paws", you're right! 🐾

Cats have many talents. 😺 Unfortunately, hiding signs of illness is one of them. Show your feline friend how much you love them by scheduling their annual care exam today—call us at +1 253-565-4040.

It's National Tell a Joke Day! Get ready to smile: Why can't you tell knock knock jokes to a dog?

"Knock knock"
Dog: "grrrr, woof, woof, bark, bark, bark."

National Check the Chip Day creates awareness among pet owners who may be unaware of the benefits of microchipping or have overlooked the importance of keeping the information updated. Educating the public about microchipping helps instill responsible pet ownership practices, ultimately contributing to happier, safer pets.

Our office will be closing early today at 4pm to allow for our remodel to progress without impacting the safety or comfort of our patients and staff. Please reach out to Summit Veterinary Referral Center at 253-983-1114 or Blue Pearl Pet Hospital Tacoma at 253-474-0791 if you should have an emergency while we are closed. We appreciate your understanding!

Wag more, bark less – it’s National Spoil Your Dog Day! 🐶✨ How will your pup be spoiled today?

Happy International Cat Day! ✨ Show us your cat's best "I'm in charge" look. We know they have one! 😼

DOGust is the official birthday celebration for all rescue dogs with unknown birthdays. We're wishing a happy DOGust to the special shelter dogs waiting patiently for their forever homes. 🐾

Has your dog taken a DNA test? Celebrate National Mutt Day by showing a photo of your pet and then their breed backgroud! Or, share your best guesses about their breed mix. 🐾