By Dorrie Jordan, DVM Spring time is here and that means ticks are on the prowl. We have been lucky in western Washington that we have not had much to…
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By David Sauter, DVM A concise definition for Biosecurity is found in the Merck Veterinary Manual as “all procedures implemented to reduce the risk and consequences of infection with a…
By Kevin Erickson, DVM While Kulshan Veterinary Hospital is always there to treat your sick or injured pets, our ultimate goal is to ensure that your pet enjoys a long…
by Kevin Erickson, DVM Last week the FDA released an update on their investigation into over 500 cases of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. Although some dog breeds are genetically…
by Dorrie Jordan, DVM Is your cat drinking a lot more water? Are you seeing more urine in the litter box? Does your cat seem more hungry than usual and…
by Paul Magrath, DVM If you have ever owned a dog you have most likely heard about the dreaded canine parvovirus otherwise known as “Parvo”. Parvo is…
By Jake Murphy, DVM Kidding and Lambing season is almost upon us! That means many precious babies to take care of! Here are a few tips and reminders to consider,…
A recent trend has been observed in dog food diets available to the canine-owning consumer: an increase in diets containing grain-alternative carbohydrates, exotic protein sources, and other “boutique” ingredients. Advertisements…
By Holly Smith, DVM “My horse just ate and is now coughing with food coming out his nose.” This is the scenario often presented to the veterinarian on the emergency…
By Marion Fischer DVM Allergies in dogs are a very common and frustrating problem. Just like in people, dogs can be allergic to a wide variety of environmental components and…