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Hot Spots in Dogs
Hot Spots (known in the veterinary world as “Acute Moist Dermatitis”) are a common skin disorder in dogs. Hot spots can appear suddenly and become red, moist, irritated lesions in a very short period of time. The lesions are often … Continue reading
Posted in Dog / Canine Health
Tagged acute moist dermatitis, bothell, canine, dog, hot spots, kenmore, lake forest park, veterinarian, veterinary, woodinville
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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 travel… Although traveling is not ideal for all pets (some dogs and cats would much prefer … Continue reading
Posted in Cat / Feline Health, Dog / Canine Health
Tagged bothell, canine, cat, cat friendly, dog, dog friendly, feline, kenmore, lake forest park, pet sitter, pet travel, pet vacation, veterinarian, veterinary, woodinville
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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, … Continue reading
Posted in Dog / Canine Health
Tagged bothell, canine, dog, ear infection, ear mites, kenmore, lake forest park, veterinarian, veterinary, woodinville
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Cancer in Our Pets
The mere mention of “cancer” 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 … Continue reading
Posted in Cat / Feline Health, Dog / Canine Health
Tagged bothell, cancer, canine, cat, dog, feline, hemangiosarcoma, kenmore, lake forest park, lymphoma, osteosarcoma, tumor, veterinarian, veterinary, woodinville
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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 owners… including Dr. Kovar’s own Shane, pictured here. Here are the ASPCA‘s expert tips to ensure your dog’s safety … Continue reading
Posted in Dog / Canine Health
Tagged canine, dog, hike, hiking, kenmore, lake forest park, northwest, outdoors, veterinarian, veterinary, wilderness, woodinville
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Neurologic Diseases in Dogs and Cats
“Neurologic disease” 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 cat’s nervous system can be affected by numerous disease processes. These … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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Tagged bothell, brain tumor, canine, dog, kenmore, lake forest park, neurologic disorder, veterinarian, veterinary, woodinville
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Pet Allergies
This month’s topic is allergies. So many of our patients are affected that it was hard to select just one “case of the month.” The most common types we see here are atopy (inhalant allergies), food, and flea. The diagnosis … Continue reading
Posted in Cat / Feline Health, Dog / Canine Health
Tagged allergic, allergies, bothell, canine, cat, dog, dog food allergy, feline, itching, kenmore, lake forest park, skin rash, sneezing, veterinarian, veterinary, woodinville
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Safety Tips for Your Dog or Cat on July 4
The upcoming 4th of July holiday is one that most of us humans love, but it can be terrifying for most dogs and cats. The noise from fireworks can cause pets anxiety and fear, and many pets will bolt at … Continue reading
Posted in Cat / Feline Health, Dog / Canine Health
Tagged bothell, canine, cat, dog, feline, fireworks, July 4, kenmore, lake forest park, veterinarian, veterinary, woodinville
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Dogs and Heat Stroke
Ever wonder what it feels like for a dog helplessly trapped in a hot car? Watch this brief video by Veterinarian Ernie Ward to get an idea: Within just 30 minutes, even with the windows cracked, the temperature inside the … Continue reading
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Tagged bothell, canine, cat, dog, feline, heat stroke, heatstroke, hot car, kenmore, lake forest park, veterinarian, veterinary, woodinville
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