Hip dysplasia—two words no dog owner wants to hear. Unfortunately, hip dysplasia is commonly associated with large- and giant-breed dogs. Therefore, we offer facts about this painful condition so you can brush up on your hip dysplasia knowledge and help your canine companion make the most of a less-than-ideal situation. #1: Hip dysplasia in dogs [...]

Pets provide an excellent learning opportunity for children and can serve as companions, friends, and confidants. They teach children important life lessons, including responsibility, respect for living things, relationship development, love, and loss. However, pets can also harm children if they are not properly acclimated to one another. Preparing and training your pets, educating your [...]

If you plan to celebrate July Fourth with your PAW-triotic pet, remember that this holiday can be stressful for your furry friend. However, you don’t have to cancel your backyard barbeque and hole up with your pooch under the couch. With a little preparation, you can both enjoy a pet-safe July Fourth. To help you [...]

Stress now seems like a worldwide plague. People pack their schedules, and have less time to relax and rejuvenate, which affects their general wellbeing and can permeate their home environment. Unfortunately, their sensitive felines can pick up on their stress, in addition to their own stressors, and more than the cat’s mood is affected—stress can [...]

An estimated 1 million dogs in the United States are heartworm-positive—a staggering statistic when you consider that heartworm infection is easily prevented. The rise in heartworm cases over the years can be attributed to pet adoption efforts that spread the disease from Southern hot spots to other areas and changing weather patterns that allow mosquitoes [...]

You are likely aware that dogs commonly develop arthritis. However, the veterinary profession has only recently recognized that cats develop arthritis as often as dogs. Cats’ arthritis signs tend to be more subtle than dogs’, and recognizing the condition’s earliest signs can be challenging. Although your cat’s arthritis signs may not be obvious, the disease [...]

No owner wants to see their dog in pain, and seeing them limp can be upsetting. Dogs limp for many reasons, and —to address the problem effectively—your veterinarian must identify the cause. Our Mobile Cat & Dog Vet team understands your concern for your dog, and we answer frequently asked questions about dog limping, so [...]

Families often rely on hospice care to keep their human members comfortable and to allow a dignified passing when the time comes. Many people are surprised to learn that hospice and palliative care are also available for pets suffering from chronic, incurable, and life-limiting disease. The Mobile Cat & Dog Vet team is devoted to [...]

Is your aging pet experiencing “senior moments?” They may be suffering from cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS), a common, but little-known, degenerative brain condition that closely resembles Alzheimer’s disease. Senior pets with CDS need extra support and understanding as they cope with the progressive changes.  What is happening to my pet? CDS typically affects geriatric dogs [...]

Being a pet owner means preparing for your pet’s every life stage, including end of life decisions. Deciding to euthanize a beloved pet can be tremendously difficult, and you want to ensure you make the right decision at the right time for your pet. Our Mobile Cat and Dog Vet team wants to help by [...]