In our very first Dog of the Month, we pay homage to Boomer, a sweet and happy 14-year-old terrier mix passed away in October, surrounded by love (and tears) from his family—his owners and the staff of BPH.
Meet Dirty Paws, our inaugural Cat of the Month. This sweet boy is an 18.5-year-old tabby who has been coming in daily for fluids—and doesn’t seem to mind.
While we all look forward to the holiday season with family, friends, and feasts, a few precautions can help ensure our pets are thankful too. Check out the following tips to ensure a Happy Thanksgiving for all. If you decide to feed your pet a little bit of turkey, make...
PetDesk is a free mobile app for you and all of your pets. An email was sent out last month, with a link to PetDesk and several of our clients are already taking advantage of the great features available. Through this new app you are able to: Get Reminders You’ll get a...
Last month was a tragic time for many- hurricanes decimating full neighborhoods and islands, wildfires, flooding in India and Nepal, an earthquake in Mexico. These events are a reminder that we here in Washington State are vulnerable to a devastating act of nature. We are unfortunately located in the Cascadia...
By: Dr. Shannon Smith The staff and doctors at Bothell Pet Hospital are frequently asked questions regarding intestinal parasites and various fecal tests. Here are a few commonly asked questions and their answers: Q: Why should I do an annual fecal intestinal parasite screen on my pet? A: Nearly all puppies are born...
Do you have an itchy dog? Please continue reading for an article by Dr. Kim Hsu about an exciting new treatment available for treating atopic dermatitis. We have also included some great tips for traveling with your pets. We hope you are enjoying our beautiful Northwest summer! New Therapies for Canine Atopic...
The doctors at Bothell Pet Hospital will often recommend a procedure that involves anesthesia. We frequently hear questions from worried clients regarding the safety of their dog or cat “going under.” While there are potential risks, current advances in technology and knowledge enable us to provide a safer anesthetic experience. In this...
Do you have a dog with arthritis? If you do, or even if you have a dog that just seems to be "slowing down," you are going to love the news we have about a new medication available! The veterinary world is very excited about a brand-new class of medication...
Since 2004, Bothell Pet Hospital has been participating in a guided preceptorship program with Washington State University's School of Veterinary Medicine, in which we host 4th year veterinary students for one month, so they can get a taste for how things operate in the “real world” outside of academia. As one of only 5...
