Animal Health
Frequently asked questions about excess growth hormone (acromegaly) in a cat
Transsphenoidal hypophysectomy (pituitary gland removal) for a pituitary tumor causing excess growth hormone production (acromegaly) in a cat.
Tips for keeping your pet’s pearly whites healthy
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Frequently asked questions about Cushing’s disease in a dog
Transsphenoidal hypophysectomy surgery (pituitary gland removal) for a pituitary tumor causing Cushing’s disease in a dog.
It’s up to owners to help pets maintain a healthy weight
With nearly 60% of dogs and cats obese, a small animal veterinarian speaks on this important topic.
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Protect livestock, pets during summer heat wave
Water is crucial to helping animals stay cool, and owners should provide a continuous supply of cool, clean water. This is particularly important for animals that are lactating or pregnant.
Steps to ease a panicked pet on Independence Day
This July 4, there are a few things owners can do to alleviate their animal’s stress. It starts with being ready well in advance of the holiday — and the loud booms — arrive.
Keep your pets safe in the summer heat
When temperatures elevate the conditions can become dangerous for our pets.
WSU experts recommend steps to avoid spread of avian influenza
Several cases of the H5N1 avian influenza virus in birds have been confirmed in Washington state, and animal disease experts at WSU are asking the public to take measures to avoid its spread.
Ticks
In the Pacific Northwest, ticks are most prevalent during the spring and summer.