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All Posts in Category: Small Animal

Cat and kitten Preventative Care

Cat and kitten Preventive Care The best way to deal with a medical problem is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. The following are the recommendations of Mobile Veterinary Service for your cat and kitten preventative care : Printable PDF – Cat   Kitten needs: Initial Vaccines/De-worm 6-8 weeks 10-12 weeks 12 […]

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Dog and Puppy Preventive Care

Dog and Puppy Preventive Care The best way to deal with a medical problem is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. The following are the recommendations of Mobile Veterinary Service for your dog and puppy preventive care: Printable PDF – Dog   Puppy needs:  Initial Vaccines/De-worm 6-8 weeks 9-11 weeks 12-14 weeks […]

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IVDD: Intervertebral Disc Disease

IVDD: Intervertebral Disc Disease by Ben J. Character, DVM Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a condition that can affect any animal, but is more common in small dogs.  The major predisposing factor for IVDD is body conformation.  Small dogs with a conformation of long bodies and short legs are prone to IVDD.  IVDD is commonly […]

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Common Eye Problems

Common Eye Problems by Ben J. Character, DVM The eyes are important sensory organs of domestic animals.  There are many common problems that can effect their function. Here are a few to watch for in your furry friend:  Foreign Object in Eye: During summer and fall, seeds of many different types can become lodged under […]

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Heartworm Disease

by Ben J. Character, DVM Heartworm disease is a common cause of sickness and death for our pets.  Heartworms are a type of parasite that live in the heart and great vessels that are associated with the heart.  Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes that deposit the larvae when they feed.  These larvae then migrate to […]

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All About Mange

All About Mange by  Ben J. Character, DVM Mange is a skin disease that effects dogs and cats.  There are several types of mange. The most common types are sarcoptic (Scabies) and demodex (or “Red Mange”).  Mange infections are caused by mites that infect the skin.  It is important to know which mite is causing […]

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