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Check out the latest educational articles and tips from the Atlantic Veterinary Hospital team.
How the Solar Eclipse May Affect Your Pet
The Great American Eclipse is August 21, 2017. During the total solar eclipse, the moon will pass between the sun and Earth and block the sun entirely. In the Puget Sound region, we'll see it as a partial solar eclipse, beginning at 9:08 a.m. and ending...
A Day in the Life of Bogey, a Typical Older Dog
The sun has been shining through the blinds for at least an hour now and the family has been busy getting ready for work and school. Bogey’s hips are sore from sleeping in one position all night and he knows getting up will be difficult, but Nature’s...
What In The World Is Going On In Veterinary Care?
Every year, despite our efforts to remain as affordable as possible, costs for providing outstanding veterinary care increase. Pharmaceutical companies, pet food companies, and reference laboratories annually mark up their prices 8% or more (even during...
Be Prepared for Pet Medical Emergencies – Is Pet Insurance Right for You?
We’re all familiar with the mess going on in human health insurance. Even before the arguments for and against the Affordable Care Act, health insurance for humans was a hot topic, rife with accusations of care being over-priced, inefficient, and...
Keeping Cats Safe Outdoors
By Bubba the CatPublic Relations Officer Allowing us cats to roam outdoors is a decision that requires careful consideration. There are camps on both sides of the issue, passionate about their opinions regarding whether we cats should to be allowed to...
February is National Pet Dental Health Month!
“Pets Need Dental Care Too” is a theme that has gained momentum over the past two decades as we’ve recognized that our furry family members need the same kind of attention to their dental health we do to ours. Benefits of Oral Health Besides improving...
Dog Flu Outbreak in Seattle: Call Us Today to Schedule a Vaccination
You may have heard about the recent outbreak in the Seattle area of a new type of “dog flu” affecting pets across the country. This highly contagious and potentially very serious respiratory infection is caused by canine influenza virus H3N2. Chances...
Please Excuse our “Dust” as We Go Greener!
In our continued efforts to improve our abilities to care for the needs of you and your pet, we are in the process of “going greener.” Starting in early November, we’ll begin our transition to electronic medical records and digital X-ray radiography, a...
A Match Made in Heaven… Again
Three weeks ago Saturday I received a frantic call at 6 a.m. from my sister-in-law in Massachusetts. Early morning phone calls are never good news. As I picked up the receiver, a flush of dread washed over me. My SIL was so choked with emotion, it took...
Join Us at the Furry 5K This Sunday
This Sunday, June 10, marks the 13th Annual Furry 5k, a popular local event that’s an important fundraiser for the Seattle Animal Shelter. Held at nearby Seward Park, participants can walk or run (with or without their dogs) the 3-mile loop around the...
Create a Disaster Preparedness Plan for Your Pets
One year ago today a catastrophic tornado struck Joplin, Missouri, severely damaging or destroying a large number of homes, leaving pet owners and pets with no place to stay. Animal control officers were overwhelmed with more than 1,300 pets requiring...
Chocolate Poisoning Requires Immediate Attention
Easter morning was a bit of disaster at my house. Jester, our black lab mix, helped himself to two 16-ounce milk chocolate bunnies from stocked baskets the Easter Bunny had mistakenly left on the couch, within easy reach of a dog nose. Fortunately,...