Arch Beach Veterinary Clinic

09/30/2026

Hachiko – The Dog Who Waited Forever

One of the most famous stories of canine loyalty belongs to Hachiko, a devoted Akita in Japan. Hachiko would wait at the Shibuya train station every day for his owner, Professor Hidesaburo Ueno, to return from work. Tragically, the professor passed away one day and never came back—but Hachiko continued to wait. For nearly 10 years, he showed up at the same spot, refusing to believe his beloved human was gone.

09/29/2026

Geo – The Dog Who Saved a Boy from Being Hit by a Truck
Geo, a brave German Shepherd, saw danger before anyone else did. When a young boy, Charlie, was playing outside, a speeding truck suddenly came towards him. Without hesitation, Geo lunged at the boy and pushed him out of the way, taking the hit himself. Though injured, Geo survived and made a full recovery, becoming a local hero. His instinct to protect his human without a second thought is proof that dogs would risk it all for the ones they love.

09/28/2026

Dogs have a way of showing love, loyalty, and courage that goes beyond words. Time and time again, they prove that they are more than just pets—they are family, protectors, and even heroes. There are stories of dogs traveling hundreds of miles to reunite with their owners to selfless acts of bravery that saved lives. In the next few day, these heartwarming tales will leave you in awe. Some of these incredible pups have risked everything to keep their humans safe, while others have shown extraordinary devotion in ways that defy logic.

09/28/2026

Fall hiking season is officially here. 🍂🐾

Before you hit the trails this month, a quick gear check goes a long way. Make sure your pup's harness fits snugly with no slipping, their leash is in good shape, and their ID tags are current.

A well-fitted harness gives you better control on uneven terrain and keeps them comfortable all hike long. Stop in and we can help you make sure everything is trail ready! 🙌

09/27/2026

Who wouldn't want a "natural" vaccine or antibiotic??

Corals can develop vaccine-like protection after exposure to inactivated pathogens, helping them fight infection even under heat stress.

09/25/2026

You are what you eat!

Behavioral disorders, IE, and CCDS in dogs should be considered as diseases associated with abnormalities in the microbiota–gut–brain axis (MGBA).

09/24/2026

Sometimes it takes a village to help a pet in need. Here Max, Maddie and Kevin help Dr. Courtney Bourquin with her patient.

09/24/2026

A dog on one side, a cat on the other, and nowhere else you'd rather be. 🐶🐱🤍

September has this way of slowing everything down just enough to remind you what actually matters. The cozy sweater weather is coming and your pets are absolutely ready for it. 🍂

Are you a dog person, a cat person, or fully committed to both? Tell us below!

09/23/2026

Kevin helps Dr. Lauren Brower steady her patient for a blood draw from the jugular vein. Most veterinarians started out as veterinary technicians, and have a very high technical skill set. Dr. Brower is no exception to that rule!

09/22/2026

Exciting advances to treat intractable pain in senior dogs................check it out!