No Mixed Messages: Essential Dog Training Commands

No Mixed Messages: Essential Dog Training Commands

It’s well known that canine obedience training helps dogs and their people understand each other. When dogs know what’s expected of them, their eager-to-please approach goes into overdrive. In this way, dog training contributes to their overall happiness and well-being. However, when dogs demonstrate mastery over even the most basic commands, their owners can have […]

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Small Dog Aggressive Traits You Shouldn’t See

Small Dog Aggressive Traits You Shouldn’t See

It’s not a “Napoleon complex,” and small dogs aren’t destined to a life of yapping, nipping, or growling. You shouldn’t have to live with a little tyrant either! The Mobile Vet M.D. team knows no dog is born aggressive, which means all aggression is learned. In small breeds, it is often learned via scary experiences […]

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Is Your Cat Shedding Right Now?

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, […]

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How to Be Absolutely, Paws-itively Sure You Have a Happy Cat

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 […]

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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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Move Over, Rover: The Dynamic Between Cats and People Is Here to Stay

Move Over, Rover: The Dynamic Between Cats and People Is Here to Stay

For cat owners, few relationships surpass the comfort and affection shared between them and their feline friends. Indeed, a large percentage of cat owners would much rather stay at home with their furry buddies than spend time at family gatherings or public events.  That’s not to say the stereotype about “cat people” is entirely true […]

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The Definitive Guide to Using Essential Oils Around Pets

The Definitive Guide to Using Essential Oils Around Pets

There’s no question that plants impact our lives. Whether we eat them, grow them on windowsills, or offer them as gifts, plants and people are closely entwined. But unfortunately, plants and pets don’t always mix. This is true for the flowering plants in garden beds, or blooms that fill bouquets, but it’s equally important to […]

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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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A Fun Guide To Choosing The Right Dog Breed

A Fun Guide To Choosing The Right Dog Breed

You’ve done your research, talked with your family, and have decided to adopt a new dog. Congrats! Now the fun begins! Choosing the right dog breed for you is the next step… But where to begin?  Dogs were bred for special abilities and to perform specific work, and each breed reflects this. Given this, it […]

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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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