04AugAugust 4, 2016

All About Fleas – Part 2 of 2

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...

03JulJuly 3, 2016

All About Fleas – Part 1 of 2

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...

19MarMarch 19, 2016

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...

01MarMarch 1, 2016

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...

02FebFebruary 2, 2016

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...

02DecDecember 2, 2015

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...

01NovNovember 1, 2015

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...

01JulJuly 1, 2015

Summer Safety Tips for your Pets

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...

01MayMay 1, 2015

7 Facts about Medications for Dogs and Cats

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...

01AprApril 1, 2015

Are You Ready For The Off-Leash Dog Park?

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...

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Bothell Pet Hospital is currently seeking full-time Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT), Veterinary Assistants and Client Care Coordinators to join our team. We are a veterinarian-owned, established veterinary practice in Bothell, Washington supported by a team of dedicated veterinary professionals. Candidates must be able to provide excellent customer care as well as perform the duties necessary to support the clinic and assist our veterinarians. The successful candidates must be detail oriented, reliable, and genuinely care, and be concerned for, our patients’ well-being. They must be self-motivated and take direction on tasks that can be completed in a timely fashion, with or without supervision. Previous experience preferred however new graduates and ideal candidates will be considered. We offer competitive wages and benefits in a team-oriented environment. Come be a part of a team that is dedicated to fostering and growing community-focused veterinary practices in the Pacific Northwest. For more information, please visit bothellpethospital.com or email jobs@bothellpethospital.com

(Note: We are set to break ground on a new state-of-the-art hospital in the heart of Bothell in early 2025. Join us and help us build to the future!)

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Laila made sure to look her best for her first puppy visit. 🐶🐾

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Bothell Pet Hospital continues to be impacted by the region-wide power outages and remains without power. For this reason, we will remain closed again today, Friday, November 22, 2024.

We recognize that we are not the only business, school and family affected by this ongoing power situation and do hope our community is finding the resources they need in the interim. As for Bothell Pet Hospital, we are optimistic that this issue will be resolved soon. In the interim, we our reaching out to reschedule appointments and encouraging all those in need of timely pet care to reach out to one of our sister hospitals not affected by the power outage.

If your pet requires care today, our sister hospitals remain open with Lynnwood Animal Hospital offering same-day availabilities for appointments. You can reach Lynnwood Animal Hospital at 425.771.6300 or via email at info@lynnwoodanimalhospital.com. Rainier Veterinary Hospital can also be reached at 206.324.4144 or via email at info@rainiervet.com. Both hospitals are able to access your Bothell Pet Hospital medical records directly upon request. We would love to see you and your pet at one of our sister hospitals.

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Due to the continued power outage in the Bothell area, Bothell Pet Hospital will remain closed today, Thursday, November 21st.

If your pet needs care today, our sister hospitals remain open with Lynnwood Animal Hospital having same-day availabilities for appointments. You can reach Lynnwood Animal Hospital at 425.771.6300 or via email at info@lynnwoodanimalhospital.com. Rainier Veterinary Hospital can be reached at 206.324.4144 or via email at info@rainiervet.com. Both hospitals can access your Bothell Pet Hospital medical records directly upon request.

We apologize for this inconvenience and do appreciate your continued support.

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Due to our continued power outage, Bothell Pet Hospital will remained closed today, Wednesday, November 20th. We look forward to returning to our regular business hours tomorrow, Thursday, November 21st from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding.

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Like so many of you, Bothell Pet Hospital has been impacted by the recent storm. Our power is currently out (Wednesday, November 20th). We are doing our best to reach out to all our pending appointments and rescheduling where appropriate. We do appreciate your patience while we wait for our power to return. We look forward to assisting you and your pet then.

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Cisco at his first puppy visit. We can’t wait to watch him grow. 🐾

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Cisco at his first puppy visit. We can’t wait to watch him grow. 🐾

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Venus and his new sister Nyx are settling in well together! 🐾 If you`re thinking about adding a new pet to your family, our team can provide helpful advice on introducing pets to one another smoothly.
📸 Thank you to our VA Alexis for sharing this picture of these two best buds.

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Cat / Feline Health

Thankfully flea treatments have come a long way...

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!

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...

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...

It's time for a pop quiz! What is the number one reason for vet visits? If you said ear infections, you're right!

Here at Bothell Pet Hospital, we have a passion for practicing good veterinary medicine and a true desire to advance our dental skills.

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

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?

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

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...