It is now officially spring and the weather is warming. With that comes the increase in flea and tick populations. Now is the time to address this annoying issue in our pets, before an infestation can occur. Are you and your pet ready?
While we all look forward to the holiday season with family, friends, and feasts, a few precautions can help ensure our pets are thankful too. Check out the following tips to ensure a Happy Thanksgiving for all. If you decide to feed your pet a little bit of turkey, make sure it is cooked thoroughly…
PetDesk is a free mobile app for you and all of your pets. An email was sent out last month, with a link to PetDesk and several of our clients are already taking advantage of the great features available. Through this new app you are able to: Get Reminders You’ll get a reminder about your…
Last month was a tragic time for many- hurricanes decimating full neighborhoods and islands, wildfires, flooding in India and Nepal, an earthquake in Mexico. These events are a reminder that we here in Washington State are vulnerable to a devastating act of nature. We are unfortunately located in the Cascadia Subduction Zone, a vast area…
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 this article, I hope…
Do you have a dog with arthritis? If you do, or even if you have a dog that just seems to be “slowing down,” you are going to love the news we have about a new medication available! The veterinary world is very excited about a brand-new class of medication that has been developed to…
Since 2004, Bothell Pet Hospital has been participating in a guided preceptorship program with Washington State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine, in which we host 4th year veterinary students for one month, so they can get a taste for how things operate in the “real world” outside of academia. As one of only 5 participating clinics in the…
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 you know that 85% of…
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 to make the bravest of…
Is my dog just getting old (or could there be something else going on)??? Have you noticed that your middle aged or older dog is starting to slow down? Is he lethargic, maybe panting more, getting up at night to urinate? Drinking more water, have thinning fur, and a pot belly? He’s just getting old,…