Portable digital radiology means that you can have the best radiology services at your convenience. Whether you have a horse, a dog, or even a goat, Mobile Veterinary Service can come to you and your animal and immediately acquire the images necessary for a prompt and accurate diagnosis. Contact us today to set up an […]
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How do I know if this is a real animal medical emergency?
Medical emergencies are those in which there is an imminent threat of loss of life. Examples include: Uncontrollable blood loss Lack, or extreme difficulty, breathing Weak or lack of pulse Collapse with lack of response that lasts for more than 2 minutes Persistent colic (equine) Production emergencies: Sudden widespread death loss, calving difficulties, milk fever/grass […]
Results of stress on immunity
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 […]
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 […]
Failure of Passive Transfer
Failure of Passive Transfer by Ben J. Character, DVM Failure of passive transfer occurs when a newborn does not receive colostrum (“first milk”) from it’s mother. The colostrum contains antibodies that protect the newborn from infection, until it’s own immune system can defend itself. Unlike humans and some other species of animals, most of […]
Cancer and Our Furry Friends
Dogs and cats are now living longer and more full lives due to advancements in health care available. Because of their longer life spans, we are encountering more and more cases of neoplastic disease, i.e., cancer. Tumors occur when the normal cells begin acting in abnormal ways. They begin multiplying uncontrollably, and will sometimes produce normal […]