by Dr. Laura Monahan | May 1, 2023 | Pet Safety, Wellness
By Laura Christianson Guest Writer During the water aerobics class I attend, most people wear fitness trackers. We have a friendly competition going to see who can burn the most calories during class. Fitness trackers are all the rage, not only for humans, but also...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Mar 26, 2023 | Pet Safety
“Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey,” was a cute Disney movie about three lost pets traveling across country and arriving home. Sadly, that’s not reality. Losing your pet can be a traumatic and sometimes tragic event. Even if your pet wears a collar and ID...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Mar 19, 2023 | Pet Care, Pet Safety
Sixty-three percent of Americans have a feline friend, canine companion, or other type of pet, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. When disaster strikes, pets are often lost or have no place to stay if owners must move to a shelter or a temporary...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Feb 26, 2023 | Pet Care, Pet Safety, Wellness
“Hey Doc, when can I run with my puppy?” Veterinarians get this question a lot. The answer: It depends. While vets are huge fans of regular exercise for dogs’ emotional and physical health, we recommend holding off running with a dog until its musculoskeletal system...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Jan 16, 2023 | Pet Medicine, Pet Safety
One of my neighbors was going for a walk last week when a large, scruffy, very pregnant dog came out of nowhere and bit her leg. She reported the incident to Animal Control and warned her neighbors, who compared notes to see if they could determine where the dog...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Jan 8, 2023 | Pet Medicine, Pet Safety
When your dog is feeling uncomfortable and is obviously in pain, it’s tempting to give her an over-the-counter human medication. But instead of helping her feel better, human meds can cause a great deal of harm to your pup, and may even result in a fatal reaction....
