01Apr
02Feb
There’s Something About Mary – Feline Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is one of the number one health problems in cats and dogs. In fact, by the age of two, it is estimated that 70% of cats and 80% of dogs have some degree of periodontal disease.
Untreated periodontal disease may cause more than just oral discomfort and tooth...
11Jan
6 Ways to Protect Your Pet This Winter
As the temperature drops during the winter months, here are a few cold weather cautions and tips to follow to help keep your pets safe and comfortable:
Step 1: Alert hidden guests...
Bang on the hood of your car before starting it up. Cats have been known to crawl up into...
01Jan
The Anatomy of Your Dog or Cat
Rather than a specific case story this month, we thought it might be fun (and informative) to provide you all with a basic overview of your dog or cat’s anatomy.
What is anatomy?
Anatomy is defined as the study of the structure of the body. Anatomy contributes to a pet’s...
01Dec
Dog or Cat Behavior and Your Veterinarian
Did you know that your veterinarian can play an essential role in addressing your pet's behavioral issues? Behavior problems are the most common reason animals lose their home; however, many people do not realize that with the right intervention, most problems can be corrected. Sometimes...
01Nov
The Dog Who Loved to Eat Rocks – Buddy’s Foreign Body Ingestion
Buddy is a 2 year old chocolate labrador retriever who has a bad habit. He is obsessed with rocks. He loves them so much that he frequently carries them around in his mouth. Unfortunately, he has also been known to swallow them. So it was no surprise when Buddy came in...
02Oct
Volunteering for World Vets in Ecuador 2012
This month we wanted to share a story about one of our veterinarian's volunteer experience in Ecuador... where she encountered as many "Featured Cases" in a day as our clinic does in an average week... by Lesley Kovar, DVM Last week, I was down in Ecuador participating in a volunteer trip...
01Sep
Maggie the Cat and Feline Hyperthyroidism
Maggie is a 15 year old Tabby belonging to Dorothy Swenson and family. She was brought in to see Dr. Schaeffer last month for weight loss, more frequent vomiting, and vocalizing more around the house. Her vocalizing was mainly at night and seemed to be somewhat random. Maggie’s owners...
01Aug
Auggie’s Hydrotherapy after CCL Surgery
Auggie Doggie is an 11 year old female West Highland White Terrier owned by Shawnie Zahniser. Shawnie first brought Auggie to see Dr. Kovar due to an injury to Auggie's CCL (cranial cruciate ligament), one of the internal support structures of the knee. Surgery was performed to stabilize...
01Jul
Jonah (aka “Wink”) the Stray Cat and his Eye Tumor
As pet owners, we take the responsibility of caring for our furry friends seriously. Sometimes, however, caring for a pet extends beyond our individual capacity. A group effort is needed... A couple Sundays ago, Joey Coverdale, a Bothell Pet Hospital client, turned the last corner on her morning jog. She was steps away...