Posts in Category: Pet Health & Wellness Pet Diabetes: How You Can Help Your Pet All pets have their own behavioral characteristics, but most of the time it’s easy to tell when something is wrong. Sure, many pets will hide signs of illness from even their closest people, but with pet diabetes, keep an eye out for excessive thirst, urination, and weight loss. Pet diabetes is one of the most […] Read More Say What? All About Ear Problems in Pets One of the more common calls we receive at Mobile Pet M.D. is about ears. Most pets will experience some type of issue involving this important sensory organ in their lifetime, and if left untreated, it can be quite serious. If your pet is shaking, flapping, scratching, or whining about their ears, it is time […] Read More Senior Pet Health & The Golden Years Have you noticed a little grey on the muzzle of your fur “baby”? Aging in pets sometimes happens before we know it! And, with access to better veterinary care, our understanding of what pets need to thrive, coupled with better nutrition, pets are living longer than ever. Of course, aging comes with certain conditions and […] Read More Lumps and Bumps in Pets: What’s Normal and When to Worry Discovering a lump or bump on your pet can be extremely disconcerting. Thoughts jump to the worst – is it cancer? An infection? Some other type of pet emergency? Lumps and bumps in pets can be frightening, but the majority of these masses are benign. If you discover a lump or bump on your pet […] Read More The Importance of Indoor Cat Vaccinations and Parasite Prevention When it comes to keeping pets healthy, vaccines and parasite prevention are critical. Unfortunately, many owners of indoor-only cats are under the impression there’s no need for this type of care since their cat is “never” exposed to anything. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Cats don’t need to go outdoors to come […] Read More When Potty-Trained Pets Start Peeing Inside If your previously house trained dog or cat is suddenly peeing where they aren’t supposed to, it could be a sign of something more troubling. The team at Mobile Vet M.D. wants to take a moment to discuss house soiling in pets and what you can do to manage the issue. House Soiling in Cats […] Read More Understanding Anxiety in Pets Everyone has dealt with fear and anxiety. In small doses, these emotions can help keep us safe and protect us from danger, but when these feelings overtake our lives, it can be problematic. Unfortunately, our pets are no different. Anxiety in pets manifests differently than in humans, but the physiological effects are the same – […] Read More Should You Spay or Neuter Your Pet? If given the opportunity to ensure their pet’s lifelong health and wellness and support the welfare of other animals in need, the average pet owner would gladly jump at the chance. When you decide to spay or neuter your pet, that’s exactly what happens! These routine surgical procedures greatly reduce health problems down the road […] Read More A Year in Review: The Top 5 Mobile Vet M.D. Pet Care Blogs of 2018 The last twelve months have been very busy, and Mobile Vet M.D. is so grateful to serve a growing community of dedicated, responsible pet owners. To support you and your best friend, we publish monthly pet care blogs that aim to educate, inform, and celebrate pet owners like yourself. In other words, our blog seeks […] Read More Want to Enjoy the Season? With Holiday Pet Safety Rules, You Can! There are few things worse than wanting to have a good time, but not being able to for fear of something bad happening. When it comes to holiday pet safety, it might seem like you can’t decorate or display festive items inside the home for fear of how it might affect your pet. Sure, you […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
