Mokum Mobile Vet

30/08/2024

Some days you really do get to play with kittens
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14/08/2024

Please note, Mokum Mobile Vet will be taking a break on the following days:

🌻 Friday 23 August
🌳 Friday 6 Sept - Sun 15 Sept

Outside of the above holiday closures, future house calls and video calls can be scheduled during our regular business hours:

🔹 Mondays 9.00-17.30
🔹 Tuesdays 9.00-17.30
🔹 Fridays 9.00-17.30

Request a house call or video call by messaging on WhatsApp, email, or better yet, through the online request form on our website 👉 via link in the bio.

06/08/2024

Maurice hates the transport carrier✖️
Recently, he put up quite the fight 💪🩸 when his owner tried to take him to a nearby clinic for his annual vaccine.

At home, he was incredibly friendly and chill. He didn’t even notice his vaccination and was only mildly inconvenienced when we trimmed his nails.
For Maurice, liquid duck snack = distraction.

FYI, this sweet gem of a cat came from where they are currently FULL of animals at the moment. Interested in a new pet? Please check them out when looking for your new friend💚

31/07/2024

Mokum Mobile Vet is celebrating Pride this week (and all year round)! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We’re proud to be an LGBTQ+ ally and a safe space for everyone. All are welcome here! Let’s come together to celebrate love, acceptance, and happiness. Happy Pride, Amsterdam! 🌈 🐈 🫶

29/07/2024

🚨 Feline health alert! 🚨 There is an outbreak of feline parvovirus among unvaccinated stray cats in the Netherlands.

Be sure your cats (including indoor-only cats) have been recently vaccinated for the disease.

Swipe for more details 👉

26/07/2024

Today I visited three special kitties. Some might consider them “emotionally challenged” — specifically in regard to leaving the house to receive veterinary care at a clinic. Clinics here in the Netherlands might say “POV!” (pas op vingers!)
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For her last vet visit several years ago, Caramel (a senior ginger gal not pictured) required safety gloves, a protective blanket and a couple of vet assistants holding her in order to give her last vaccination. She hasn’t been back seen since. Today, with a little help of Gabapentin, we were able to do a full exam on her. At her age, she’d be almost 80 years in human years. A vet exam is very important at her age!

Next, I saw Amleto, a senior boy with chronic kidney disease. His owner describes him as a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde type of cat — super sweet at home and a totally different beast at the clinic (my old boy Murray was like this). Today I visited lovely Amleto at home on his balcony with plenty of treats in the sunshine. Absolutely no Mr Hyde today! 🙌🏽

Finally, I made a visit to Asher, a 3 year old boy from Lithuania who totally freaks out when the basket comes out for the vet clinic. We had to increase his Gabapentin a bit for this house call to be sure we could do his annual vaccination and check out how his teeth. He was slower and more tolerant of handling with the change in dosage, but that also didn’t stop him from asking for treats and down right bolting to the automatic feeder when food came out during the visit.💨😂

Do you have an “emotionally challenged” kitty? And what are the challenges you face in getting them proper vet care? Comment below ⬇️

21/06/2024

Mokum Mobile Vet will be closed on Friday 28 June.
House calls will be possible again on Monday 1 July.

Thanks for your understanding! 🐈‍⬛

07/06/2024

Here we have sweetie girl Monika all the way from Lithuania. Since adoption a few years ago, her owner has not been able to successfully bring her to a vet clinic for a health check and vaccination. Monika completely freaks out when the transport carrier comes out 😵‍💫She also really dislikes being picked up. All this makes it very, very difficult for Monika to get the vet care she needs.

Today I visited her at home and she did great! No freak outs. Before the appointment, she happily ate 1 capsule of the calming medicine gabapentin hidden in yummy tuna. During her health check she was calm and interactive, giving head bumps, enthusiastically eating liquid cat snacks, and chilling on the floor with her buddy Ginger Joe afterwards. 🐈‍⬛🐈

28/05/2024

Romeo and Coco relaxing at home immediately following their annual health check & vaccination 😎

07/05/2024

Meet senior sweeties Gigi and Coco, two kitties who responded very differently to today’s house call for their health checks and vaccinations.

