The Ugly Truth About De-Icers
Given the amount of snowfall we’ve already seen this year, it’s time to talk de-icers and the dangers they pose to your pets. Commercial de-icing products are usually full of chemicals that are harmful to animals. Your best friend could ingest them when cleaning themselves or suffer significant skin irritation and even burns. The most […]
Resolve to Have a Healthier Pet in 2020!
What contributes to a pet becoming obese? The reasons vary. Sometimes it’s as simple as a lack of exercise and too much food. Age can play a role, too. As pets get older, their energy levels drop, and that often coincides with a tendency to exercise less. And pets who’ve been spayed or neutered gain […]
Pet Safety Tips
You better watch out! There’s lots of fun to be had during the holidays, but also quite a few hazards for your pet. Here are a few safety tips to keep your pet jolly this season. Keep chocolate and sweets out of reach. The darker the chocolate, the higher the concentrations of caffeine and theobromine, two […]
What’s That Lump?
So you’re snuggled up to your furry best friend scratching the “kick button” and you feel it: a lump that wasn’t there before. It’s understandable to be concerned, because one in four dogs and one in five cats will develop cancer in their lifetime. November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, which was created by the […]
Halloween’s No Treat for Pets!
Halloween is a fun, spooky and often tasty time for us—but many treats associated with Halloween can put your pet’s health at risk. Here’s seasonal food (and drink) that you should definitely keep out of paw’s reach: Chocolate can cause upset stomachs, heart arrhythmia, panting, abnormal heart rhythm, kidney failure, seizures, and even death if large amounts are […]
The Scary Fact of Kidney Disease and Your Cat
There’s a strong possibility that your cat will eventually need treatment or management of kidney disease: it’s the #1 cause of death in cats over 10, and it’s estimated that more than half of cats over age 15 have reduced kidney function. What’s even scarier is that our feline friends rarely show any symptoms, and […]
Halloween Costume Contest
Get your furry friends and creative minds ready for our annual pet costume contest! We know your pet has been waiting a long time to get all fancied up, and we don’t want them (or you) to get impatient for those adorable outfits, so we make our contest last all month long! To enter your […]
Welcome Dr. Roth!
We have MORE exciting news… Please join us in welcoming Dr. Roth to the team! We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Sarah Roth to the experienced medical team at Juanita Bay Veterinary Hospital! Dr. Roth is a wonderful addition to our hospital, and we can’t wait for you to meet her! Originally from Dalton, […]
We’re in the Top 15% of Hospitals!
We just want to brag a little bit and mention that we have once again been accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)! After a rigorous annual review of approximately 900 quality standards including our protocols, client service, medical equipment, facility and more, we have successfully renewed our AAHA accreditation for 2019, thus demonstrating […]
Welcome Dr. Orechovesky!
We have exciting news… Please join us in welcoming Dr. Orechovesky! We are very please to welcome Dr. Shad Orechovesky to theexperienced medical team at Juanita Bay Veterinary Hospital! Dr. “O” is a wonderful addition to our hospital and we can’t wait for you to meet him! Growing up in Vermont gave Dr. Orechovesky the passion for […]
