The Anatomy of Your Dog or Cat
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.
01Jan
01Dec
Dog or Cat Behavior and Your Veterinarian
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...
01Nov
The Dog Who Loved to Eat Rocks – Buddy’s Foreign Body Ingestion
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...
01Sep
Maggie the Cat and Feline Hyperthyroidism
Maggie is a 15 year old Tabby belonging to Dorothy Swenson and family. She was brought in to see Dr. Schaeffer last month for weight loss, more frequent vomiting, and vocalizing more around the house. Her vocalizing was mainly at night and seemed to be somewhat random. Maggie’s owners...
01Aug
Auggie’s Hydrotherapy after CCL Surgery
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...
01Jul
Jonah (aka “Wink”) the Stray Cat and his Eye Tumor
As pet owners, we take the responsibility of caring for our furry friends seriously. Sometimes, however, caring for a pet extends beyond our individual capacity. A group effort is needed... A couple Sundays ago, Joey Coverdale, a Bothell Pet Hospital client, turned the last corner on her morning jog. She was steps away...
01Jun
Dennis the Cat and his Foreign Nasal Body
Dennis, an 8-year-old, grey, Domestic Shorthair cat was presented to Dr. Schaeffer at the beginning of May for trouble breathing. His owners, Tresa and John Haines, were up most of the previous night with Dennis. They were very worried because he continually coughed, gagged and sneezed throughout the night....
01May
Henry’s Unwelcome Guests—fleas and other parasites
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...
02Apr
A Weighty Issue: Dog or Cat Obesity
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....
01Mar
Is it Cancer? Finding a Lump on Your Dog or Cat
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.