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Avoiding Heatstroke (Hyperthermia) With Your Dog or Cat

Avoiding Heatstroke (Hyperthermia) With Your Dog or Cat

Heatstroke (also known as "hyperthermia") can be a life-threatening condition and as such, it requires immediate treatment.

. . Heatstroke occurs when a pet's body absorbs more heat than it is able to release and the pet's internal temperature increases above normal levels. A dog's normal body temperature is 101.0- 102.5 degrees...

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Pet Friendly Gardening and Landscape in Seattle

Pet Friendly Gardening and Landscape in Seattle

When Spring arrives, many of us are anxious to get outdoors and and start working hard to clean up our yards, plant gardens and create a beautiful landscape for the warmer months ahead.

By being aware of potential hazards in the outdoors we can keep our pets safe from accidental...

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Traveling with Pets

Traveling with Pets

Now that we're starting to see "sun breaks" here in the Pacific Northwest, we're starting to think about all of the places we'd like to travelโ€ฆย  Although traveling is not ideal for all petsย (some dogs and cats would much prefer you bring them a souvenir instead), planning ahead can save...

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4 Easy Steps to Home Dental Care for your Cat or Dog

4 Easy Steps to Home Dental Care for your Cat or Dog

Did you know that poor dental health in your dog or cat can lead to more serious problems, including hidden infections, diseases of the heart, liver or kidneys, and even diabetes?ย 

It all starts when bacteria from food remains in the mouth, where it forms plaque on your dog or cat's...

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Ear Infections In Dogs

Ear Infections In Dogs

Ear infections in dogs are most often due to bacteria or yeast in the ear canal.

This can be triggered by a number of things, including ear mites, hair growth in the ear canal, a foreign body, trapped water, allergies, hypothyroidismโ€”even frequent swimming or bathing can lead to infection.ย Once an...

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Understanding Arthritis in Dogs and Cats

Understanding Arthritis in Dogs and Cats

Arthritis is a medical term used for any chronic condition that causes damage to the cartilage or joints. Although cats can be affected, arthritis is most commonly found in dogsโ€”both young and old. Arthritis typicallyย appears in the stifle (knee), hip, elbow, shoulder, carpus (wrist), or hock (ankle); it can also...

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Cancer in our pets

Cancer in Our Pets

The mere mention of โ€œcancerโ€ often conjures thoughts of angst, fear, and grief. Unfortunately, at Bothell Pet Hospital, as in most veterinary clinics, we deal with cancer on a daily basis. It seems as though everyone knows someone who is fighting cancer, if not themselves; and it is...

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Hiking Safely with your Dog

Hiking Safely with your Dog

Fall is a great time for hiking in our beautiful Northwest wilderness. Many dogs enjoy hiking and backpacking along with their ownersโ€ฆ including Dr. Kovar's own Shane, pictured here. Here are the ASPCA's expert tips to ensure your dog's safety as you explore the great outdoors: Pack...

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Neurologic Diseases in Dogs and Cats

Neurologic Diseases in Dogs and Cats

โ€œNeurologic diseaseโ€ refers to disease affecting the nervous system, which is comprised of the brain, spinal cord and nerves throughout the body. Very similar to ours, a dog or catโ€™s nervous system can be affected by numerous disease processes. These processes can be traumatic, inflammatory or infectious, degenerative, neoplastic and sometimes...

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Beloved Brody

Beloved Brody

We would like to dedicate this blog post to our long time technician Rachel and her beloved dog, Brody. Brody was recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, which is heartbreaking to us all. Rachel is letting Brody live every day he has left to the fullest, and we...

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