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Spot's Cranial Cruciate Ligament

Spot’s Cranial Cruciate Ligament

Limping is a common problem in our pets, and that was just the trouble Spot was having when he came to us.  Spot is a 10-year-old Border Collie mix, owned by Julie Peddy.  He had been limping for two days, but was not showing signs of significant improvement.  Dr....

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Dog Bloat -- Canine Gastric Torsion

Dog Bloat — Canine Gastric Torsion

Annie, a 12-year-old Weimeraner, was brought in by her owner Lori Hartoon for sudden onset lethargy and weakness. Annie had been completely normal the night before, but Lori woke to find Annie collapsed and making strange noises in the morning. Upon examination, Dr. Shannon Smith found Annie to be...

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Detecting Early Kidney Failure in a Cat

Detecting Early Kidney Failure in a Cat

Pearl, an eight-year-old cat owned by Derek and Cheryl Stanford, recently visited Dr. Smith for her annual exam.  Other than accumulations of dental calculus, Pearl appeared healthy upon examination.  As recommended, Cheryl brought a fecal sample in for an annual intestinal parasite screen and because Pearl is now middle-aged, annual...

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Micah’s Spinal Injury - A Dog's Story of Recovery

Micah’s Spinal Injury – A Dog’s Story of Recovery

Micah is a nine and half-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback who was paralyzed in her back end when she arrived at Bothell Pet Hospital.  The paralysis occurred after Micah slipped outside resulting in a spinal injury.  Dr. Kovar diagnosed her with a likely ruptured intervertebral disc.  The option of referral for an...

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