That Doggone Itch!
By Naomi Keiper DVM
03Jun
04May
Nutritional Options for Anxiety and Stress in Dogs and Cats
Anxiety and stress related problems are unfortunately quite common in dogs and cats. Thankfully, Bothell Pet Hospital has some solutions that might help you and your pet cope with this problem more effectively.
Some of the common causes of stress may include: Insufficient socialization Inadequate training or care Loud noises such as fireworks...
02Apr
A Case of Xylitol Poisoning in a Dog
Did You Know Xylitol Can Have Serious and Fatal Effects in Dogs?
by Dr. Lesley Kovar
Kaiya is a 2 year old Husky who, a couple of weeks ago, ate protein bars baked by her owner. Several hours later, she started vomiting and having diarrhea. Many of us have...
19Mar
Lily Plants and Cats are a Toxic Combination
On one of our recent sunny days, Dr. Smith and her family were doing yard work when their kitty Splash decided to munch on the leaves of some daylily shoots that were coming up. Lily plants are highly toxic to cats: Easter lilies, daylilies, tiger lilies and other members of the Liliaceae...
01Mar
Updated Spay and Neuter Recommendations
By Dr. Kim Hsu, Bothell Pet Hospital
It has been said that practicing medicine is an art. Doctors continuously make recommendations that affect the health and well-being of their patients both short and long-term. The latest technology, new research findings, and owners’ resources all factor in to our...
02Feb
Ear Infections (Otitis Externa) in a Dog or Cat
Image by German photographer Elke Vogelsang
It's time for a pop quiz! What is the number one reason for vet visits? If you said ear infections, you're right!
According to Veterinary Pet Insurance, this was the number one reason for canine vet visits in 2015. It also made the...
02Dec
Assessing and Treating Your Pet’s Oral Health
Here at Bothell Pet Hospital, we have a passion for practicing good veterinary medicine and a true desire to advance our dental skills.
Recently our technicians attended a dental seminar at the Animal Dental Training Center in Baltimore focused on oral health, assessment, radiology, and treatment. The seminar was taught by...
01Nov
Why Does My Dog or Cat Have Bad Breath?
Bad breath is not normal, and it is not just "something you have to put up" with if you have a pet. Bad breath is usually a sign of oral disease—approximately 70-80% of pets have signs of oral disease by age 3.
From Plaque to Tartar to Periodontal Disease
Plaque, a...
01Oct
About Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is an infectious disease that occurs worldwide and is emerging as a more common diagnosis in the Puget Sound area.
It is caused by the spiral-shaped bacteria Leptospira, of which there are several serovars (strains) of significance. There are 8 main serovars that cause disease in dogs; meanwhile cats...
01Sep
Vaccinate a Dog and Save a Child’s Life
Although rabies is under control in developed countries, it still kills more than 60,000 people each year—most of them children in Africa and Asia. By partnering with the Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health at Washington State University, our clinic is working to help put an end to these...