Tips for having flea free pets By: Janet Beagley, DVM Fleas are a common problem for our furry friends. You may have an itchy, miserable pet that has scratched all the hair of its rear end, little rice grain segments found in your pet's poop (these may be tapeworms, which often result from your pet [...]

Written by: James Moore, DVM Walking along Puget Sound beaches or sitting in your boat, you may see a curious earless harbor seal face rise from the water to check you out. Harbor seals are the most abundant marine mammal along Puget Sound. Although curious, they are shy animals and prefer quiet, unpopulated areas. Seals [...]

The first in our behavior series will be a study of chest and head harnesses. To start this process you will need to know that the best thing for a well behaved pet is you. Gentle, firm, consistent training is the key to success for any pet. In order to effectively train your pet you [...]

By: Dr. Angela LehmanWhat does “zoonotic” mean? The term “zoonotic” refers to any disease that can be passed from an animal to a human. Certain parasites, bacterial infections, fungal infections, and even viral infections can be transmitted in this way. Although we share our homes, our yards, and sometimes even our beds with our beloved pets, one [...]

By: David Balderrama, DVM  Imagine for a moment that you and your pet reptile switched places for a day.  You are now a lizard (or turtle or snake) living in the world's smallest artificial rain forest (or desert perhaps).  Unfortunately, you are now "cold-blooded," meaning your body temperature now depends on your environment.  If it's freezing [...]

By: James C. Little, DVM Salmonella is rod-shaped, usually motile bacteria that is pathogenic to man and other warm-blooded animals and causes food poisoning, gastrointestinal inflammation, and diseases of the genital tract. This bacteria is extremely common in reptiles and can cause severe, life-threatening illness in both humans and reptiles. Up to 90 percent of [...]

By: Dr. Carrie LaJeunesse First and foremost, always call us with any questions or concerns. We want to be your best source for accurate and helpful information. This can include anything from what foods to feed, spaying/neutering (which we very strongly recommend!) to cat boarding facilities. If we don’t know the answer, we’ll try to find it for [...]

By: Kathryn Krueger, DVM You just obtained a new puppy from the Kitsap Humane Society, a pet store or breeder.  What vaccinations are necessary to maintain the health of the new addition to your family? Does your puppy have worms and can you get worms from him/her?   Your puppy is a baby animal whose immune system [...]