Meet Lucy and her pups! Lucy is a long term patient at Alpine View Veterinary Hospital here in the Monroe / Snohomish area, and as you can see from the photographs below Lucy is an adorable and sweet little female Beagle. Lucy recently came to Alpine View for an emergency C-section. The brave girl successfully delivered two pups on her own at home with the help of her loving owners but was unable to deliver … Read More
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Western Washington Veterinary Conference
Hi, I’m Alicia Hartley, Lead LVT here at Alpine View Veterinary Hospital in the Monroe & Snohomish area. I recently attended the Western Washington Veterinary conference in Las Vegas, which is an intense 5 day veterinary conference. Veterinary professionals, veterinarians, technicians, and managers alike all attend this conference in order to ensure that we are as current and as up to date as possible on all the latest veterinary research for services, products, and medical … Read More
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ADORABLE BELLA!!!
Bella is a five year old female dachshund that actually belongs to one of our Alpine View Vet Clinic team members, Kyrsten. Bella is as sweet and playful as any dachshund out there but she takes playing, and more specifically chewing to a whole new level!! Poor Bella has had not one, but two foreign body surgeries. On both occasions the objects that Bella ingested were rubber, the first time it was a flip flop … Read More
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PROTECT YOUR DOG FROM PARASITES WITH TRIFEXIS IN THE WARM MONTHS AHEAD!
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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6 Tips for Leash Training Your Cat
The safest place for a pet cat is indoors. In fact, indoor cats have been proven to live longer, healthier lives than their outdoor counterparts. But some felines just have that overwhelming urge to explore the great outdoors. How can you indulge your kitty while making sure he or she is safe? Simple. Leash train them. It’s a challenging task, but it’s not impossible if you follow these 6 tips from your Snohomish veterinarian. Use … Read More
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Responsible Pet Ownership: Preparing for a Disaster
Nobody wants to imagine an emergency or disaster happening to them, but it’s a fact of life and something that everyone should be prepared for. This is especially important for pet owners. Do you have a specific plan in place to protect your animal companions in case of an emergency? Here are a few helpful tips from your Snohomish vet on how you can prepare to keep your pets safe in the event of a … Read More
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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Your Pets
It’s that time of year again, when we officially pack away shorts and tank tops to make room for sweaters, scarves and jackets. Did you know that as colder weather approaches, there are certain precautions you should take to ensure that your pet remains safe and healthy during the winter months? Here are some tips from your Snohomish vet to help your pet weather the winter safely. Keep Kitty Indoors – Some cats insist on … Read More