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Tartar – A Silent But Smelly Enemy

Tartar – A Silent But Smelly Enemy by Ben J. Character, DVM What is that smell? You know the one; it comes with the sweet kiss from your favorite pooch! Chances are, that smell is coming from his or her teeth. The build-up of tartar on the teeth of our dogs and cats is a constant battle for […]

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What are Hotspots?

What are Hotspots? by Ben J. Character, DVM Hotspots are areas of severe skin infection.  Often, you will find that in the area of a hotspot, the hair is matted together. This is due to an oozing of serum from the inflamed skin.  Commonly occurring at the base of the tail, scratching and biting at […]

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Preventing tick-borne diseases

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 D/H/P […]

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