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Auggie's Hydrotherapy after CCL Surgery

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...

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Jonah (aka "Wink") the Stray Cat and his Eye Tumor

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...

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Dennis the Cat and his Foreign Nasal Body

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....

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A Weighty Issue: Dog or Cat Obesity

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....

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Is it Cancer? Finding a Lump on Your Dog or Cat

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.

Sadie the Mastiff Mix:  fatty lipoma

Russell and Jennifer...

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Dog and Cat Dental Problems

Dog and Cat Dental Problems

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...

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Rambo's Dislocated Hip Joint

Rambo’s Dislocated Hip Joint

Rambo is a 9-year-old Shepherd mix dog, owned by Barbara Clauson.  Barbara brought Rambo to Bothell Pet Hospital to see Dr. Kovar last month for non-weight bearing on his right, hind leg.  He was outside chasing squirrels (no he did not catch any) and when he finished the chase...

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When Dogs Eat Rat Poison

When Dogs Eat Rat Poison

One of the most frequently reported illnesses in our canine and feline patients is vomiting accompanied by lethargy, and the list of possible causes is endless.  Max, a two-year-old Sheltie, presented to Bothell Pet Hospital with just that – inappetance, a couple of vomiting episodes and not being himself. When...

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Willow the Cat's Feline Bladder Infection (UTI)

Willow the Cat’s Feline Bladder Infection (UTI)

It was annual exam time for Willow, a 14-year-old cat owned by Lorian and Douglas Taylor. By all outward appearances, Willow was doing well with no new concerns, other than one day of having a decreased appetite. Willow was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism during her annual blood work screening last year,...

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