Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is not one particular problem, but rather, it describes a group of clinical symptoms that may have more than one possible cause. What are the symptoms of FLUTD? Clinical signs of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease include: Frequent urination or visits to the litterbox Bloody or cloudy urine Straining to…
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 potentially lethal electrical shock, or…
By Dr. Kim Hsu 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 actually dealing with it themselves.…
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, make sure it is cooked…
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 animals by providing veterinary aid and training in developing…
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 need to evacuate to a…
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 or fall can extend the…
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 into the bloodstream to regulate blood sugar. (Image…
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 spots in dogs? Hot spots…
Heatstroke (also known as “hyperthermia”) can be a life-threatening condition and as such, it requires immediate treatment. . . Heatstroke occurs when a pet’s body absorbs more heat than it is able to release and the pet’s internal temperature increases above normal levels. A dog’s normal body temperature is 101.0- 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Pets that are…