Sonoma County Mobile Veterinary Hospital

11/06/2021

04/08/2021

Hello!
I am reaching out to inform you that there has been an increased prevalence of respiratory infections in dogs over the past couple months. It appears that many of these dogs have been vaccinated with DHPP, Bordatella and Influenza. Some affected dogs needed intensive hospitalization, and we are seeing that they are not responding as quickly to typical antibiotic therapy. Most dogs that are affected have been to areas where dogs socialize frequently. If your dog is experiencing any respiratory symptoms, it is best to contact the veterinarian ASAP. We are also telling clients to please isolate any affected dogs from common dog areas for at least 14 days. Thank you. Stay safe and healthy.🐶❤️

08/09/2020

In these strange times, here are some strange and interesting cat behaviors explained.
Hope you are all staying well.

If you’ve ever wondered about certain, strange cat behaviors, you’ve come to the right place to learn.

12/15/2019

Hi All! I wanted to share this article on pet obesity.
Also, I want to wish everyone a very happy and healthy holiday season.
See you in the New Year!

Over half of U.S. dogs and cats are considered obese. Pet obesity can reduce life expectancy and cause arthritis, diabetes, and cancer.

08/04/2019

Can't leave this one out, informative as well.

Posts by: Dr. Ernie Ward, DVMCat Checkups & Preventive Care Nobody likes a smelly litterbox. While even the cleanest kitty condo will possess a particular perfume, how can a cat guardian separate stinky from sickly? How can you tell if your cat’s urine is normal? Normal cat urineObserving your ca...

08/04/2019

Happy Sunday! This newsletter is informative, a topic that I frequently discuss.
Thought it was a good one to post if you are interested.

This routine dog testing is very simple and can reveal so much. Find out why veterinarians ask for stool samples so often.

07/31/2019

Hi All! There has been a lot of talk in the past few weeks regarding the risk of grain free pet foods. I wanted to help shed some light to the many questions about what veterinarians find important when recommending the best food for our animal companions. I recommend reading 3 articles from a board certified veterinary nutritionist. These are some of the best articles I have found to help navigate through the specifics of what is important when deciding on pet foods.
You can find these articles at www.petfoodology.org
Please refer to:
It's Not Just Grain Free: An Update on Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy
A Broken Heart: Risk of heart disease in boutique or grain-free diets and exotic ingredients
Questions You Should Be Asking About Your Pet Food
Thanks!

07/28/2019

04/20/2019

TGIF! Last patient of the day. Yoda for some acupuncture. I think he liked it, lol.

11/29/2018

Puppies and rainbows today. I’ll take it!

11/16/2018

Saw the cutest German Shepard puppy today! Had to share. She’s happy about her ears almost both up, and impressive.

10/06/2018

Adorable cat, I hope she finds a good home.

09/04/2018

Hi all! I hope everyone is having a great Labor Day holiday. I like to share newsletters from time to time. This is a good one.
Wishing everyone a good "Indian Summer" with a little more warm weather for outdoor fun with family and pets.

As vacations and summer travel come to an end, so do a lot of outdoor activities like going to the beach or lake with your dog. But with cooler weather comes new activities to enjoy with your best friend like hiking, hunting and biking. Learn how to protect your dog from mosquitoes and fleas and tic...

08/14/2018

Another work day in West County.

06/03/2018

Hi all, I hope you are enjoying this great warm weather! I wanted to share a post about kidney disease information. This is one of the most common issues we see with elderly patients, especially cats. This looked like a good article to read if interested. Stay cool :)

What is creatinine, and why do veterinarians test for it?

01/04/2018

February is National Pet Dental month. Here is a good one to remind us of the importance of good dental health, even for our pets. Receive a 10% discount off of dental procedures during the entire month of February!

Ten compelling questions and answers that will make you re-think dental health.

01/04/2018

Happy New Year! So glad to say 2018 is finally here. I think we can all relate to wanting to feel refreshed.
I like to share newsletters from time to time. Here are a couple good ones. I like the advise to give your pet a hug every day :)
Wishing everyone a healthy and happy 2018.

It’s easy to forget the pet dangers that lurk during the holiday season.

10/20/2017

The staff at Sonoma County Mobile Vet is finally taking a sigh of relief now that a bit of rain is here. It has been a very tough couple of weeks as we all feel the pain and suffering in our county. I want to give a big thanks to all of the First Responders, Fire Fighters, and all of those veterinary volounteers, especially the good work of the Sonoma Humane Society. Reuniting pets with thier families gives us hope and motivation to truly stay Sonoma Strong. Many of our clients and patients have suffered devastation due to the fires. Please feel free to continue to reach out to us for help. We are here for you anytime! We are all in this together.
The first picture is of the Redwood Christian Alliance here in Occidental where the firefiighters were able to come for rest. Our hearts go out to them! The other picture is of Izzy the dog who is my wonderful patient who braved the fires at her home, and made it out without any injuries. Brave Izzy!
Join us at the West County Rising benefit at Negri's Restaurant in Occidental. This will be a spaghetti dinner, dance and silent auction to raise money for the families affected by the fires. It will be Friday November 10th at 5:30pm.
Lots of love to you all.