In our last blog post, we discussed fleas with a focus on identification, transmission, and associated illnesses. If you missed it, please refer to “Fleas 101” for July 2016. This month we will focus more closely on prevention and treatment. Thankfully flea treatments have come a long way from the days of stinky flea collars…
Ahhh, summer! What’s better than a Western Washington summer, with our warm days and still enough moisture to keep our beautiful, lush greenery? We all love it, and so do our pets, but unfortunately, we have some unwelcome guests that love it too… Fleas! Fleas thrive in warm, moist weather. Since we have such a perfect…
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 family can cause kidney failure…
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 diagnostic and treatment plans. These can be…
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 top 10 for cats, at number…
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 Dr. Ira Luskin, an…
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 sticky “bio film” that…
Did you know that on a 73 degree day, the inside of a car can reach temperatures up to 100 degrees in just 15 minutes? Even when you are parked in the shade with the windows cracked, this can still happen. Pets left in vehicles can suffer heat stroke and death in a short period…
Did you know that one acetaminophen (Tylenol) tablet can kill a cat? Or that giving ibuprofen to a dog can cause serious gastrointestinal side effects? Presented below are 7 important facts to know about medications administered to dogs and cats: #1 Many medications and anesthetic agents we use are also used in human medicine.…
Photo of dogs enjoying Marymoor Park, courtesy of SODA (Save Our Dog Areas) Dog parks are designed to provide a place where dogs can run free off-leash and socialize with other dogs. We are fortunate to live in an area that has several off-leash parks for us to choose from. But are off-leash dog parks right…