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As a mobile veterinarian in Kalamazoo, we feel it’s our duty to help our clients and patients get through the holidays with no serious issues. This time of year can cause anxiety, upheaval, and drama as well as some danger. In this post, we will look at some things that could cause potential problems for your our your pets this holiday season. 

Getting a new puppy is definitely an exciting time, but can also be stressful especially if it’s the first time you have ever gotten a puppy. Some of the stuff on the list should be done before you get the puppy, but as we all know, time can get away from us. In this post, we will look at what to do in the first week you have your new puppy.

The holidays are for many, a time for family, food and parties, but this can also be a time of great upheaval, anxiety and drama for both ourselves and for our four legged family members.  As your friendly, neighborhood house call veterinarian, my role is to help my clients and patients navigate this time of year with as few of issues as possible.  

Most cat owners realize that oftentimes their cat is scratching objects because they are trying to sharpen or trim their claws, however, there are other reasons for feline furniture scratching, as well. Scratching can be used as a source of communications. You see, cats have scent glands on their paws, so by scratching the corner of the couch, they’re claiming that spot. If you have multiple cats, you may see the same spot claimed by multiple cats, and around it goes. For whatever reason, it has gotten into cat owners’ heads that any problem behavior can be fixed by spaying or neutering, which is not the case when it comes to scratching (although, you really should get your cats fixed for several other reasons). 

Did you know that February is National Pet Dental Health Month? That, of course, doesn’t mean you should only worry about your pet’s dental health one month out of the year, but it serves a good reminder to make sure you’re doing everything you can to keep your pets happy and healthy. Although dogs’ teeth are generally less prone to cavities and other dental issues than humans’, they still experience problems such as plaque and tartar build up and even gingivitis. In this post, we will look at how you can extend your dog’s life by taking proper care of their teeth and gums. 

As many of our Creature Comfort Veterinary House Call Services clients have probably noticed, our website has been completely redone! We wanted to have a website where we could share useful information and resources with our current and potential clients in a user-friendly way. We also came up with a new logo and branding, which we feel conveys our deep love and passion for our patients.