Our Blog | Englishtown Vet MD Fat Cat Facts: What You Need to Know About Overweight Cats Even though the site of a portly cat might make us say “aww,” obesity in pets takes a serious toll on their health and longevity. You may like to think your cat is just a little fluffy, but there are repercussions to cats carrying too much weight that you need to know about. Since obesity […] Read More Is Your Cat Shedding Right Now? If you are one of the 40 million cat owners in the U.S., you probably have cat hair on you right this very minute (cue the lint roller!). It’s not their fault that they shed their coats a couple of times a year. In fact, it’s something we can celebrate. Cat shedding is a normal, […] Read More Room For Improvement: A Dog That Pees When Excited It’s not the end of the world, but it can be inconvenient or embarrassing when a dog pees where they shouldn’t. Spontaneous urination is a common occurrence in younger or newly adopted dogs. While it’s usually just a sign that they need more training, a dog that pees when excited needs patience and support. Read More How to Be Absolutely, Paws-itively Sure You Have a Happy Cat There’s a lot to consider when it comes to your cat’s health. Of course, you’ll want to be sure they’re eating the right food for their age and lifestyle, exercising every day, and standing up to year round parasites. But to truly address feline wellness, it’s crucial to look at the entire animal. In other […] Read More Reverse Sneezing and Other Things That Go Honk in the Night Dogs can make some pretty crazy noises. While you may be used to your Bulldog’s snorts or your lazy Labrador’s sleepy snores, some doggy noises happen when something is amiss. It can be hard to know when to worry, but that’s where your professionals at Mobile Vet M.D. come in. Be it reverse sneezing, goose […] Read More The Importance of Understanding Destructive Cat Behavior Cats can be mysterious creatures, but if we’re really paying attention their communications are loud and clear. Take scratching, for example. Instead of trying to get your goat, cats are merely answering to a feline instinct to stretch, mark their territory, and liberate the dried up outer sheaths of their claws. Cats aren’t trying to […] Read More It’s About Time! DIY Pet Treats For All Seasons The simple act of treating a pet to something tasty feels good. We have the power to satisfy them and we are rewarded with their gratitude. Until, that is, they beg and plead for more. While it’s critical not to over-indulge pets, treating them to something yummy can become part of the daily routine (especially […] Read More Nutritious or Nonsense: The Facts About Fad Diets for Dogs If you peruse the pet food aisle at your favored pet supply store, you may notice that there are a multitude of brands and diets that claim to be the healthiest diet around. But are they any better than a standard commercial diet for your dog? Our pets are of great importance to us and, […] Read More Lights, Camera, Action! How to Entertain Your Indoor Cat Cats can sometimes come off like they’re a little… unimpressed? Indeed, just try to capture your cat’s attention with a string or piece of yarn, only to be greeted with a ‘meh’. While your cat may temporarily convince you that your efforts are nothing short of miraculous, they’ll eventually yawn and simply strut away. In […] Read More The Groove That Soothes: Music Therapy for Pets Music has long been known to affect our emotions. Whether we need energizing and happy sounds or soothing and relaxing ones, music has the power to change how we feel, emotionally and physically. This is also true for our cat and dog friends. Pets with separation anxiety and phobia, as well as those with behavior […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
