by Club Cat | Apr 15, 2021 | animal health, Pet care, pet health, Veterinary
Have a hungry pet you just can’t say no to? Those puppy-dog eyes or soft meows causing you to treat your pet, maybe a little too much? We take a look at overindulgence and the harm it could be causing your four-legged friend. Over Indulging our Pets It’s not uncommon...
by Shana Martin | Mar 23, 2021 | Adopt don't shop, animal health, cat's teeth, Events, Pet adoption, Veterinary, Veterinary Dentist
It’s been a year since the Covid-19 lockdowns began. I am reminded of how powerful our memories can be when faced with epic tragedy or loss. Virtually every adult remembers exactly where they were when the news broke on September 11, 2001. (I was driving to my job in...
by Shana Martin | Nov 28, 2020 | animal health, Cat parents, Emergencies, Pet Boarding Customers, Pet care, pet health, Pet Parents, Veterinary
Last month, on a blustery October morning in Orange County, California, the Silverado Canyon Fire erupted quickly. Fueled by fierce Santa Ana winds, the fire spread at mach speed through the dry Southern California terrain. Almost 90,000 residents were forced to...
by Shana Martin | Jul 29, 2020 | Anecdotes, Pet care, pet health, Veterinary
Many months prior to opening Club Cat last year, I excitedly promoted on social media about my plan to open Orange County’s first luxury cat hotel. Shortly after, I received a private LinkedIn message from an elementary school mate with whom I hadn’t spoken or seen...
by Shana Martin | Apr 29, 2020 | animal health, Ethanasia, pet health, Pet Parents, Veterinary
Pet euthanasia is a topic that I really didn’t know much about until recently. My own experiences have left me desperately wishing that there could have been a “better” way to say goodbye. Saying goodbye to Bella In 2012, a few days before Christmas,...
by Shana Martin | Feb 21, 2020 | animal health, pet health, Veterinary
One of the people who helped me bring Club Cat to life is Kelly Doria, DVM, owner of All Paws House Calls, a mobile vet care that services Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. I’ve known Dr. Doria (Kelly as I call her) since I was a teenager, when her sister became one...
