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...
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...
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....
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...
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!
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.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
