All Paws Medical & Behavioral Center

03/11/2025

I just saw this great quote that I want to share with you. It’s about dogs, but, of course, I bet the author would feel the same way about cats, too, if he knew them as I do. Pets truly are a gift. Living with and loving them can make our lives better in so many ways!

“The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and it’s in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind.” -Theadorus Gaza

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01/17/2025

This is the first time that all three of our girl doggies; Penne Pasta, Pastrami and Muchacha; joined me on our loveseat at the same time to relax, which made it a truly auspicious occasion for me. Our boy doggies were all snoozing around us.
-Dr. Mar Doering

12/23/2024

Penne Pasta Corner:

Happy Holidays everyone! This is such a busy time of year. I’ve been working very hard getting belly rubs and ear scratches. My favorite belly rubs come from Sadie. She’s worked for my Mom for almost 7 years. She’s very talented. I wanted to share her chalkboard original art. I begrudgingly let her design this even though she should have been petting me. I think my sacrifice was worth it. I hope you all have a great holiday and can eat as much as you want!

11/12/2024

Our dogs just went through one of the biggest challenges a pack of 7 anxious canines can go through, and I am so proud to say that they passed with flying colors. We just had leaf-blowing and removal day at our home and, when you live in the woods, this is a big, noisy time-consuming operation. I stayed inside with the dogs saying and immediate “stop” correcting them if they started to bark and rewarding their calmness, especially when the leaves were blowing where they could see and hear what was happening right outside the windows.

I was absolutely rewarded myself as 7 happy, calm, quiet and sweet dogs surrounded me. For me, being a “role model” for pets and helping to calm their fears is the best reward I can receive in life.

10/22/2024

Today is Subaru’s National Make a Dog’s Day to honor the Underdogs out there. This is a special day for me and Dave. Our pet family is and always has been made up of dogs and cats who some people may not have recognized as wonderful. All of them have anxiety, some of them we adopted at an older age, and some had and still have health issues. All of them have touched our hearts and made our lives better. We help them to uncover their best qualities, and they help bring us joy. We are truly blessed.
-Dr. Mar Doering

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08/29/2024

At All Paws we’re celebrating a very auspicious anniversary. I am beyond proud and thankful to tell you that Priscilla, my amazing veterinary assistant, All Paws V.I.P. and manager and my second-in-command in all things, has been working at All Paws for 20 years now.

I met Priscilla when she was very young and came in to see me with her family pets. I knew from the moment I met her tat she was great with animals. I told her I would hire her if she ever wanted a career working with pets. Thankfully for me, after graduating from college, Priscilla, who is also a talented artist, chose veterinary medicine as a career. I am beyond thankful that she did.

As every one of our clients and patients knows, Priscilla is beyond wonderful at everything she does. She is my left- and right-hand person in all things. She shares my love for pets and helps me to provide care in the most compassionate way. Together, we really can make a difference.

To say I am proud to be working with Priscilla is an understatement. I am beyond thankful that she joined All Paws 20 years ago. My life and work are better because she’s a big part of it. Congratulations, Priscilla! We all love you.

08/26/2024

Happy National Dog Day. Today, we celebrate all dogs. Give your babies a pet and a treat for us. Please share a picture of your dog below. We love to see all the beautiful dogs out there.

08/20/2024

Sadly, we had to say goodbye to our sweet and loving little cat, Lokie, on Friday night. Lokie was one of those beautiful souls who lived to make sure everyone she knew was happy. She was filled with pure love and joy for everyone in our All Paws’ family. In good times, Lokie was an amazing cheerleader for us. In sad times, she always gave me hope. I wish she could be here today to help me through this great sadness.

Lokie and her siblings; sisters Tooners and Pattie and her best friend and brother, Pokie (who passed away over a year ago and took a big piece of my heart with him) came into Dave’s and my life 12 years ago when their cat mom carried each one of her 4 feral and very scared kittens onto our property and then she disappeared. I never expected to fall in love with these frightened kittens. I was more worried about gaining their trust. Thanks to some work on my part, patience, the help of my dog pack and the beautiful spirit inside each of these kittens, I did gain their trust and I did fall in love. Lokie, Pokie, Tooners and Pattie became the great kitty loves of my life.

Lokie made a huge impact in all of the lives she touched. I miss her with all of my heart and am forever grateful for every day we shared together. Now, knowing that Lokie is with her brother, Pokie, gives me some peace and we are all beyond thankful to have Tooners and Pattie to still love and hold on to.
-Dr. Mar Doering

06/28/2024

Have a safe and happy 4th of July holiday with your pets this year and every year.

Here are some tips to help you:
1. Have a play session or a good walk earlier in the day to calm your pets and expend some of their energy. They may not sleep through the noise, but they may handle it better.
2. Since most fireworks take place around dark, feed your pets before then and be sure they have time to potty before scary noises begin.
3. Keep your pets safely indoors or attached to you with a leash if you have to go outdoors after the fireworks begin. The sudden sound of fireworks can panic pets and trigger their flight response.
4. Pets respond to their owners’ emotions. Stay calm yourself and show your pets that you’re happy and not worried about them. Reward them with praise when they are feeling calmer, too.
5. Offer your pets their favorite treats, toys and games to help provide a positive association with the noises. However, don’t be surprised if your pets won’t eat them or play with you if they’re already feeling anxious.
6. Work to muffle the sounds of the fireworks with white noise or turn on some happy, loud music or the TV.
7. If your pet has a “happy place” in the house, encourage your pets to go there, but check on them frequently and don’t allow them to feel trapped there.
-Dr. Mar Doering

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06/14/2024

Please pass this on to others. It's hot out there now and we want everyone to stay safe!
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06/04/2024

In celebration of Hug Your Cat Day, Patti wanted to hug her siblings and she started with Lokie. This very adorable hug turned into a cuddle session. The purrs could be heard from across the room.

05/10/2024

Penne Pasta Corner:

Hello my loyal fans. I have been away for a while vacationing, but I wanted to reach out to you all and wish everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. This year, for my mom, I’m going to help her out with her chores in the garden. I’m going to dig lots of holes in the yard so she can plant her flowers. Then I’m going to make sure she has LOTS of fertilizer. My siblings have already said they would help me with that. I know my mom will be very happy to have my help.

Happy Mother’s Day everyone!

03/02/2024

Penne Pasta Corner:
Tomorrow is National If Pets Had Thumbs Day. As much as I’d like to be able to tie my sibling to the ceiling fan sometimes (only kidding, Mom!), I think the one thing I like to do the most if I had thumbs was to make 100 peanut butter sandwiches. I love peanut butter sandwiches! I even dream about them sometimes and wake up with my pillow in my mouth. I like to chomp pillows, but they aren’t nearly as tasty as peanut butter sandwiches. I made a deal with my Aunt Priscilla that if I can get 30 of my followers to respond to this post with a “thumbs up”, then she will make me a peanut butter sandwich. Please help me get my sandwich! I’m already drooling over the thought.