Dog / Canine Health

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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Dog and Cat Dental Problems

Dog and Cat Dental Problems

At Bothell Pet Hospital, the same dental problems are often found in both cats and dogs and frequently go unnoticed or overlooked. Unfortunately, this also means they are significantly under-treated.  In honor of Dental Health Month all throughout February, we are offering 10% off on all pet dental services -- just...

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Rambo's Dislocated Hip Joint

Rambo’s Dislocated Hip Joint

Rambo is a 9-year-old Shepherd mix dog, owned by Barbara Clauson.  Barbara brought Rambo to Bothell Pet Hospital to see Dr. Kovar last month for non-weight bearing on his right, hind leg.  He was outside chasing squirrels (no he did not catch any) and when he finished the chase...

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When Dogs Eat Rat Poison

When Dogs Eat Rat Poison

One of the most frequently reported illnesses in our canine and feline patients is vomiting accompanied by lethargy, and the list of possible causes is endless.  Max, a two-year-old Sheltie, presented to Bothell Pet Hospital with just that – inappetance, a couple of vomiting episodes and not being himself. When...

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Jack the Dog Ate a Rock

Jack the Dog Ate a Rock

Jack is a five-year-old Labrador retriever who came into Bothell Pet Hospital this past month for vomiting and loss of appetite. On physical exam he was depressed and very dehydrated. Palpation of his abdomen revealed a firm round “mass”. Radiographs were taken, and the cause of Jack’s discomfort was...

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Canine Diabetes — Mishka's Case Story

Canine Diabetes — Mishka’s Case Story

“My pet is drinking more water than usual.  Do you think it could be diabetes?”  This was just the question that Debbie and Robert Clarke asked about their 10-year-old Samoyed, Mishka, before he was diagnosed with diabetes by his previous veterinarian. Mishka came to Bothell Pet Hospital in April to...

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