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...
by Pamela Knudsen | Aug 4, 2019 | Behavior, Veterinary
Lexington’s two front legs make a languid stretch out from under his chest; first the left, then the right with his big paws leading the way. He props himself up into a sphinx-like position, yawning as he awakes from napping on the porch. He looks at me, blinks, and...
