by Dr. Laura Monahan | May 16, 2021 | Pet Insurance, Pet Safety, Wellness
Giardia is a microscopic, contagious parasite common in the Pacific Northwest. It causes the gastrointestinal illness known as giardiasis. Giardia is found in contaminated water (such as puddles), soil, and food that has been contaminated with feces (poop) from...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Apr 5, 2021 | Pet Medicine, Pet Safety
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...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Nov 2, 2020 | Pet Safety
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...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Aug 24, 2020 | Pet Safety, Wellness
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...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Jul 13, 2020 | Pet Care, Pet Safety
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...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Jul 2, 2020 | Pet Safety
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...
