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Drs. Stephanie Morgan and Heather Moeser Downtown Mobile Vet – 919-917-8312 – www.downtownmobilevet.com Exercise is good for you and your pets.  However, have you ever decided to take a run mid day during the summer time?  After recently making that choice in this hot weather, I am still feeling the effects of it.  I felt dizzy, […]

Let’s face it, not everyone has a niece that is a veterinarian that you can call for advice when their pet is not acting right. Many times this happens on a weekend or during evening hours when most veterinary clinics are closed. It is a struggle to decide whether to bring your pet to the […]

I don’t know about you, but after 8 years in Minnesota, I’m done with the cold. I’m done with the chapped lips, and cracked hands, and I’m especially done with the wind that rips across you, leaving nothing but a chilled skeleton in its wake. But, God bless them, my dogs will spend any time […]

Forget About Fleas with the Right Flea Prevention for You and Your Family. These days there are a number of flea preventatives to choose from including a bath in dawn soap to kill adult to monthly topical and oral preventatives that also prevent heartworms and gastrointestinal parasites. It can be overwhelming, but to simplify how […]

What Are Allergies? Just like people, dogs can show allergic symptoms when their immune systems begin to recognize certain everyday substances—or allergens— as dangerous. Even though these allergens are common in most environments and harmless to most animals, a dog with allergies will have an extreme reaction to them. Allergens can be problematic when inhaled, […]

  Pre-Anesthetic Blood Work – This blood test evaluates your pet’s internal organ function, including the liver and kidneys, and provides your veterinarian with crucial information about how well these organs are functioning. Based on the results, your veterinarian can tailor the anesthesia protocol to ensure it’s safe for your pet. For example, if liver […]

K9 Solutions Training Tips by Sylvie Pleasant Make coming to you the most exciting thing in the world! Use lots of enthusiasm, praise, and a cheerful tone to encourage your dog to return to you. Ensure that you have your dog’s full attention before using the word “come.” Use the word “come” only once, then […]

Is the term “Holistic” just a marketing buzzword when it comes to pet food? In short, it can be. Since there is no legal definition for “Holistic,” companies are free to use the term as they see fit. To truly understand what “holistic” means for a particular product, it’s important to look beyond the label […]

Do you have problems with your dug lunging at passersby’s, dogs, squirrels, joggers, cars, or anything that moves? Here are some suggestions to help eliminate or minimize this behavior before it escalates into a major problem. Prevent your dog from having unlimited access to your entire yard where they can engage in behaviors such as […]

6 Key Signs of Dental Disease: Discoloration Bad breath/ odor Redness of gums Drooling Discomfort chewing Tooth loss Similar to your own teeth, normal eating activities will result in plaque and tartar build-up on your pet’s teeth. If left for a long period of time, tarter will continue to build-up on the surfaces of the […]

We are delighted to announce a new addition to our Pet Pantry family, Dr. Heather Moeser, MS. DVM. Doctor Moeser will be sharing her considerable experience and wisdom with us all on our new blog! The most exciting thing for us is that Dr. Moeser also has an advanced degree in pet nutrition. You will be […]

Is your four-legged companion at a healthy weight? Before we go any further, I’ll admit – my dog Piper is overweight. I’m actively working to change this, but as anyone who’s tried to shed a few pounds themselves or helped an overweight pet do the same knows, it’s no easy task. I’m certainly not alone […]