by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Jan 19, 2024 | General Wellness, Pet Care, Pet Food
What do you think is the dirtiest item in your house? The trash can? The toilet? The door mat? It just might be your pet’s food dish. Even if you only feed your pet dry kibble, their bowl still gets dirty. The combination of saliva and food residue creates a perfect...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Nov 22, 2023 | Dogs, Pet Food
No matter how sadly and longingly they gaze at your freshly-roasted Thanksgiving turkey, think twice before you toss your pup a slice. You might think that it’s okay to share some of your Thanksgiving turkey with your dog, because it is so healthy. However, turkey...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Mar 6, 2023 | Dogs, Pet Food
A dog quickly scarfing down a bowl of food isn’t necessarily a sign of a good appetite. Eating too fast can be a symptom of serious illnesses, or lead to digestive problems and other health issues. If your dog gobbles up their kibble faster than you can say “dinner’s...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Mar 4, 2022 | Cats, General Cat Care, Pet Allergies, Pet Food, Pet Safety, Pet Wellness
Have you noticed your cat scratching or overgrooming their fur? Do they regularly throw up after eating? While these behaviors can be signs of other issues, they are often symptoms of food allergies in cats. Just like humans, cats can be allergic to certain foods....
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Jan 25, 2022 | Cats, Dogs, General Cat Care, General Dog Care, Pet Food, Pet Owners
Walking down the food aisle of any pet supply store, you will find an overwhelming number of choices available. Along with traditional dry kibble and wet canned foods, there are now options like fresh dog food and freeze-dried cat food to choose from. Clients of...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Jul 6, 2020 | Dog Health, Pet Food
You’ve just made a beautiful meal and your furry friend won’t leave you alone. You can feel their eyes on you from across the room and the temptation to give them what they want is so high. As much as they’d enjoy a bite of what’s on your plate, there are...
