Antibiotics: A tool that must be used carefully
When the first antibiotic was discovered in the mid-twentieth century, it created a medical revolution in human and animal health care. Suddenly, once life-threatening diseases were curable. Over the years,…
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Insurance is Vital for Your Pet’s Veterinary Care
If something unexpected happens to your pet, are you prepared to pay for the cost of veterinary services out of pocket? If you don’t have money set aside in an…
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It Pays to Spay…and Neuter!
Spaying or neutering is one of the best things you can do for your pet’s health. At Vet Mobile Plus, we will discuss our specific recommendations for your pet. In…
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Arthritis in Dogs and Cats: What You Need to Know
A common thing we hear in the clinic is “my pet is getting old.” Often, as pets age, they get less active, and we assume it's because they are getting…
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Why Wellness Exams Are Important for Your Pet
Have you ever wondered why we ask you to bring your pet for a wellness exam at least once a year? It’s not just because we enjoy seeing you and…
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Pet Dental Health: Dogs and Cats Need Dental Care Too!
This February, celebrate National Pet Dental Health Month with Mobile Plus Vet Clinic by learning how to take care of your pet’s teeth. Dental care plays an important role in…
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Obesity: The Preventable Epidemic
Did you know that more than half of pets in Canada are overweight or obese? This is up from just over 30% in 2013! That’s not good news, because extra…
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Intestinal Parasites and Your Pet
We need to talk about worms. They aren’t a topic most people want to even think about much less talk about, but as a pet owner, you want to protect…
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Essential Facts About Your Pet’s Diet
A well-balanced, complete diet is essential throughout your dog or cat’s life. Beyond that, considering the wide range of choices available, how do you decide which pet food is best…
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Tick-Transmitted Diseases: Important Information to Protect Your Pet
Ticks pose a risk to pets and people in Montreal, and throughout Quebec. These parasites are scary because they do more than just feed on blood: they can transmit serious…
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Is your pet’s scratching driving you crazy?…Don’t blame your pet!
If your dog or cat is constantly itchy, they just might have allergies. Dogs and cats suffer from allergies just like humans do, but their symptoms tend to be different. Once…
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Are you ready to roam with Rover or fly with Fido?
You’ve arranged your time off and booked your hotel, but are you fully prepared to travel with your dog? Some vacations are well-suited to include your furry friend, but it’s important to keep…
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February is Pet Dental Health Month
Several veterinary associations sponsor Pet Dental Health Month every February to raise awareness of the importance of oral health. Good dental hygiene is just as important for pets as it…
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Indoor Activities for Your Pet
With the exception of winter sports enthusiasts, a great number of us tend to be less active in the winter compared to the summer. I, for one, am less…
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Diarrhea in dogs
What is diarrhea? Diarrhea is the passage of unformed or loose stools, usually in increased volume and/or increased frequency. Diarrhea is not a disease but rather a symptom of many different…
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Fears, Phobias and Anxiety
Fears, Phobias and Anxiety How do animals show fear? Fear is a physiological, behavioral, and emotional reaction to stimuli that an animal encounters. The physiological reaction results in an increase…
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Behavior Counseling – Behavior Consultations – Seeing a Behaviorist
Why should I take my pet for a behavior consultation? With mild or minor behavioral problems, clients are often able to correct the problem by means of reward-based training, as…
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Health Benefits of Pet Ownership
It is Animal Health Week from Oct 2nd to October 8th, 2016. The slogan to this campaign is “One Health - Animal Health + Human Health + Planet Health” and The Canadian Veterinary…
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Top Five New Year’s Resolutions
The start of a new calendar year can signal a fresh start for pets as well as people. This is a great time for making some changes that can benefit…
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Top 5 Diet Myths/Misconceptions
Lucky 1. “If your pet has a skin condition, it’s probably a food allergy” Allergy symptoms can mimic the symptoms of other skin disorders. There are a variety of factors…
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Top 5 Benefits to Vaccinating Your Pets
1. Less Concern for Outdoor Pets Outdoor pets and pets who are socialized with other animals are more susceptible to certain diseases due to contact with foreign bodily fluids. Cats…
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Top 5 Warning Signs of Dental Disease
Dr Nosotti & Lynx 1. Bad Breath Bad breath is often one of the earliest signs of dental disease. If addressed at the earlier stages, we may be able to…
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Marijuana intoxication in pets is on the rise since its legalization
True Up until recently, marijuana intoxication has seldom been fatal. Second hand smoke can be a potential issue on your pets depending on level of exposure. Deaths are more commonly…
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Compost bins can be dangerous to dogs and cats
True There are numerous reasons not to let your pets snack in the compost bin. However, the decomposing and decaying organic matter has the potential to grow the mold Penicillium crustosum which…
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Feeding pets raw meat diets poses a health risk to humans
True The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stand united in their position (based on very robust…
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The nicotine contained in e-cigarettes is more toxic to cats and dogs than regular cigarettes
True Mild to moderate exposure to nicotine can occur when dogs or cats nibble on a nicotine patch, chew on nicotine gum, consume a cigarette or eat a small amount…
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Zoonotic disease or zoonoses are terms used to describe an infection or disease that can be transmitted from an animal to a human or from a human to an animal
True There is a large number of infections that can be passed between species, however, simple hygiene and common sense will drastically reduce if not eliminate the risk of zoonotic…
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