Animal House Calls Mobile Veterinary Clinic

Charlie is one of our patients with minor problems, none serious. This week, we visited many cats, more than usual. Charlie has a problem seen more commonly in dogs. Charlie has anal gland impaction. He has a slight weight issue and has trouble properly cleaning himself. I realize this is

Moochie is one of the new finds at PALS. Peabody Animal Life Savers usually rescues a bundle of new felines every week. This week, on our visit, we examined a group of new cats. I thought that Moochie was a real find. Moochie is doing well in this new environment.

Can you find a suitable cat at a cat shelter? Well, I would say it all depends on your preferences. As you can see, this week during our examinations of the new kittens at Peabody Animal Life Savers shelter …..look who we found. This feline and her sibling are Siamese

Nutmeg has some embarrassing issues. She has an anal gland abscess. I realize this is not a dinner time topic. In dogs and sometimes cats, it is however,a very common problem. Nutmeg is a senior citizen and a friendly Chihuahua, but we needed to empty her anal glands and treat her

This fella below could end up like the fella to the left. But the central question is : do you think he’s cute? This is a real issue in pet care. Fat cats and dogs often look adorable. Nevertheless, ignore their cuteness and feed them gradually less. Sometimes a consultation

Engine is under our care for a few days while her owner is away. We have had this elder feline on our blog before She has a history of sinusitis. The current antibiotic is reasonably effective. Engine has had a nasal culture to determine a specific medication that will help

Gadoo has increased respiration. With a cat with what we refer to as dyspnea, an x ray and often a cardiac echocardiogram are important to reach a diagnosis. As for all medical cases, Veterinarians build a medical data base, starting with basic chemistry blood work, a urinalysis and x rays

Benji is almost finished with his scheduled vaccines.Between 8 and 20 weeks of age, most puppies require a series of vaccinations.In another couple of weeks, benji is all done. This scheduled vaccination series is an important milestone in pet health. By protecting a young kitten or puppy with vaccines, we

Toby has seasonal allergies. Ear itchiness and paw licking are symptoms of allergy. Let’s face the facts….most vets aren’t always lucky enough to treat all happy and friendly pets. But Toby is one cool dude.     The medical issue today is skin allergy. Strangely, Toby also has some hoarseness

Pearl has some fleas. I know, with frontline and all those other great pesticide breakthroughs…..how can this be? Well, remember you have to treat the environment as well. Summer is almost over. Fleas know that. Actually I do not believe they know much of anything, but they do seek warm