Happier at Home Mobile Veterinary Hospital

09/14/2025

This week is Telehealth Awareness Week!

Many of our clients know that we do quite a bit of telehealth, also called telemedicine. While not every concern can be addressed by a telehealth consultation, Dr. Haskin can offer recommendations for many things. If your pet has an ongoing problem that is being monitored, telehealth may be utilized occasionally to avoid frequent office visits.

Telehealth can also be beneficial to our patients that experience a lot of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (FAS) during vet visits. Even though we come to your home, some pets still experience a high level of FAS. If there is something we can address with telehealth, we will definitely do so!

09/10/2025

September is "Happy Cat" Month!

Show us all of your happy kitties💖🐾

09/08/2025

Happy Iguana Awareness Day!

Did you know there are 10 species of Iguanas in the world? The most commonly known species is the Green Iguana (bottom left photo). They can live up to 20 years in captivity compared to about 8 years in the wild. Green Iguanas are native to Central and South America, but are commonly found in Florida, Texas, and Hawaii due to the pet trade.

Other species include the Lesser Iguana of Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean (bottom right photo), the Marine Iguana and Galápagos Land Iguana of the Galápagos Islands, the Fiji Crested Iguana of the South Pacific Isles of Fiji, the Campeche Spiny-tailed Iguana found in southeastern Mexico near Guatemala, the Rhinoceros Iguana of Hispaniola (top left photo), The Desert Iguana of the Sonoran and Mojave deserts (top right photo), Chuckwallas of Southwestern U.S. and Northern Mexico, and the Utila Spiny-tailed Iguana of Honduras which is critically endangered.

What is your favorite type of Iguana?

09/04/2025

Happy National Wildlife Day!

We have a special place in our hearts for wildlife. In years past, we cared for many different species of wildlife. Dr. Haskin has treated and saved hundreds of turtles making it possible to release them back to their homes. While we no longer care for wildlife like we used to, we still love them very much.

If you see wildlife out and about in their natural habitat, it's best to leave them alone and respect their space. Any injured wildlife should be handled with care and transported to a Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator if it is safe to do so. We do not recommend handling any rabies-vector species or adult deer. You can also reach out to the Department of Natural Resources or Animal Control for direction and assistance.

09/01/2025

Hello H@H Family!

September is National Pet Insurance Awareness Month🩺

We get asked frequently, "What is the best pet insurance?" and that is a really hard question to answer. Pet health insurance is very different than human health insurance in that the veterinary hospitals don't submit the claims, that's up to you as the pet owner. Each company offers many different policies and few cover wellness care. Typically, the insurance company asks for a copy of the receipt and the doctor's notes for the visit to complete the claim and reimburse you.

The most popular companies that our clients are using are Lemonade, Pet's Best, Healthy Paws, Pumpkin, Trupanion, Fetch and Embrace. We haven't heard or seen that one is better than the other. You just have to see what type and level of coverage you're looking for.

We hope this helps answer some of the common questions!🐾

08/26/2025

Hello H@H Family!

The hospital will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. We will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, September 2nd.

In case of a medical emergency, please reach out to your local ER for assistance:

Animal Emergency Hospital (Bel Air, MD): 410-420-7297
Mason Dixon Animal Emergency Hospital (Shrewsbury, PA): 717-432-6030 *sees some exotics - call first*
Pet+ER (Hunt Valley, MD): 410-252-8387
Pinnacle Veterinary Specialists (Glen Mills, PA): 610-477-8797
Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services (Fairfax, VA): 703-281-3750
Veterinary Emergency Group (Pikesville, MD): 410-793-4910 *sees some exotics - call first*

Have a great holiday weekend!
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08/26/2025

UPDATE: Everything seems to be fixed and working as it should. Thank you for bearing with us!

If you have been trying to reach us via email and haven’t received a response, please bear with us. If you have an urgent question or concern, please give us a call or send us a text at (443) 966-4558 and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We hope to have this resolved quickly!

Thank you for your patience!
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07/25/2025

On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the Harford County Health Department received confirmation from the Maryland Department of Health that a stray cat found in the Havre de Grace area of Harford County, tested positive for the rabies virus.

