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...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Feb 5, 2024 | Pet Care, Wellness
Our furry companions bring endless joy, unconditional love, and a healthy dose of cuddles to our lives. Unfortunately, that love often translates into overflowing treat bowls and couch potato pets. Like their human counterparts, our canine and feline friends are...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Jan 28, 2024 | Pet Care, Wellness
We usually think of diabetes as a human disease. But it’s becoming more prevalent in dogs and cats. Diabetes in Dogs Diabetes in dogs is usually classified as Type 1, where the body is not producing enough insulin, a hormone crucial to metabolism. Untreated, diabetes...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Jan 15, 2024 | Pet Care, Wellness
Glaucoma, a condition characterized by increased pressure within the eye, can silently steal the joy of sight from our furry companions. Affecting both cats and dogs, it’s a serious medical issue that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. In this article, we’ll...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Jan 7, 2024 | Wellness
It’s fun to visit a park—especially with our canine friends. We enjoy the opportunity to exercise together, and our pets also learn how to get along with people as well as other dogs in a group. Here are 10 tips and tricks to make the experience even more positive. 1....
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Nov 6, 2023 | Pet Care, Wellness
If you’ve watched the hit PBS series, All Creatures Great and Small, you’ve “met” Tricki Woo, the chubby Pekingese who belongs to the overindulgent Mrs. Pumphrey. The wealthy Mrs. Pumphrey is a soft-touch in the food department, ordering hampers of gourmet treats for...
