All mammals, including bats and humans, can contract rabies through a bite or contact with saliva from a rabies-infected animal (alive or dead). Unfortunately, bat bites in humans can be tiny and often go undetected. Bat Facts According to the Washington State...
Most pets enjoy coming to see us. However, your furbaby may have a different opinion on the subject (we understand and don’t take it personally). You may want to consider a veterinary house call – a blend of our commitment to exceptional veterinary care and...
High blood pressure, or hypertension, may be easily overlooked in pets and people because it’s often clinically silent. Left untreated, however, it can cause serious health problems and death. Symptoms High blood pressure predominantly affects the eyes, kidneys, heart...
Pet parents often want to know more about their pets’ illness or condition before taking them to their veterinarian and will spend time researching symptoms online. Veterinarians are learning to adjust to two important changes produced by our clients’ increased thirst...
Most dogs love to ride along in the car, and it’s usually fun to take them along – except when they’re miserable from motion or “car” sickness. A medication called Cerenia is proving beneficial for dogs with motion sickness. What causes motion sickness? The cause of...
“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 their breath,...
