Wellbeing – Dr. Pet Mom

Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – August Edition 🗞️

Greetings! Welcome to the August edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. Summer time is filled with the smell of flowers, picnics and fun times. Learn how to keep your home smelling fresh and keep your pets safe from “faux scents.” Enjoy!

Affordable Vet Care: An Affordable Alternative 😷

Veterinary care is expensive for any pet. Many pet parents have trouble paying for vet care, especially emergency vet care for their pets. Is pet insurance the answer? Are there other options to pay for costly veterinary bills?

Pet Adoptions: Kittens, Special Needs and Senior Cats Too! 🐱

The month of August seems to be a peak season for kittens. Weather permitting, kitten season can run from spring into winter. I volunteer for a local animal rescue, Bay State Animal Cooperative (BSAC). Since late July, I’ve processed adoption applications mostly for kittens. But I’m excited to share that more people are also looking for senior cats or special needs cats!

Summer Dangers for Cats: Heatstroke and Bug Bites 🌞

Summer is outdoor time for people and pets. Cats might get excited about summer. Unsure if indoor cats really feel the need to wander outdoors in the good weather (or if that’s what their pet parents think they feel.)

Either way, if you let your kitties out for some fun in the sun, be aware of those summer dangers: Bug bites, UV exposure and parasites.

10 Cat Parenting Tips: Quality of Life 🐱

Cats like their alone time. And they like to be social. Cats don’t like to be bored. Let’s face it, people still think cats are mysterious, aloof and not affectionate. People also think living with a cat is easier than living with a dog…

But cat pet parents know differently. Your cat will let you know when (and if) she wants to play, socialize or just wants her alone time. It’s about the quality of life you share with your kitty.

Silly, Catnaps and Wonder: What We Learn From Our Pets 🃏

Pet parents and animal lovers already know how much pets help our well being. As we continue to spend time indoors with our furry friends, we are reminded of other ways that our pets make us better people.

We could all use more help from our furry friends!

Celebrate “Tree Lady of Africa” on National Arbor Day 🥳

Spring time is here and finally, green is returning to Mother Earth. National Arbor Day (April 24, 2026) is a day we should celebrate every day.

Here’s the re-post of my 2019 blog about one of my fave people, Dr. Wangari Maathai, the “tree lady of Africa” and Founder of the Green Belt Movement.

Pet Bird Adoption Tips 🦜

Nature is amazing and always in control. In the midst of our changing world, I remember that there is truly much beauty in the world.

Some of nature’s most beautiful animals are birds. It may not feel like spring time right now. But birds can bring beauty, color and song into your life.

Mobile Veterinary Clinics: Pros and Cons 🚚

In 2026 in the United States alone, over 94 million pets are living in their forever homes. Worldwide, over 8.4 million cats and dogs live with their pet families. Pets need veterinary care and mobile veterinary clinics are stepping up to fill the gap.

Mobile clinics give veterinarians the benefit of running a business. And pet parents everywhere are taking notice of alternatives to the traditional veterinary clinics as the only source for pet care.

February Pet Awareness Days 🗓️

February is a month right in the heart of winter. This month we’re celebrating how to train your dog, dental health for pets, and responsible pet ownership.

The biggest highlight of the month is usually the Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show. In 2026, the 150th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show happened on February 2 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Another cool thing about the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is that each breed has an associated rescue group. Be there in person if you can, but the event will also be televised.