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Phone: (360) 892-1440

Address: 14516 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98684

Amy A Pittman, DVM

Preventive Care

Dental Care
Cats rarely display their pain, but cats with feline stomatitis are often the exception. If your cat appears to have mouth pain, is reluctant to eat, doesn't want to groom, is drooling, and doesn't want you to open its mouth, it may be suffering from this debilitating, degenerative oral condition, and Read more
Vaccination
A cat's air of independence does not mean that it can take care of all its own needs. Cat owners have important responsibilities such as providing food and water, social interaction, and changing the litter box regularly. Remember, cats have only one life, not nine! To prevent life-threatening diseases and enjoy a healthy life, your cat will require regular veterinary medical checkups and vaccinations as well. Ask your veterinarian about the common signs of feline illness.
Behavioral Counseling
You should make sure that you are purchasing a healthy bunny. It is best to select a young bunny. He should have clear eyes and a nose free of any mucus. The bunny should be curious and friendly. Check to see the bunny has been spayed or neutered. Most are breeders and pet stores do not alter their pets. You will want to have your new friend spayed or neutered between 4 and 6 months age. An altered pet will reduce the risk of that famous bunny reproduction and will prevent certain health and behavioral problems. In the United States, bunnies do not typically require vaccines, but be sure to check with your veterinarian to confirm the protocol in your area. Bunnies do, however, require vaccines in the United Kingdom. They always need annual check ups and fecal tests for parasites.
Nutritional Counseling
Hookworms are small, thread-like parasites of the small intestine where they attach and suck large amounts of blood. These parasites are found in almost all parts of the world, being common in dogs, and occasionally seen in cats. Symptoms are usually diarrhea and weight loss. The parasites can actually Read more
Comprehensive Examination
Once a year, you should take your pet in for a check-up. This will include a full physical exam. Our doctors will check the health of your pet from head to tail, and you will be very happy you came to Hearthwood Dog and Cat Clinic for service.

Illness Treatment

Parasites Treatment and Control
Zoonosis refers to diseases that can be transmitted to humans from animals. In particular, they occur when an infected animal passes on bacteria, parasites, fungi or viruses to humans through scratches, saliva, feces and urine. Vectors (e.g., organisms like fleas and ticks) can also carry zoonotic diseases Read more
Behavioral Disorder Treatment
You will need to take your ferret in to your veterinarian twice a year for a medical checkup and yearly vaccinations. Ferrets require yearly inoculations against canine distemper. They are highly susceptible to canine distemper and it is always fatal. Do not forget to inoculate against this every year! Read more
Pain Management
Meet Anna. She is a beautiful 12-year-old Belgian Tervuren who came to see us for a large open and oozing wound on her inner thigh that was surrounded by painful, swollen, and compromised tissue. We don’t know exactly what happened to cause it but believe that she sustained a spider bite to the area. Spider bites can be extremely painful and the toxins injected into the skin can cause massive damage radiating from the initial bite site, resulting in blackened, dying, and sloughing tissues. It is lucky that her mom found the lesion before it progressed too quickly! We cleaned up the wound and treated her with oral antibiotics, pain medication and medicated topical cream. Typically with this kind of treatment, the wound would have likely completely healed in several weeks, but only after the surrounding tissues had finished dying off and peeling away. Because of her advanced age and because of the nasty nature of spider bites, we wanted to be more aggressive with our treatment and decided to institute therapeutic laser therapy.
Vomiting Treatment
Diarrhea Treatment
Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
Upper Respiratory Illness Treatment
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, individuals can be categorized to fit into one or two particular Elements (Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, or Wood). The state of an individual’s health can be influenced by their “inherent” elemental status – for example, imbalanced Fire animals are more prone to cardiovascular disease; Earth animals are prone to being overweight / obese; Metal animals tend to have respiratory issues; Water animals tend to have anxiety and are fearful; and Wood animals tend to have aggression issues. An individual’s inherent constitution influences the animal’s body structure, health, emotions, and when exposed to the same stress factors, individuals of different constitutions will react in a different way, whether it is positively or negatively. When a constitution is in balance, there is harmony and health in the system. When unbalanced, there is disease. Click on the links below and try to fit your pet into an Elemental constitution!
Injury Treatment

