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...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Jul 23, 2023 | Pet Care, Pet Safety
1. Rodent Poison If you have a mouse in the house, and you also have a dog, you’ll want to avoid putting mouse or rat poison out. Several chemicals commonly found in rat, mouse, and mole poisons can be deadly for dogs. Poisoning can take place directly, when a dog...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Jul 17, 2023 | Pet Safety
Wireless GPS pet fences are gaining popularity, as they offer a number of advantages over traditional wire fences. You’re probably familiar with “fences” that rely on a wire buried a few inches underground around the perimeter of your property. The buried wire carries...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Jul 2, 2023 | Pet Care, Pet Safety
Can you guess which day of the year pets get lost the most? July 5. The loud booms and shrieks of fireworks (and people) scare pets and they run off and can’t find their way home. Planning ahead is the key to a more enjoyable holiday for both you and your pet. In this...
