by Dr. Laura Monahan | Apr 28, 2024 | Pet Care, Pet Safety
Traveling with your pet can be a blast. But before you hit the road, rails, sea, or sky, there are some important health regulations to consider. Most destinations, both domestic and international, require a travel health certificate for pets. This document, known as...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Apr 7, 2024 | Pet Care
By Hannah Feinsilber Intern at Atlantic Veterinary Hospital It’s not a surprise that some dogs and cats dislike vet visits. The different sounds and smells, as well as getting poked and prodded, can upset their routine of playing, sleeping, and eating. Our Pets Are...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Mar 24, 2024 | Pet Care, Pet Safety
You’ve heard the phrase, “curiosity killed the cat.” That can be true when it comes to accidental poisoning caused when curious kitties get into stuff you typically have around the house, such as laundry detergent, soda pop, or cut flowers. While some household items...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Mar 11, 2024 | Pet Care, Pet Safety
We’ve all experienced accidents. Injuries. Sudden illness. Poisoning. Natural disasters. These things happen to our pets, too, so it’s important to have both human and pet-specific first-aid supplies on hand. We recommend putting together two pet first-aid kits – one...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Feb 25, 2024 | Pet Care
Many work-from-home pet parents tell us they’re happier, less stressed, and are getting more exercise because of the constant company of their pet. An added benefit of being around our pets all day is that we’re noticing potential symptoms of illness or injury at...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Feb 11, 2024 | Pet Care, Product Information, Wellness
With recreational marijuana legal in Washington State, we are seeing a significant increase in the number of questions from pet parents about its uses in veterinary medicine. As most people know, marijuana has two main active components: THC and CBD. THC – Toxic to...
