Renton Veterinary Hospital Blog

Essential Tips for New Pet Adopters: Celebrate Shelter Pet Month This December As December brings holiday cheer, it also marks Shelter Pet Month—a time to celebrate and encourage pet adoption. If you're considering welcoming a furry friend into your home this winter,...

Senior Pet Emergencies: Know the Warning Signs As our pets age, their needs change, and they may become more prone to health issues. For senior pets, knowing when to seek urgent or emergency care is vital to ensuring they live long, healthy lives. In this post, we’ll...

Why Preventive Health Screenings Are Essential for Senior Pets As our beloved pets age, their health needs evolve, making preventive health screenings more crucial than ever. Senior pets, generally those over seven, are more susceptible to various health issues, and...

Is My Pet in Pain? Recognizing the Signs and Taking Action As pet owners, one of our greatest concerns is ensuring our furry friends are happy and healthy. Recognizing signs of pain in pets can sometimes be challenging, as they can't communicate in words like we do....

Ensuring Your Pet's Wellness: The Crucial Role of Preventative Lab Work When it comes to our pets, we often focus on the visible aspects of their health—ensuring they eat the right food, get plenty of exercise, and receive regular check-ups. However, one crucial...

Do Pets Get Allergies? True or False? True! Did you know that pets can suffer from allergies just like humans? However, unlike humans who show symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes, pets usually exhibit allergic reactions through their skin. This can lead...

Why Cats Seldom Get Lyme Disease: A Closer Look As a pet owner, you might wonder why cats, unlike dogs and humans, rarely contract Lyme disease. This tick-borne illness, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, can be serious for many animals, but cats are...

Navigating Life After a Lyme Disease Diagnosis for Your Dog Learning that your dog has been diagnosed with Lyme disease can be worrisome. As a caring pet owner, you likely have many questions about what this means for your dog's health and how you can best support...

Unseen Dangers: The Importance of Fecal Exams in Pet Health As a responsible pet owner, you're familiar with the routine visits to the vet for your furry friend's annual check-up. Among the various health assessments, one crucial test often overlooked is the fecal...

How to Tell if Your Pet is Drinking Enough Water   Making sure your pet stays hydrated is essential for their health and happiness. But how can you tell if they're getting enough water? Here are some signs to look out for:   Keep an Eye on Water Consumption:...