Dog / Canine Health

Allaying Fears About Your Dog or Cat's Anesthesia

Allaying Fears About Your Dog or Cat’s Anesthesia

The doctors at Bothell Pet Hospital will often recommend a procedure that involves anesthesia.

We frequently hear questions from worried clients regarding the safety of their dog or cat “going under.” While there are potential risks, current advances in technology and knowledge enable us to provide a safer anesthetic experience. In...

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February is National Pet Dental Health Month

February is National Pet Dental Health Month

While we try to emphasize the importance of pet dental health throughout the year, February gives us an opportunity to highlight specific aspects of dental assessment, treatment and preventative care.

Good oral health is more than just a pretty smile. Poor dental hygiene can put your pet’s health at risk. Did...

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Transporting a Cat with Minimal Stress

Transporting a Cat with Minimal Stress

By Dr. Naomi Keiper of Bothell Pet Hospital

If you’re a cat owner, you know how stressful it can be to get your feline to the veterinarian – for both of you! Trying to get a cat into a carrier can result in scratches, bites and even blood being drawn. It's enough...

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Tips for Hiking with Your Dog

Tips for Hiking with Your Dog

Fall is a great time for hiking in our beautiful Northwest wilderness, and many dogs enjoy hiking and backpacking along with their owners. Below are the ASPCA's expert tips to ensure your dog's safety as you explore the great outdoors:

Pack a Leash

With so many nooks and crannies to explore on...

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All About Fleas - Part 2 of 2

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...

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All About Fleas - Part 1 of 2

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...

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