Cat / Feline Health

6 Ways to Protect Your Pet This Winter

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...

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The Anatomy of Your Dog or Cat

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...

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Dog or Cat Behavior and Your Veterinarian

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...

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Maggie the Cat and Feline Hyperthyroidism

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...

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Jonah (aka "Wink") the Stray Cat and his Eye Tumor

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...

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Dennis the Cat and his Foreign Nasal Body

Dennis the Cat and his Foreign Nasal Body

Dennis, an 8-year-old, grey, Domestic Shorthair cat was presented to Dr. Schaeffer at the beginning of May for trouble breathing. His owners, Tresa and John Haines, were up most of the previous night with Dennis. They were very worried because he continually coughed, gagged and sneezed throughout the night....

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A Weighty Issue: Dog or Cat Obesity

A Weighty Issue: Dog or Cat Obesity

Instead of our typical Case of the Month, we wanted to talk about a “disease” that is increasing at alarming rates. I cannot give a specific case study from our own patients because there are just too many!

Recent statistics indicate that >50% of dog and cat pets are overweight....

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Is it Cancer? Finding a Lump on Your Dog or Cat

Is it Cancer? Finding a Lump on Your Dog or Cat

This month, we would like to introduce you to three individuals. All three of these pets came to see Dr. Smith because their owners found a new "lump." However, as you will see, each "lump" had a unique diagnosis and dramatically different treatment options.

Sadie the Mastiff Mix:  fatty lipoma

Russell and Jennifer...

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