Choosing the Right Scratching Post for Your Cat

Choosing the Right Scratching Post for Your Cat

It’s no secret that cats love to scratch—furniture, curtains, and even walls—but there’s a purrfectly good reason for their propensity to shred nearby surfaces: scratching sharpens their glorious claws and helps them shed the outer sheaths, which become dull over time.  If you value your sofa, and your cat, investing in cat scratching posts that […]

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Maximizing Pet Care: Communicating with Your Veterinarian

Maximizing Pet Care: Communicating with Your Veterinarian

We believe our veterinary team and your family should partner together to make sure that your pet’s care is optimal. Taking some steps to be sure that you are communicating with your vet well is sure to help keep your pet healthier!

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November is National Pet Diabetes Month

November is National Pet Diabetes Month

One in four adult dogs and one in five adult cats have diabetes—a condition that occurs when your pet’s body can’t produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. It’s fatal if left untreated, and there’s no cure.

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Delightfully Small Dog Breeds That Are Easy to Care For

Delightfully Small Dog Breeds That Are Easy to Care For

Some dog breeds rank fairly high on the maintenance scale. Luckily, there are some amazing small dog breeds that enjoy apartment dwelling or a slower lifestyle. Depending on your lifestyle and living arrangement, a low-shedding lap dog might be just the right match for you. 

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Dog Behavior Byte: How to Stop Dog Barking

Dog Behavior Byte: How to Stop Dog Barking

It’s a fact of nature that dogs bark. Some more than others. What happens, though, when excessive barking starts to affect your relationship with your pet? Mobile Vet M.D. has the answers you need about how to stop dog barking.

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Understand and Appreciate the Wackiest Cat Behavior

Understand and Appreciate the Wackiest Cat Behavior

It’s not just the alliteration that makes the term “crazy cat” ring true. Cats are, or at least have the daily potential to be, in a word, crazy. That’s why we love them! Whether they’re climbing the curtains or waiting to ambush you when you least expect it, cats can be unpredictable and a tad […]

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No Regrets: Why Microchipping Your Pet Is So Important

No Regrets: Why Microchipping Your Pet Is So Important

No matter the situation, it’s almost always better to have something and not need it, than need something and not have it. This is particularly true in the case of microchipping your pet. The chances of ever having to rely on their chip might not be huge, but if they do get lost or separated, […]

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Maximizing Pet Care: Communicating with Your Veterinarian

Maximizing Pet Care: Communicating with Your Veterinarian

Caring for your pet is a two-way street, and when it comes to maximizing your pet care experience, Mobile Vet M.D. wants our clients to know all the tips and tricks of making the most of a vet visit. Communicating with your veterinarian doesn’t have to be hard. Read on to learn how to do […]

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Golden Years: The Best Pets for Retirees

Golden Years: The Best Pets for Retirees

Planning for retirement can include preparing for pets in your life. Once you’re free from a daily work schedule, your lifestyle and priorities may change. You may want to bring a new pet into your life. Before adopting a new pet, there are many factors to consider. At Mobile Vet M.D., Dr. Mary Kwacz wants […]

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5 Facts and Myths About Pet’s Weight

5 Facts and Myths About Pet’s Weight

Keeping your pet at a healthy weight is the cornerstone of a healthy and prolonged life. It can be easy to accidentally overfeed your pet or let them indulge in one too many treats. Since each breed has a different “healthy” weight, it can be difficult to know the sweet spot for your pet. The […]

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