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Appointments Available during the COVID 19 outbreak

In an effort to assist in the care of your loved ones and continue to create the safest environment for both our treatment team and you we would like to update you with the latest information from All Creatures.

We are continuing in the treatment of all urgent medical issues for your pets.

Protecting you and your loved ones from the Covid 19 virus

Prescription Policy

In our continuing effort to make it easier for your pet(s) to receive refills

of medications (and decrease waiting times at pick-up).
We ask that you allow 24-48 hours to complete requests.

Think before you buy that Bunny, Chick or Duckling!

Written by: Dr. Irene Choi

Every March, after observing endless signs of clover and green in stores we are bombarded by advertising that features cute little bunnies and chicks toting the values and joys of Easter & Spring. Often people are tempted to purchase a small bunny, chick, or duckling for a small child for the Easter Holiday and we would like to provide you with information that will help you decide if a bunny, chick, or duckling is the right pet for your family.

Springtime Wildlife in Washington State

fawn Western Washington has a population explosion of wildlife babies born every spring usually beginning in April and lasting until the end of June.

We all love to watch the new baby birds leaving their nests for the first time; baby bunnies, raccoons, squirrels, or opossums exploring away from their mothers and especially the beautiful fawns we see sometimes standing or lying on the sides of the road.

Unlike humans, wildlife mothers leave their nests for several hours at a time. There are usually two reasons for this. The first is to search for food and the second is to teach their babies survival instincts.

The Holidays Are Upon Us!

It’s that time of year, the weather is changing, decorations are going up, and there are a lot of holiday gatherings. It’s important to think of your pet during this season and not forget to take extra precautions during all the hustle and bustle. Here are some things to consider for your pet:

Decorations

Holiday decorations are beautiful to look at but some of them pose a potential risk to your pets. Ingestion of glass, metal, ribbons, and tinsel can cause some serious complications. Many decorations also have small pieces to them that can be swallowed.

Tinsel can act like a knife in the digestive tract
Many decorative items can cause blockages
Artificial snow contains a chemical that can be harmful if inhaled or ingested
Unattended candles can be knocked over by tails and start fires

Holiday Plants

Many common holiday plants are toxic. Common reactions to plant toxins can be vomiting, diarrhea, serious kidney damage, or even death.

Lillies are the most toxic of the seasonal plants. Be sure to keep plants out of reach or out of the home.

February is Dental Health Month!

Oral Hygiene

Your pet's dental health is a part of his/her healthy foundation. Gingivitis and periodontal disease are a reality for your pet as much as they are for you!
Periodontal disease doesn't just affect your pets teeth, gums and the deterioration of the jaw bone, it impacts their entire general health.
The bacteria that is present with dental disease circulates through the blood stream and can cause damage to the heart, kidneys and liver.

Steps to a Healthy, Happy Bird

Feeding Your Bird

A proper diet must include a variety of sources for carbohydrates, fats and protein. Since seed diets are too high in fats and phosphorus and also deficient in vitamin A and calcium we recommend that commercial pellets diets become at least 60-70% of daily intake. The remaining 30-40% of diet should be fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains without added salt or fat. Nuts and seeds should be offered sparingly as special treats. Never feed your bird chocolate, coffee, or avocados. Often, even if provided a wide variety of foods, birds will be picky and tend to eat just a few of the items presented.

Truffles or Toxicity?

By Irene Choi, DVM

Here in the Puget Sound Region there are plenty of forests with thick layers of built-up decaying debris and in our climate of almost constant moisture in the spring and fall mushrooms can proliferate. Some mushrooms are a delicacy such as Truffles and Chanterelles and many people seek them out in the woods, however others can be poisonous. These poisonous mushrooms can appear in your yard growing below piles of leaves or under bushes where you won’t see them readily. There are many types of mushrooms and they can cause different types of symptoms that can start appearing within 30 minutes of ingestion up to 3-4 hours after ingestion. The most severe mushroom toxicity can cause liver, kidney, and heart disease and lead to death. Less severe mushroom poisonings can cause neurological symptoms such as seizures, tremors, hallucinations. Many toxic mushrooms can cause hypersalivation (drooling), miosis (pinpoint pupils), bradycardia (decreased heart rates), lacrimation (excessive tearing), vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and respiratory distress.

Marijuana Toxicity

Marjuana Dangers for your pets

By: Irene S. Choi, DVM

There has been a lot of talk about Marijuana recently with the passage of new laws allowing recreational marijuana use. Unfortunately, there hasn’t been as much discussion about the dangers of pets ingesting marijuana.

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