🐈 Gigi, as expected, was curious and easily distracted by treats. She didn’t even respond to the vaccination! And look at that tail 😍

🐈‍⬛ Coco, also as expected, got quite nervous and tried to flee as soon as her caretaker picked her up. Because of her nervous nature, we gently placed her in the wrap to calm and contain her for the visit. After it was all done, she ran away and then quickly came back in to visit us and investigate the situation🕵️‍♀️

17/04/2024

Spring is here with its wildly variable weather ☀️🌧🌧🌤⛈💨💨💨💨☔️🌈 .... 🙏☀️

And here's Mokum Mobile Vet's new schedule! Now open for house calls and virtual consultations on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 9.00-17.30.

Please note, spring break closures will be 29 April - 3 May and 10 - 14 May.

16/04/2024

🐾 Expecting a baby and already have furry friends at home? Wondering what you can do to prepare your dog or cat for your baby’s arrival? 🍼

Starting 6 May, I will host a workshop with for parents-to-be who want to learn how to prepare their dogs & cats for their baby’s arrival.

Attendees will learn:

▪️ How to prepare their pet for baby's arrival, including proper veterinary care, adjustments to routine and environment, and promotion of safe interactions.
▪️ Basics of animal behavior and key signals of stress and anxiety in dogs and cats, including identification of positive and negative interactions with babies/children.
▪️ Tips for planning the initial introductions and promoting positive interactions.
▪️ Helpful resources for ongoing support

Space is limited so reserve your spot now!

Sign up via link in bio: https://www.thelabourdept.com/event-details/paws-pacifiers

15/04/2024

A quick selfie with handsome Thomas during his house call 🩶💚

08/04/2024

Exciting news for the spring ☀ 🌱 🐈‍⬛

Mokum Mobile Vet is now open more days of the week. You can now arrange an in-home health check for your cat on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays between 9:00-18:00.

House call requests can be made online at www.mokummobilevet.com or by simply contacting us on WhatsApp or email. Please see link in bio 🐾

02/04/2024

Cue the cat band pic of ginger brothers Vladimir and Balthazar.

The brothers recently had a general health check in the comfort of their home. Vladimir (also known as Kitty) has the white markings and is very soft so naturally he also goes by Mr Bunny.

Vladimir’s brother Balthazar is camera ready and very treat motivated. This handsome ginger goes by Kittyboi, aka Mr Kitty.

Until next time boys!
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28/03/2024

Please note our upcoming holiday hours:
🔹 Open as usual on Good Friday, 29 March
🔹 Closed on Easter Monday, 1 April.

We will be able to respond to messages and requests for house calls on Tuesday, 2 April.

Have a great holiday weekend, everyone!

26/03/2024

Cute poses from happy cats and kind words from happy clients 🫶🐾✨

19/03/2024

Meet the handsome Serge Mellow. He’s a young, male British Shorthair who needed a wellness check along with an update on his vaccinations, deworming, and nail trim.

Serge Mellow was described as a “pretty angry cat” who didn’t like to be touched by visitors (and definitely did not like going to a vet clinic to be touched). The first house call was a quick introductory visit with some treats followed by a prescription for Bonqat/pregabalin to mellow Serge Mellow a bit more. The next day he had everything done without much of a fuss. Bonqat for the win! This medicine (works like gabapentin, but is specifically made for cats) will also come in handy when his family travels with Serge Mellow this summer 😎

➡️ swipe to the end for a bonus birthday photo courtesy of his family 🎂🐈‍⬛

01/03/2024

Look at this beautiful prince of a kitten, Simba! 👑😍 He was just as sweet as he looks for his kitten health check and microchipping. Looking forward to seeing how big he ends up growing (right now 4 kg at 8,5 months).

20/02/2024

Kind words from happy clients 🫶🐾

05/02/2024

Senior gal, Goldie, prefers her treats to be hand fed upon her plush pile of pillows. 👑 🐈

04/02/2024

Super cool possibility of using AI technology to assess pain in cats!

📱 Is a smartphone app the future of feline pain assessment?
In a recent study, AI technology and the Feline Grimace Scale were used to predict facial landmark positions and pain scores of images of 3,447 cats, and demonstrated excellent accuracy when discriminating between acutely painful and non-painful cats. Developing an automated smartphone application using this technology could improve the accuracy of feline pain assessment and reduce individual bias and workload in the clinic.

