As the temperature drops during the winter months, here are a few cold weather cautions and tips to follow to help keep your pets safe and comfortable: Step 1: Alert hidden guests… Bang on the hood of your car before starting it up. Cats have been known to crawl up into the engine compartments of…
Rather than a specific case story this month, we thought it might be fun (and informative) to provide you all with a basic overview of your dog or cat’s anatomy. What is anatomy? Anatomy is defined as the study of the structure of the body. Anatomy contributes to a pet’s basic appearance–from the way they…
Did you know that your veterinarian can play an essential role in addressing your pet’s behavioral issues? Behavior problems are the most common reason animals lose their home; however, many people do not realize that with the right intervention, most problems can be corrected. Sometimes an owner may not recognize a behavioral issue or perceive…
Buddy is a 2 year old chocolate labrador retriever who has a bad habit. He is obsessed with rocks. He loves them so much that he frequently carries them around in his mouth. Unfortunately, he has also been known to swallow them. So it was no surprise when Buddy came in to see Dr. Kovar…
This month we wanted to share a story about one of our veterinarian’s volunteer experience in Ecuador… where she encountered as many “Featured Cases” in a day as our clinic does in an average week… by Lesley Kovar, DVM Last week, I was down in Ecuador participating in a volunteer trip with World Vets. This…
Auggie Doggie is an 11 year old female West Highland White Terrier owned by Shawnie Zahniser. Shawnie first brought Auggie to see Dr. Kovar due to an injury to Auggie’s CCL (cranial cruciate ligament), one of the internal support structures of the knee. Surgery was performed to stabilize the weak joint. Several months later, Auggie…
The weather is thankfully warming up this spring, and we as veterinarians find ourselves preparing to see an increased incidence of pets with fleas, the occasional tick, and discussing parasites in general as our dogs and cats become more active outdoors with us. This month, we’d like to address a concern of most pet owners…
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. Why is this happening? While…
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 Lindsay, the owners…
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 call us at 425-486-3251 to…