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 21, 2024 | Pet Safety
Slow-moving, slimy slugs are everywhere this time of year. These shell-less gastropod mollusks munch on leaves, flowers, and plants, leaving behind a trail of destruction. They can also infect pets that eat them with lung worms. Danger! While slug bait seems like a...
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 | 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 | Dec 24, 2023 | Pet Care, Pet Safety
There are two days each year when the most U.S. pets get lost: The 4th of July and New Year’s Eve. The explosive noise and flashes of light from fireworks scare the “pants” off many dogs and cats. Of course, Seattleites don’t wait until midnight on New Year’s Eve to...
