The results of stress on immunity can be significant. How many ways do you experience stress everyday? Stress is a major contributing factor to illness. When you – or your animal – are stressed, the body excretes hormones that down-regulate your immune system. This can easily be seen when a simply blood test called a […]
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Digital radiology service
The wave of the future is now here: digital radiology service. Mobile Veterinary Service is pleased to announce the addition of portable digital radiology service for our clients. How it works: In the past if you wanted to take a radiograph (commonly called an x-ray) it required several things: A large immovable machine A darkroom […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]