Tick season is in full swing and there is no way to know by looking (or even microscopic evaluation) which tick might be a carrier of disease for your pet or not. The most commonly seen infections that ticks can give your pet include Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Lyme’s disease. Less common […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gentling a Puppy
Gentling a Puppy by Ben J. Character, DVM Unless you teach puppies good manners early on, they can develop bad habits that often result in euthanasia. Gentling is a basic tool that teaches puppies to be gentle, and accept positive leadership. For this exercise, the puppy should be 6 to 14 weeks old. Handling: Gently […]
New Puppy and Kitten Well-Care
New Puppy and Kitten Well-Care by Ben J. Character, DVM Is there the pitter-patter of FOUR little feet in your home? If so, congratulations on your new puppy or kitten! Each will have a variety of different needs to be addressed as they grow over the next year. It is important to get your […]