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...
A pet owner called us in a panic after their dog ate a chocolate-covered gummy bear. Since the ingredients weren’t listed on the bag or on the manufacturer’s website, we couldn’t determine whether the gummy bear was sugar-free, potentially containing xylitol. Xylitol...
When we think of Lyme disease, most of us think, “East Coast problem,” right? Not so. Lyme disease, a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks, is increasing in the Western US, particularly in the Southern Cascades and along the Oregon coast. Dogs, cats, and humans...
Planning on training for the trail with your dog? Our own veterinarian, Dr. Xuân Mai Võ, is a guest panelist on Trail Runner Nation, Episode #478. Dr. Vo and ultrarunner and dog-lover, Victor Ballesteros, offer expert tips on: What breeds are the best? Where to find a...
We’re taking extra precautions to care for your pets during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing concierge curbside service. All of our regular wellness, surgical, and illness-care services are available. However, due to state requirements for social distancing, and to...
When I was 10 years old, our new kitten decided to conquer her personal Mount Everest, otherwise known as our Christmas tree. When she made it to the summit, however, our shouts of alarm caused her to unbalance the tree, which she rode to the floor in style as we ran,...
