by Dr. Laura Monahan | Oct 29, 2023 | Pet Care, Wellness
Have you enjoyed one of those gigantic Costco pumpkin pies? Or perhaps you prefer to whip up a homemade pumpkin pie. But did you know that pumpkin can be good for your dog? (Not pumpkin pie, but pureed pumpkin). Health benefits of pumpkin Pureed pumpkin is low in fat...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Jul 9, 2023 | Pet Care, Wellness
Indoor cats crave adventure. That’s because cats are not far from their wild ancestors who spent their days and nights hunting for food, defending their territories (typically up to 10 acres, much larger than our homes and apartments), and caring for young....
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 | Apr 9, 2023 | Pet Care, Wellness
By Bubba the Cat Public Relations Officer We’ve had a run of “blocked” cats recently, so I wanted to tell you more about it so you can save my kitty colleagues—and your wallet—a great deal of pain. Urinary blockages occur almost exclusively male cats when a plug of...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Mar 12, 2023 | Wellness
ACL – three little letters that can make even a 350-pound linebacker tremble. The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is one of two essential stabilizing ligaments that cross over one another inside the knee joint. Instability in the knee causes pain and leads to...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Mar 5, 2023 | Pet Care, Wellness
Like us, cats drink water because they’re thirsty. One of the most important things to consider when caring for your kitty is her water consumption. Depending on the breed, the amount of water a cat needs can vary greatly. On average, cats drink between 10-30 ml per...
