by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Dec 30, 2025 | Cats
Have you ever caught your cat sneaking outside to nibble on grass and wondered what the appeal is? To us, eating grass or chomping on houseplants is strange, but for cats it’s actually very normal behavior. There are actually a few reasons behind this quirky habit,...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Aug 4, 2025 | Cats, Fun
August 8th is International Cat Day—a global celebration of everything we love about our feline companions. Whether your cat is a snuggly lap-warmer, a fearless hunter, or a dignified window observer, they deserve a little extra love. Here are a few fun ways to...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Jul 25, 2025 | Cats, Dogs
Getting older always comes with changes—for all of us, including our pets. As your dog or cat enters their senior years, you might notice them slowing down, napping more, or needing a little extra help getting around. Whether you’ve just adopted a senior pet or...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | May 30, 2025 | Cats
Carbs are a hot topic—even in the pet food aisle. If you’ve seen labels like grain-free, low-carb, or ancestral diet, you might be wondering: do cats actually need carbohydrates? Could eating carbs be bad for my cat’s health? Here’s what you should know before you...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Apr 15, 2025 | Cats, General Cat Care, Pet Food
While it might seem natural to pour them a saucer of milk, all cats are lactose intolerant, and most cats are actually allergic to milk. If you rescue or foster a litter of kittens, you need to be very careful about what you feed them. Kittens less than six weeks old...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Apr 7, 2025 | Cats, Emergencies, Pet Safety
Celebrating spring holidays like Easter and Mother’s Day often includes buying flowers. But did you know that some of the most popular spring flowers are poisonous to cats? Daffodils and Easter lilies are highly toxic to cats, and they could even be deadly. So...
