by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Sep 23, 2024 | Cats, Pet Safety
If you’ve ever had a fly or a moth trapped in your house, you know how much cats love to chase bugs. Perhaps you’ve even witnessed your cat eat a bug they killed. (It’s gross, we know.) Usually it’s a safe, natural instinct to indulge in, but what if...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Sep 16, 2024 | Cats, Dental Health, General Cat Care
Dental diseases are one of the most common problems we see as vets. In fact, more than half of all cats have some form of dental disease by the time they’re only four years old. Since cats can live to be twenty-four, it’s very important to keep your...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Aug 5, 2024 | Cats, Exercise, General Cat Care, Pet Care, Pet Health, Pet Wellness, Visiting The Vet
What do cats need to be happy? Cuddles? Extra brushing? Lots of catnip? Wet food all day long? It’s not always easy to understand what a cat wants, but as long as you provide the basics, your cat should be happy. Every cat needs food, exercise, and veterinary...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | May 30, 2024 | Cats, Pet Food, Pet Wellness
Are grain-free diets good for cats? Many people assume that because cats are carnivores, they should only eat meat. However, good nutrition isn’t that simple. Even though cats need to eat a lot of protein, they can’t get all the nutrients they need from...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Apr 4, 2024 | Cats, Dental Health, General Cat Care, Pet Food
Does your cat like to nibble on the lawn when you bring them outside? Do they constantly attack your houseplants? It might be that they just need a few more greens in their diet. Wheatgrass, also known as “cat grass” is a healthy way to get your cat to eat more...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Mar 4, 2024 | Cats, General Cat Care, Pet Food
Knowing how much you should feed your cat is very important for their health and wellbeing. Overfeeding can lead to obesity and a number of different health problems, but underfeeding is equally harmful for their bodies. To calculate the correct amount, you need to...
