This month serves as a reminder to all our medical family to watch for both natural and processed pet toxins, especially as we prepare for spring cleaning and as plants start to poke their way through the soil. Toxicities in animals can be scary and fatal if not caught early so we want you to be in the know about what could be harmful for your pet.… Read More
After a wet and cold winter, Seattle spring is starting out warm as we head toward summer. We need to make sure we are taking the appropriate precautions for our furry family members.
Watch out for torrid concrete on their paws as well as bringing plenty of water with you. Water is key on any occasion out with your pup but especially when it is warm out and they are doing any strenuous activity.… Read More
As veterinarians professionals, we understand that most four-legged family members do not like coming to the vet.
“Here is the scary reality of our profession: Despite our best efforts, 37 percent of dog owners and 58 percent of cat owners say their pets hate going to the veterinarian, according to the 2014 Bayer Veterinary Healthcare Usage Study.
In addition, 26 percent of dog owners and 38 percent of cat owners report that just thinking about going to the vet is stressful.… Read More
“Did you realize a 12 pound Yorkie is the same as an average female weighing 218 pounds and a 14 pound cat is equivalent to a 237 pound man? Did you consider that a 90 pound female Labrador retriever is equal to a 186 pound 5’ 4” female or 217 pound 5’ 9” male or a fluffy feline that weighs 15 pounds (DSH) is equal to a 218 pound 5’ 4” female or 254 pound 5’ 9” male?”
Use these weight equivalent charts to determine how much your pet weighs compared to an average adult human male or female (click on breed/gender to view the charts).… Read More
September is Animal Pain Awareness month; it can be hard to tell if your animal is in pain when they can’t tell you in words. They can also be very stoic and not always show us right away if something is wrong.
The theme “The Most Common Signs of Pain in Your Pet” helps us to understand that while we are different species, we ALL process and feel pain similarly.… Read More
To all dog lovers! July has been a big month for our furry friends, including National Lost Pet Prevention Month and National Mutt Day!
There are so many wonderful mixed breed dogs out there looking for their forever homes. We should all be aware of how many of our country’s animals end up in shelters as well how to prevent it from happening to our pets at home.… Read More
by Alexandra Lynn
The Seahawks 12th Man has conquered records for the loudest crowd cheers at any sporting event and have registered as seismic activity, but we’ve got something to learn from the portion of the 12th Man that is made up of pets.
Since last Sunday, the city of Seattle has become quiet.… Read More
We are proud to announce the release of our newly redesigned website. It has been crafted to allow easy access to what you, as a member of our medical family, need to know, but also builds upon technology capable of addressing future needs.
Immediately you will notice streamlined menus, simple navigation and access to the information you need, any time of day.… Read More
