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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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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Spring Allergies and Your Pet
With spring quickly approaching it’s important to remember that both our cats and our dogs are susceptible to the same airborne allergens as we are (such as pollen, grasses, mold, and trees). Unfortunately, our pets do in-fact experience some of the same symptoms that we do such as watery itchy eyes, runny nose, itchiness and skin irritation, and coughing or sneezing. More severe allergies can even create serious skin issues usually caused by secondary infections … 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