Did you know that a dog’s sense of smell is on average 10,000 to 100,000 times superior to that of humans? Dogs have over 200 million scent receptors in their noses versus humans who have only 5 million. If you were to unfold and spread out the membranes from a dog’s nose, they would be larger than the dog itself.
Scientists have recently discovered that dogs can actually smell the presence of autism in children. A 2006 study found that dogs could also positively identify breast and lung cancer with 99 percent accuracy. It’s not clear whether it’s smell or some other sense that Seizure Alert dogs use to alert their humans of an oncoming epileptic seizure. Whatever the reason, we're glad our canine companions have such a keen sense of smell!

 Are itching and scratching making life miserable for your pet?  These symptoms may not be caused by fleas or ticks...but may be the cause of other skin irritations or allergies.  We can help your suffering pet. Ask us about your pets condition at your next appointment with us.

Edmonds Veterinary Hospital is proud to honor Lilly as our Pet of the Month! Lilly is a tortoise shell domestic short hair cat. She came to us with a broken leg and no one to claim her. Dr. Remick embraced her, pinned her leg and spayed her and she's been a resident ever since. Her 2 favorite past times are to sit at the windows in the morning and watch the squirrels and knock all her toys under cabinet to see who will retrieve them this time! We appreciate Lilly and the joy she brings to us at Edmonds Veterinary Hospital!

Senior Pets

As the weather turns colder, we need to remember our senior pets. Cold weather can affect bad joints and cause arthritic flare ups. Even a quick trip to the bathroom could cause some injury if they have to go down some icy stairs. Please be mindful of your senior pet during this season.

Top Ten Dog Names of 2010

According to pet insurance company VPI, the nation's most popular top ten dog names are as follows:

1. Bella

2. Bailey
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3. Max

4. Lucy

5. Molly

6. Buddy

7. Maggie

8. Daisy

9. Charlie

10. Sophie

Is your pet starting to get a little grey around the muzzle? As your pet ages, it is important to maintain optimum health for their quality of life. Senior pets need more extensive risk assessment visitations. Teeth should be brushed daily, exercise routines are important and remember obesity is the number one health problem in older dogs. With routine blood and urine analysis and more frequent risk assessment exams, your pet will live a long and healthy life.