Kindness Animal Clinic

Welcome to Kindness Animal Clinic!           360-794-8813                    

                                                                                       19845 Hwy 2, Monroe, WA 98272

KINDNESS ANIMAL CLINIC is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in MONROE, WA. Our professional and courteous staff at KINDNESS ANIMAL CLINIC seeks to provide you with the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for your highly-valued pets. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. KINDNESS ANIMAL CLINIC strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to MONROE, WA and surrounding areas. KINDNESS ANMAL CLINIC is the only clinic in the area to treat and care for birds, rabbits, ferrets, and many other exotic pets. Please take a moment to contact us today to learn more about our newly expanded veterinary practice and to find out more information about how KINDNESS ANIMAL CLINIC can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet. 

We now offer Laser Therapy!

Laser therapy  is a surgery free, drug free, noninvasive treatment to:

• Reduce Pain
• Reduce inflammation
• Increase the speed of healing

The laser uses a beam of light to deeple penetrate tissue without damaging it. It induces a biological response in the cells called "photo-bio-modulation", which leads to reduced pain, reduced inflammation and increased healing speed.

This type of therapy has been scientifically proven to be successfull in treating post surgical pain and many acute and chronic conditions.

Acute Conditions:

• Wounds
• Allergies
• Infections
• Cuts/Bites
• Inflammations
• Tooth Extraction Pain Relief
• Sprains, Strains & Fractures

• Post-Surgical Healing & Pain Relief

Chronic Conditions:

• Degenerative Joint Disease
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Periodontal Disease
• Lick Granulomas
• Geriatric Care
• Hip Dysplasia
• Feline Acne
• Tendonitis
• Arthritis
• Otitis

The staff is currently undergoing training as specific techniques are needed for each individual case! Please call to set up your pets Laser Therapy appointment today!

FLEA FACTS

It is flea season nearly year round in this part of the state.

Flea Infestations are the most common parasite problem of dogs and cats in our area. It is estimated that American pet owners spend over 1.2 billion dollars each year on older, over the counter flea products most of which do not work!  During the past decade much research has centered on studying the life cycle of the species of fleas that attack dogs and cats in an effort to develop better flea control methods. FYI- There are over 2000 species of fleas, but only a few actually attack dogs and cats

Here are some facts you should know:

• Flea eggs are white and about the size of a grain of sand. The eggs are laid while the flea is on the pet and easily roll off the fur into the environment. Eggs usually hatch in 1‑10 days, depending on the temperature and humidity.  Once the eggs hatch, the larvae move deeper into the carpet to get away from light and searching for food.   When the larva is mature, it produces a silk‑like cocoon (Pupae). Because the cocoon is sticky, it quickly becomes coated with debris from the environment that helps camouflage it. 

• This pupa stage can last 9‑174 days. Adult fleas emerge from the cocoon when stimulated by heat, vibrations, and exhaled carbon dioxide The entire life cycle can be completed in as little as 12‑14 days, or as long as 140 days.  Under average conditions, the entire life cycle takes 3‑4 weeks.

• Adult fleas are attracted to house pets by the warmth of their body, movement, and changes in light intensity, and exhaled carbon dioxide. Fleas have tremendously powerful back legs, which they use for jumping onto pets and people.   It is reported that fleas can jump up to 13 feet.

• Fleas spend their ENTIRE Adult Life on the pet.  Once the adult flea begins to feed on their victim, it must have almost constant access to the blood of animal for it to survive.   Adult fleas cannot live off the host animal for more than 3‑4 days without a blood meal.

• Egg production begins within 36 hours of the first blood meal, reaches a peak of 40‑50 eggs per day and can last well over 100 days. Female fleas can produce over 2000 eggs during their life. This high rate of reproduction ensures that there will ALWAYS be fleas!

• Fleas consume 15 times their body weight with every blood meal. A heavy infestation of fleas can cause anemia, weakness and death in small puppies and kittens. The majority of blood consumed is passed out as partially digested feces ("Flea Dirt") that serve as essential food for flea larvae in the carpets and other areas