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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 MRI...

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