The Importance of Understanding Destructive Cat Behavior

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 […]

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Lights, Camera, Action! How to Entertain Your Indoor Cat

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 […]

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The Groove That Soothes: Music Therapy for Pets

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 […]

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Keeping Dogs Busy Isn’t Always Easy, But It Can Be Super Fun

Keeping Dogs Busy Isn’t Always Easy, But It Can Be Super Fun

Anyone who has ever had the privilege of living with dogs knows that they can be a little… much. They are so energetic, demanding of your time and attention, and sometimes their incorrigible antics leave you shaking your head. They can be dirty, smelly, and seemingly at odds with household rules, but you know what? […]

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Understanding Feline Behavior: 4 Things You Do That Your Cat Dislikes 

Understanding Feline Behavior: 4 Things You Do That Your Cat Dislikes 

Whether you’re reflecting on relationships between people or animals, The Beatles may have said it best with their song “All You Need Is Love.”  It’s true that love plays a gigantic role in cat ownership, but a lasting connection must also include Aretha Franklin’s most famous song: “R-E-S-P-E-C-T”. You might think that you’re covering all […]

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Drawing a Line in the Sand: Solving Litter Box Problems

Drawing a Line in the Sand: Solving Litter Box Problems

Not all cat owners enjoy scooping out the litter box, but this daily chore sure beats cleaning up messes made outside the box! Beyond the associated frustration, it can be maddening to get to the bottom of litter box problems. Why does this behavior seem to pop up overnight, and what can be done to […]

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When Potty-Trained Pets Start Peeing Inside

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 […]

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Understanding Anxiety in Pets

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 – […]

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