Our furry companions bring endless joy, unconditional love, and a healthy dose of cuddles to our lives. Unfortunately, that love often translates into overflowing treat bowls and couch potato pets. Like their human counterparts, our canine and feline friends are...
We usually think of diabetes as a human disease. But it’s becoming more prevalent in dogs and cats. Diabetes in Dogs Diabetes in dogs is usually classified as Type 1, where the body is not producing enough insulin, a hormone crucial to metabolism. Untreated, diabetes...
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably experienced a few unexpected trips to an urgent care clinic to have your child’s aching ear or pink eye or sprained wrist treated. You may have even gone to the ER for more serious medical matters. Pets sometimes need urgent or...
Glaucoma, a condition characterized by increased pressure within the eye, can silently steal the joy of sight from our furry companions. Affecting both cats and dogs, it’s a serious medical issue that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. In this article, we’ll...
You’re probably familiar with MyChart, an online portal where you can access all your health information in one place. Did you know there’s a similar portal for pets? It’s called Petly. Petly is a private, personal health web page for your pet, giving you access to...
There are two days each year when the most U.S. pets get lost: The 4th of July and New Year’s Eve. The explosive noise and flashes of light from fireworks scare the “pants” off many dogs and cats. Of course, Seattleites don’t wait until midnight on New Year’s Eve to...
