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...
by Shana Martin | Jan 25, 2020 | animal health, brush your pet's teeth, cat's teeth, pet dentist, pet health, pet's teeth, Veterinary, Veterinary Dentist, veterinary dentist
If you haven’t, you’re not alone. I am also guilty of neglecting my cat’s teeth. However, I recently learned that February is National Pet Dental Health Month. And I bet after you read this post you will buy a toothbrush so you can start brushing your...
by Pamela Knudsen | Nov 3, 2019 | Behavior, Veterinary
“I didn’t know dogs and cats could get colds…” said a co-worker to me the other day in response to my comment about Lexington having a bad snotty nose. Yes, indeed, cats get colds as evidenced by Lexington’s snot-crusted right nostril and cheek, and runny right...
by Shana Martin | Aug 26, 2019 | Veterinary
Customer service for pet care at its best Picture this: it’s Friday afternoon. You’ve had a very long work week. You’re exhausted. And all you can think of is going home to your family and relaxing. On March 1, 2019, that was Bonnie Gracia, owner of...