Infection Treatment

Leptospirosis Treatment
Parvovirus Infection Treatment
The Parvovirus is known worldwide and causes disease in many different species of animals. Different strains of virus only infect certain types of animals. For example, the Canine Parvovirus (Parvo) will mainly infect dogs and does not cause disease in cats or humans. Feline Parvovirus, a different strain Read more
Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment
Rabies is a fatal viral infection that is transmitted primarily through bite wounds. Skunks, bats, raccoons, and foxes are the primary carriers. Rabies is also fatal to humans, there has been only one case of a person surviving rabies when treatment was started after clinical signs were present. Puppies Read more

Chronic Condition Treatment

Arthritis Treatment
The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis which can be due to wear and tear on joints from over use, aging, injury, or from an unstable joint such as which occurs with a ruptured ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee. The chronic form of this disease is called degenerative joint disease Read more
Hip Dysplasia Treatment
We are happy to be able to offer your pets healing laser therapy, an exciting alternative to traditional therapy for arthritis and joint pain.
Diabetes Treatment
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a life long disorder of dogs and cats that results when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin to meet the animal's needs. Insulin is a hormone needed to transport glucose (blood sugar) into the body's cells. When there is a lack of insulin in the body, blood glucose rises Read more
Vestibular Disease Treatment
Thyroid Disease Treatment
Hypothyroidism is the natural deficiency of thyroid hormone and is the most common hormone imbalance of dogs. This deficiency is produced by several different mechanisms. The most common cause (at least 95% of cases) is immune destruction of the thyroid gland. It can also be caused by natural atrophy Read more
Epilepsy Treatment
Knee Problems Treatment
Luxating patella is a condition where the kneecap (patella) moves out of its normal position. Luxating patella is one of the most common knee joint abnormalities of dogs, but it is only occasionally seen in cats. It may affect one or both of the knees. In some cases it moves (luxates) towards the inside Read more
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Over 85% of dogs and cats have some type of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease simply means that the gums and bone that hold the teeth in place are being destroyed by oral bacteria. This preventable disease is the number one diagnosed disease in our pets, yet many animals suffer needlessly. Periodontal Read more
Cancer Treatment
Every day, Cindy Fleischner lines up her crew of cuddly canines for breakfast. As the four other dogs eat, Cindy pulls Katy, her 12 year old Shepherd mix aside for a peanut butter treat. Katy is battling lymphoma and this treat hides her daily dose of chemotherapy drugs. Katy is not alone in this war. Read more

Emergency Care

Seizure Treatment
Epilepsy (often referred to as a seizure disorder) is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. It is commonly controlled with medication, although surgical methods are used as well. Epileptic seizures are classified both by their patterns of activity in the brain Read more
Wound and Fracture Care
Leptospirosis is a serious, life-threatening disease caused by a spiral shaped bacteria. Dogs, cats, other animals and even people can be infected through exposure to urine, bite wounds, ingestion of infected flesh, or contact with contaminated soil, water and even bedding. Certain environmental conditions Read more

Surgery

Veterinary Surgery
Ferret ownership. This includes knowledge pertaining to ferret husbandry (care, nutrition, housing, and the species' habits). It is also recommended that no ferret be left unattended with any individual incapable of removing himself or herself from the ferret. It is also important that your ferret have proper care by a veterinarian legally authorized to practice veterinary medicine. This includes preventive medicine and medical or surgical care.

Lab and X-Rays

Laboratory Services
Once the technicians call you back, they will set up a chart for your pet. If you are not an established client with Hearthwood Veterinary Hospital you will be asked to provide the information for your primary veterinarian so that we can get your pet’s medical records, proof of an up to date Rabies vaccination, recent blood work results and current x-rays to review before your visit.
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Microchipping

General Pet Care

Grooming
Hamsters are cute and adorable. If you had one growing up, your parents probably took care of it. Taking care of them can be challenging; however, once you master the art, it becomes more manageable by the day. Here is how you can take care of your pet hamster. Bathing and Grooming Hamsters always stay Read more
Senior Pet Care
Dr. Markuson has always had a deep love for animals which inspired her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine to be able to steward the bond between people and their pets. Dr. Markuson completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at Portland State University, and graduated from OSU College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. She joined the Hearthwood team shortly after. Dr. Markuson loves the “sugar faced” senior pets and enjoys educating clients on patient care. She has a special interest in rehabilitation and osteoarthritis management and would like to pursue certification in canine rehabilitation.

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