02Jan
15Dec
Holiday Pet Safety Tips
Taking a little time for prevention during the holiday season can help keep our pets safe. Here are a few safety reminders to help prevent the unwanted emergency trip to the vet:
Electrical cords and light strings can be appealing to our pets. Keep them secured and out of reach to avoid...
03Dec
Cancer in Our Pets
The mere mention of "cancer" often conjures thoughts of angst, fear, and grief. Unfortunately, at Bothell Pet Hospital, as in most veterinary clinics, we deal with cancer on a daily basis.
Often times it seems as if everyone knows someone who is fighting cancer, if not...
26Nov
Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips
While we all look forward to the holiday season, filled 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,...
03Nov
Dr. Kovar in Peru with World Vets
As some of you may know, I have been volunteering with World Vets for the past few years. This is an organization that has sent teams to over 42 countries and 6 continents. Their mission is (from their website) “to improve the health and well-being of...
01Oct
Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies
Your pets are important members of your family and they depend on you for their safety and well-being. Being prepared with a disaster plan that includes your pets can reduce stress, and even save their lives during an unexpected emergency.
Whether you decide to stay at home, or if you...
03Sep
All About Fleas
If you've been in our office lately, you might have overheard us using the 'F' word... that dreaded four letter word that makes us all cringe: Flea! With autumn just around the corner, many people believe that flea season is just about over.
Unfortunately, this is not the case. A warm spring...
01Aug
Diabetes Mellitus in Cats
Diabetes Mellitus is the second most common endocrine disease in cats. The disease affects the pancreas, which is located along the stomach and small intestine.
The pancreas has two different types of cells. One group secretes enzymes necessary for proper digestion, and the other group, called beta-cells, releases insulin hormone...
01Jul
Hot Spots in Dogs
Hot Spots (known in the veterinary world as "Acute Moist Dermatitis") are a common skin disorder in dogs. Hot spots can appear suddenly and become red, moist, irritated lesions in a very short period of time. The lesions are often raw looking and can be very painful.
What causes hot...
01Jun
