Three Common Questions (and Answers!) About Mobile Vets

If you have an animal, you’ve probably been to the vet before, and we’re sure that your experience, even if it was good, wasn’t as convenient as it could’ve been. Here at Creature Comfort, we aim to take away the stresses and inconveniences that come with visiting the vet by bringing the vet to you!

Odds are that you’ve never used a mobile vet service like us before, so we’re using this month’s blog to discuss three common questions (with answers) about mobile vets and how they’re a better fit if you don’t want to deal with a vet visit.

1.    Can a Mobile Vet Cover the Needs of Your Pet?

Here’s a question you should always consider before calling upon us here at creature comforts, because there are limitations on what services we can perform in your home. To put it simply mobile vets like us can provide comprehensive, on-the-go medical, dental, and wellness care for pets directly at the owner's home, eliminating the need for stressful car rides or waiting rooms.  

So, before calling, make sure that what you need fits into one of these so we can actually provide valuable service to you:

• Preventative care and wellness in the form of annual exams, vaccinations, puppy/kitten packages, senior pet checkups.
• Diagnostics: Blood collection, fecal parasite testing, urinalysis, ear/skin cytology.
• Medical care: allergy consultations, pain management, treatment for illness.
• Dentistry: Dental cleaning, cleaning check-ups, and tooth extractions

2.    How Long Does a Mobile Vet Service Take?

A typical mobile veterinary appointment lasts between 30 and 60 minutes. This duration can vary based on the specific needs of the pet, with routine wellness checks generally taking about 30 minutes, while sick visits or consultations for new problems often extend to a full hour. 

3.    How Will My Pet Be Calmer During the Procedure?

Pets stay calm during mobile vet appointments by remaining in their familiar home environment, which eliminates the anxiety-inducing car rides, strange smells, and noisy waiting rooms of a clinic. The one-on-one, unhurried attention allows for a personalized, low-stress experience where pets can stay on their favorite blanket or beside their owners.

If you’re curious about more of our mobile vet services/practices, or want to set up a mobile vet appointment in Kalamazoo, please contact us today!