The staff and veterinarians here at Alpine View Veterinary Hospital in Monroe recommend and use Trifexis on our own dogs! Its important to note that parasites can be picked up virtually anywhere your dog goes. Parasites pose a threat to your dog’s health and even your own, as some intestinal parasites are in fact zoonotic (meaning-contagious to humans, specially children). Protecting your dog with Trifexis is easy. It’s a beef flavored tablet that you simply … Read More
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POISONOUS PLANTS AND OUR PETS!
We all know that spring and summer here in the Pacific NW is beautiful and the weather has been just right to get outside and start working in our yards and gardens! Before you do however, please review the list below of the 10 most toxic plants to pets and for your pets safety please be sure to steer clear of those when choosing how to decorate your yard! Especially if your pet likes to get … Read More
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Rabies vaccine is now REQUIRED by law in WA State!!!
We have been asked by the State of Washington DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH to notify all of our clients of the recent changes to the state Rabies rule. This rule requires that all cats, dogs, and ferrets in WA get vaccinated against Rabies and then are re-vaccinated regularly according to vaccine manufactures recommendations. The Rabies vaccine should be given to all puppies and kittens at 16 weeks of age, then boostered again at a 1yr, then … Read More
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Dog or Cat – Which is Right for You? A Helpful Comparison
Some people just know, without question, whether they are a “dog person” or a “cat person”. Others find choosing a species of animal for a pet much more challenging. If you’re on the fence about whether you should adopt a dog or a cat to become the newest member of your family, here is a helpful comparison from your Snohomish veterinarian to help you decide. The Truth About Cats Cats tend to be a little … Read More