Dog of the Month, December 2019: Gracie
Gracie, an 11-year-old greyhound originally rescued by the team at Greyhound Pets Inc., is the Bothell Pet Hospital Pet of the Month.
27Dec
05May
Allaying Fears About Your Dog or Cat’s Anesthesia
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...
02Apr
Galliprant New Arthritis Medication for Dogs
Do you have a dog with arthritis? If you do, or even if you have a dog that just seems to be "slowing down," you are going to love the news we have about a new medication available! The veterinary world is very excited about a brand-new class of medication...
03Mar
Bothell Participates in Washington State University Preceptorship Program
Since 2004, Bothell Pet Hospital has been participating in a guided preceptorship program with Washington State University's School of Veterinary Medicine, in which we host 4th year veterinary students for one month, so they can get a taste for how things operate in the “real world” outside of academia. As one of only 5...
04Jan
Transporting a Cat with Minimal Stress
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...
07Dec
Cushing’s Disease – A First Hand Veterinary Perspective
Is my dog just getting old (or could there be something else going on)??? Have you noticed that your middle aged or older dog is starting to slow down? Is he lethargic, maybe panting more, getting up at night to urinate? Drinking more water, have thinning fur, and a pot belly?...
03Nov
Dr. Kovar in St. Vincent and the Grenadines with World Vets
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...
07Oct
The Fat Cat – Overweight Felines and What You Can Do
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...
23Sep
Tips for Hiking with Your Dog
Fall is a great time for hiking in our beautiful Northwest wilderness, and many dogs enjoy hiking and backpacking along with their owners. Below are the ASPCA's expert tips to ensure your dog's safety as you explore the great outdoors: Pack a Leash With so many nooks and crannies to explore on...
04Aug
All About Fleas – Part 2 of 2
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...