Common Poisonings
Our drastic jump from summer to winter weather encourages me to write once again about common problem we see around this season’s holidays, pets eating stuff they shouldn’t and getting sick. Of course, when you think of Halloween, chocolate is first to come to mind and it continues to make the ASPCA’s list of top […]
Pet Obesity
Everyone knows that increasing trends in obesity in humans is a serious concern in today’s society. It should be no surprise that pet obesity is also on the rise and just as concerning to those of us in the pet care industry. A 2012 survey by the American Veterinary Medical Association reported that 53% of […]
Common Cat Toxins
Cats have always been popular companion pets, and according to the American Pet Products Association’s 2013-14 National Pet Owners Survey 45.3 million homes have a cat as pets and the total number of pet cats owned in the U.S. is 95.6 million. I guess cats are like potato chips, you can’t have just one! Last […]
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, […]