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All About Fleas

All About Fleas

If you've been in our office lately, you might have overheard us using the 'F' word... that dreaded four letterย wordย 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...

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Diabetes Mellitus in Cats

Diabetes Mellitus in Cats

Diabetes Mellitus is the second most common endocrine disease in cats. Theย disease affectsย 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 insulinย hormone...

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Hot Spots in Dogs

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...

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Avoiding Heatstroke (Hyperthermia) With Your Dog or Cat

Avoiding Heatstroke (Hyperthermia) With Your Dog or Cat

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...

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Pet Friendly Gardening and Landscape in Seattle

Pet Friendly Gardening and Landscape in Seattle

When Spring arrives, many of us are anxious to get outdoors and and start working hard to clean up our yards, plant gardens and create a beautiful landscape for the warmer months ahead.

By being aware of potential hazards in the outdoors we can keep our pets safe from accidental...

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Traveling with Pets

Traveling with Pets

Now that we're starting to see "sun breaks" here in the Pacific Northwest, we're starting to think about all of the places we'd like to travelโ€ฆย  Although traveling is not ideal for all petsย (some dogs and cats would much prefer you bring them a souvenir instead), planning ahead can save...

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4 Easy Steps to Home Dental Care for your Cat or Dog

4 Easy Steps to Home Dental Care for your Cat or Dog

Did you know that poor dental health in your dog or cat can lead to more serious problems, including hidden infections, diseases of the heart, liver or kidneys, and even diabetes?ย 

It all starts when bacteria from food remains in the mouth, where it forms plaque on your dog or cat's...

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Ear Infections In Dogs

Ear Infections In Dogs

Ear infections in dogs are most often due to bacteria or yeast in the ear canal.

This can be triggered by a number of things, including ear mites, hair growth in the ear canal, a foreign body, trapped water, allergies, hypothyroidismโ€”even frequent swimming or bathing can lead to infection.ย Once an...

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Understanding Arthritis in Dogs and Cats

Understanding Arthritis in Dogs and Cats

Arthritis is a medical term used for any chronic condition that causes damage to the cartilage or joints. Although cats can be affected, arthritis is most commonly found in dogsโ€”both young and old. Arthritis typicallyย appears in the stifle (knee), hip, elbow, shoulder, carpus (wrist), or hock (ankle); it can also...

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Cancer in our pets

Cancer in Our Pets

The mere mention of โ€œcancerโ€ 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. It seems as though everyone knows someone who is fighting cancer, if not themselves; and it is...

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