by Dr. Laura Monahan | Nov 12, 2023 | Pet Care, Pet Safety
We’d prefer your cats are curled up at your feet on a cold winter night, but not all cats want to or are able to live indoors. Here are some creative ideas for keeping outdoor cats (owned and feral) cozy in winter. Outdoor Housing Outdoor cats appreciate a warm...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Oct 22, 2023 | Pet Care, Pet Safety
Halloween is one of the most poisonous holidays for dogs. We humans leave bags and bowls of chocolate candy out, and our curious pups discover it and gorge. The darker and less sweet the chocolate, the more dangerous it is. So be extra careful to store unsweetened...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Oct 15, 2023 | Pet Safety
Halloween can be a scary – and dangerous – day for cats. You’ll want to take extra precautions to keep your feline friend safe around costumed trick-or-treaters, jack-o-lanterns, and candy. If you have a black cat, be especially vigilant; black cats are more likely to...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Sep 24, 2023 | Pet Care, Pet Safety
With the return of wet weather in the fall, the risk of leptospirosis increases for our dog patients. What is leptospirosis? Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted between animals and humans. This bacterial disease can affect dogs, humans,...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Sep 11, 2023 | Pet Safety
Fall and early winter are prime time for spiders searching for warmer breeding grounds, and your home will do quite nicely for the randy hobo spider. Chances are, right now a male hobo spider is singing his own version of Barry White’s “Let’s Get in On” while making...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Aug 6, 2023 | Pet Medicine, Pet Safety
More than an itchy nuisance, fleas and ticks are blood-sucking, disease-spreading pests that can cause a variety of problems for cats and dogs. Fleas can cause skin irritation, anemia, and allergic reactions, while ticks can transmit serious diseases such as Lyme...