Read the paper here 👉 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-49031-2

Catch primary author Paulo Steagall talking all things pain recognition, anaesthesia and analgesia at our upcoming ISFM Congress Malta (27-30 June) 👉 https://go.icatcare.org/congress2024

More about the Feline Grimace Scale 👉 https://www.felinegrimacescale.com

30/01/2024

🫶 Refer a Friend or Neighbor 🐾

If you refer a friend or neighbor as a first-time client you will receive a 25€ credit toward your next house call for veterinary services. Ask your friend or neighbor to mention your name when requesting their first appointment.

Appointment requests can be made via the website at www.mokummobilevet.com, via WhatsApp, or by email.

Reach out if you or your friend have any questions.

27/01/2024

🔹What is Feline Hyperthyroidism? It's a common condition in older cats where the thyroid glands produce too much thyroid hormone. The prognosis for cats with feline hyperthyroidism is overall good with early detection and appropriate therapy. However, in some cases, complications involving other parts of the body (e.g., heart, kidneys) may worsen the prognosis.

🔹Watch out for common symptoms including weight loss, increased appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, restlessness, vomiting, and diarrhea. Some cats also have unkempt, messy coats.

🔹What can you do? Regular vet check-ups are crucial! Sometimes weight loss is the first sign. Early detection (via a blood test) and treatment help manage the effects of the hormone on the body, improving your cat’s overall health and quality of life.

🔹Treatment options can include chronic anti-thyroid medication, special diet, surgery, or radioactive iodine therapy.

13/01/2024

Tomorrow I'm headed to Orlando, FL ☀️🌴 for the , one of the largest vet conferences in North America. Super excited to meet up with fellow mobile/house call vets as well as old friends from vet school. And not to mention all the learning! This year, I'm eyeing lectures covering feline internal medicine, dermatology, behavior, and end-of-life care. 🤓 🐾

01/01/2024

Happy New Year! What a year it has been -- and will be!

Since opening over 8 months ago in April 2023, many cats (and other creatures) throughout Amsterdam and surrounding areas have received personalized, low-stress, gentle care in the comfort and convenience of their homes.

Cats of all ages, from 1 year old to 18+ years old, have received a spectrum of care ranging from wellness exams and vaccinations to sick care for common complaints like vomiting, weight loss, and urinary issues. And on some days, Mokum Mobile Vet has helped families say goodbye to their beloved animal companions in a peaceful moment together at home. 🌈

Over the past year, I’ve felt very grateful for each invitation to bring you and your animal companions low-stress, personalized veterinary care. Thank you!

And here's to 2024! ✨🐾🥂

25/12/2023

I hope your kitties are enjoying all those cardboard boxes and wrapping paper today. Wishing you all the best this holiday season. Happy holidays everyone! ✨🎄🐈‍⬛

19/12/2023

Here is a cute and curious pair: Vasya (black & white) and Bona (grey & white). Classic: the cat you’re there to see (Bona) is the most skeptical 😅 Vasya was his typical self, climbing on my bag, my scale, my lap, ready and waiting for interaction (and treats). But of course, Bona also got rewarded with some tasty snacks during and after her sterile urine sample (cystocentesis)🎖️

15/12/2023

Meet Arturo and Olivia, two sweet and curious British shorthair senior cats. I recently saw them for a low-stress wellness check and vaccination, all done in the familiar space of their living room. 🛋

For years, Arturo has been struggling with joint pain in his rear legs. We discussed various options to help manage his pain as he ages with his previously diagnosed hip dysplasia. Today, his caretakers have reported that he comes running for his medication! 🙌

11/12/2023

During the winter holiday period, Mokum Mobile Vet will be closed for house calls from 22 Dec - 19 Jan. From 2 Jan, virtual consultations can still be scheduled in the afternoons.

If you'd like to book a house call before 22 Dec, act soon by sending a message or requesting an appointment directly on the website at www.mokummobilevet.com.

If you're interested in booking a virtual consultation, please send an email or WhatsApp message to request.

Thank you for your understanding. Happy holidays and fijne feestdagen!