At Desert Paws Mobile Veterinary Care, we understand the importance of celebrating National Dog Moms Day and encourage you to pamper your pup while ensuring their overall health and well being all year round.

Next month (May) is Lyme Disease Prevention Month, and it’s an excellent opportunity for pet owners to learn how to protect their dogs from this tick-borne illness.

March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month, which is a time for pet owners to take a closer look at the items around their homes that can be harmful to their furry friends.

Just like humans, pets can suffer from dental problems such as gum disease, tooth decay, and plaque buildup. In fact, dental disease is one of the most common problems seen in pets, with over 80% of dogs and cats over the age of three developing some form of dental disease.

With loud noise makers, startling fireworks, and toxic treats and drinks all over the place, New Year’s celebrations are not exactly pet friendly. However, if you want to include your pet in the festivities, consider the following ideas for safely celebrating the new year with your furry friends.

While you might want to include your pets in every aspect of your holiday celebrations, it’s best not to feed them foods prepared for human consumption because many foods that are safe for people are actually dangerous for pets.

November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and we’re celebrating by helping all of our senior pet owners take better care of their elderly pets. With the right care and lifestyle modifications, senior pets can enjoy good health and lots of energy well into their golden years.

It used to be common practice for doctors to make house-call appointments, visiting their patients at home. Unfortunately, modern medicine has gotten away from this tradition, preferring to have patients come to a central clinic. In veterinary medicine, however, you still have the option of choosing a mobile veterinary practice that brings your pet’s care right to your doorstep.