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Allaying Fears About Your Dog or Cat's Anesthesia

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 โ€œgoing under.โ€ While there are potential risks, current advances in technology and knowledge enable us to provide a safer anesthetic experience. In...

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The Fat Cat - Overweight Felines and What You Can Do

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.ย So is your cat overweight? Can you feel his ribs easily? Does...

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Tips for Hiking with Your Dog

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...

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All About Fleas - Part 2 of 2

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...

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Doggone Itch

That Doggone Itch!

By Naomi Keiper DVM

One of the more common reasons for dogs to visit the veterinarian is itchy skin. Pruritus (itch) can be a frustrating condition for both owners and veterinarians due its many complex underlying causes and the challenges in achieving adequate control in some dogs.

Every patient presenting for itch...

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A Case of Xylitol Poisoning in a Dog

A Case of Xylitol Poisoning in a Dog

Did You Know Xylitol Can Have Serious and Fatal Effects in Dogs?

by Dr. Lesley Kovar

Kaiya is a 2 year old Husky who, a couple of weeks ago, ate protein bars baked by her owner. Several hours later, she started vomiting and having diarrhea. Many of us have...

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