05May
02Apr
Galliprant New Arthritis Medication for Dogs
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...
05Feb
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...
07Dec
Cushing’s Disease – A First Hand Veterinary Perspective
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...
03Nov
Dr. Kovar in St. Vincent and the Grenadines with World Vets
As many of you know, I have been volunteering with World Vets for the past several years. The organization operates in over 45 countries on 6 continents. Their mission is to “improve the health and well-being of animals by providing veterinary aid and training in developing countries...
02Sep
Adjusting to Life with a Senior Dog or Cat
We like to say around here at Bothell Pet Hospital that, "Old age is not a disease!" While we would never treat an animal based on its age alone, the reality is that the health of dogs and cats can change as they get older.
Just like in people,...
04Aug
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...
03Jul
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...
03Jun
That Doggone Itch!
By Naomi Keiper DVM
One of the more common reasons for dogs to visit the veterinarian is itchy skin. Pruritus (itch) can be a frustrating condition for both owners and veterinarians due its many complex underlying causes and the challenges in achieving adequate control in some dogs.
Every patient presenting for itch...
04May