Bothell Pet Hospital

Ever heard of a dog being TOO happy?! 🐶😁While there’s no such thing, a very real and painful condition called Happy Tail can affect some dogs. 🐕 That’s what happened to Chief here.

This big guy is 94 pounds of muscle and has a tendency to get very excited, showing his exuberance with his wagging tail. Happy Tail happens when dogs wag their tails so enthusiastically and often that they end up injuring themselves. Sometimes they repeatedly injure the tip to the point that it's prevented from healing.

In these cases, amputation and partial-amputation can help excitable dogs live more comfortably, without sacrificing exciting things. To protect Chief from further damage and help his tail heal, we shortened his tail by about three-quarters of its original length.

After surgery, Chief experienced some post-operative complications, so our team worked to assess the issue and ensure he is back on track to healing. ❤️‍🩹🩹Chief is now back on the road to recovery! Check him out, absolutely rocking the cone of shame and getting love from our amazing Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician, Felicia. 🐾♥️

Introducing Orion! 🐾 He’s feisty, playful, and just 8 weeks old. A true Russian Blue, Orion stole the show during his first kitten visit with us! 💙 This little guy is already full of personality, and we’re so excited to watch him grow.

Shoutout to Orion's owner for trusting our team with his care and letting us share his adorable Bothell Pet Hospital debut! 🐱💚