Although this stray cat was found near the 4300 block of Rock Run Road in Susquehanna State Park, Havre de Grace, Maryland, it may have exposed other persons and pets in the surrounding area.
Witnessing a stray cat is not cause for alarm, but if you or your pets have had physical contact with a stray cat near Susquehanna State Park between June 30, 2025 and July 22, 2025, please contact the Harford County Health Department at 410-877-2300 for follow-up.

This office would like to remind the citizens of Harford County of the following ways to protect themselves and their pets:
1) Always keep pets leashed when out for walks and closely monitored in your backyard.
2) All cats, dogs and ferrets should remain up to date on their rabies vaccinations through their vet office or local rabies vaccination clinic.
3) Cover trash cans and do not leave pet food outside.
4) Avoid feeding, petting, or interacting with wildlife in any way.
5) Notify Harford County Animal Control at 410-638-3505 if you observe a stray animal showing abnormal behaviors such as excessive affection, aggression, lethargy or disorientation.

07/04/2025

On Thursday, July 3, 2025, the Harford County Health Department received confirmation from the Maryland Department of Health that a stray cat found in the Havre de Grace area of Harford County, tested positive for the rabies virus.

Although this cat was found off of Level Road near Bulle Rock Parkway, it may have exposed other persons and pets in the surrounding area. The cat was a small, brown tabby with a wound to its front left paw. Witnessing a stray cat is not cause for alarm, but if you or your pets have had physical contact with a stray cat, please contact the Harford County Health Department at 410-877-2300 for follow up.

This office would like to remind the citizens of Harford County of the following ways to protect themselves and their pets:

1) Always keep pets leashed when out for walks and closely monitored in your backyard.
2) All cats, dogs and ferrets should remain up to date on their rabies vaccinations through their vet office or local rabies vaccination clinic.
3) Cover trash cans and do not leave pet food outside.
4) Avoid feeding, petting, or interacting with wildlife in any way.
5) Notify Harford County Animal Control at 410-638-3505 if you observe a stray animal showing abnormal behaviors such as excessive affection, aggression, lethargy or disorientation.

06/30/2025

Sharing this post from our friends at Mason Dixon Animal Emergency Hospital💜

Please, please keep your pets indoors with access to fresh water and A/C. With temperatures in the upper 90s, it’s very dangerous for them to be outside for an extended period of time.

💔 We need to share this.

🚨 We’ve lost four patients in four days to heatstroke.

☀️ Please don’t let this happen to your pet. Make sure they have cool spaces, fresh water, and only exercise early morning or late evening.

📞 If you're unsure whether your pet is showing signs of heatstroke, call us immediately at 717-432-6030. Every minute matters.

📸 Post a pic of your pet staying cool—let’s spread smart, heat-safe habits together.

06/21/2025

Yet another Rabies positive animal within Harford County!! Please make sure your pets are up to date on their vaccine and are always supervised outside. Rabies is a fatal disease and can be transmitted to humans. Be safe!💜

On Friday, June 20, 2025, the Harford County Health Department received confirmation from the Maryland Department of Health that a raccoon found in the Pylesville area of Harford County, tested positive for the rabies virus.

Although this raccoon was found in the 5000 block of Rocks Road, it may have exposed other persons and pets in the surrounding area. Witnessing a raccoon is not cause for alarm, but if you or your pets have had physical contact with a raccoon, please contact the Harford County Health Department at 410-877-2300 for follow up.

This office would like to remind the citizens of Harford County of the following ways to protect themselves and their pets:
1) Always keep pets leashed when out for walks and closely monitored in your backyard.
2) All cats, dogs and ferrets should remain up to date on their rabies vaccinations through their vet office or local rabies vaccination clinic.
3) Cover trash cans and do not leave pet food outside.
4) Avoid feeding, petting, or interacting with wildlife in any way.
5) Notify Harford County Animal Control at 410-638-3505 if you observe a stray animal showing abnormal behaviors such as excessive affection, aggression, lethargy or disorientation.

06/12/2025