Parasite Control
Spring is on its way and as the weather teases us with a few nice days, everyone is anxious to get out and enjoy the sunny days. In preparation for the warmer weather, I wanted to add a few things to your list to do for your pets. Of course, first thing on the list […]
Feline Kidney Disease
Each season I try to remember to warn pet owners about risks associated with the season. Easter Lilies are one of the biggest risks associated with spring time. I know how lovely the plants are and after a long, grey winter season, it is nice to have some flowers in the house, but if you […]
Vomiting Cats
This month I’m continuing with my focus on our feline companions. I’m guessing that most of you, along with me, missed celebrating Hairball Awareness Day on April 25. However, I’m sure many cat owners are all too often “aware” of hairballs. One of the most memorable emergency calls I can remember is when a client […]
Veterinary Occupations
Every year I participate in the “Get Real” day at Tahoma High School. I am lucky to have a career I continue to enjoy even after over 25 years of being a veterinarian and I enjoy sharing information about the field of veterinary medicine. I also loved my college years and it’s exciting to be […]
Fleamaggedon
I have to say, I love how the news always comes up with catchy terms to indicate how terrible something is going to be. Remember the Carmageddon 2014 referring to the traffic problems expected with the recent I-90 shut down, that never happened? How about snowpocalypse 2008? Let’s talk about Fleamageddon 2014! Well, I’m not […]
In The News, Marijuana And Foreign Bodies
This month there are a few topics I wanted to cover, all related to the things I found on my meandering on the internet, social media, veterinary websites and even televised news. One topic that always draws interest in veterinary medicine is what our pets will eat. A veterinary magazine has a contest every year […]
Salmon Poisoning And Giardia
It’s in the water! Fall is my favorite time of year, I think there is no better place to live in the world than the Pacific Northwest. The days are still sunny and warm, but there is a refreshing briskness to the air. When I drove past the Cedar River this weekend, the A-frame signs, […]
Rodent Poison Options
It’s getting cold outside and everyone is starting to spend more time inside. Unfortunately this includes rodents. At my house, the barn becomes a warm place for the local rats and mice to hide. However, my barn cat, Buster, is ever vigilant and has no intention of letting these uninvited guests stay in his barn. […]
Holiday Potpourri
During the holiday season I thought I’d cover a few topics. As we celebrate with family and friends, we need to remember our pets’ safety during this season. I hate to hear people say, “There goes the Christmas money” when they are paying the bill for their pet’s preventable medical problem. My goal is to […]
50 Years, Then And Now
2015 marks the 50th year that Wilderness Animal Hospital has been in business. Before writing the article, I wanted to confirm my information was correct, so I consulted with two long-term Maple Valley residents, and both confirmed that Wilderness Animal Hospital (formerly Lake Wilderness Veterinary Clinic and Wilderness Veterinary Clinic) did exist in 1965. Just for […]