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…
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…
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 and by providing disaster relief worldwide.” In October…
Current studies estimate that over 50% of cats in the US are overweight or obese. In fact, obesity is the most common nutritional disorder in our pet population. Unfortunately, the problem often goes unrecognized by their caretakers. So is your cat overweight? Can you feel his ribs easily? Does he have a waistline when you look…
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, there are certain acquired conditions and…
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 from the days of stinky flea collars…
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 we have such a perfect…
Anxiety and stress related problems are unfortunately quite common in dogs and cats. Thankfully, Bothell Pet Hospital has some solutions that might help you and your pet cope with this problem more effectively. Some of the common causes of stress may include: Insufficient socialization Inadequate training or care Loud noises such as fireworks or thunderstorms Kenneling and…
On one of our recent sunny days, Dr. Smith and her family were doing yard work when their kitty Splash decided to munch on the leaves of some daylily shoots that were coming up. Lily plants are highly toxic to cats: Easter lilies, daylilies, tiger lilies and other members of the Liliaceae family can cause kidney failure…