by Dr. Laura Monahan | Nov 12, 2024 | General Information
This is Part 3 in our 7-part series on pet adoption Part 1: Should I Adopt a Puppy or an Adult Dog? Part 2: 4 Important Decisions to Make Before Adopting a Dog Coming Next: Part 4: 15 Tips for Socializing Your Puppy Part 5: 6 Steps to Introduce a New Dog to Your...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Apr 14, 2024 | General Information, Pet Safety
Some cats are satisfied watching the world go by as they lounge on a windowsill. But don’t be surprised if an adventurous spirit lies beneath that calm exterior. A History of Adventure Cats The spirit of the adventure cat stretches back centuries. Felis catus, the...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Jan 21, 2024 | General Information, Pet Care
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably experienced a few unexpected trips to an urgent care clinic to have your child’s aching ear or pink eye or sprained wrist treated. You may have even gone to the ER for more serious medical matters. Pets sometimes need urgent or...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Dec 31, 2023 | General Information, Pet Care, Pet Medicine, Vendors We Love
You’re probably familiar with MyChart, an online portal where you can access all your health information in one place. Did you know there’s a similar portal for pets? It’s called Petly. Petly is a private, personal health web page for your pet, giving you access to...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Apr 3, 2023 | General Information
I’ve often wondered why we prefer the pets (mixed or purebred) that we do. Unless a pet chooses us (which happens often enough), what is it that attracts someone to a pocket-sized Yorkie, a bouncy French Bulldog, or a huge, fluffy Newfoundland? Do you prefer a...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Jan 23, 2023 | General Information
Are you trying to decide which type of dog would be the best fit for your personality? With so many breeds out there, it can be hard to narrow down your options. Fortunately, you don’t have to look any further than your Enneagram personality type. Read on for nine...