Tobias Mobile Veterinary Practice

30/05/2024

A reminder from the CDC... please, do not snuggle and kiss your chickens. You know who you are. I am just warning you. 😘🐔🤦‍♀️

TUESDAY, May 28, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Backyard chickens are causing outbreaks of salmonella across the United States, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control a

15/05/2024

Again, vacation time is upon us. Does your dog need to be immunized for Canine Influenza? If you are boarding your dog or if they are traveling with you, the answer may be "Yes". The vaccine should be started at least 6 weeks before you leave.

Experts warn that now is the time to get pet dogs immunized against canine influenza.

26/04/2024

Timely article given we just had a young dog test positive for the Lyme disease organism at his first annual exam yesterday. His infection likely came with those warm days back in late-February or early March. People don't think about ticks this time of year, but this is when the nymph stage emerges. And though a nymph is the size of the head of a pin, it is as infective as an adult tick. This is why the isoxazoline class of drugs (Nexgard, Bravecto, Simparica, Credelio) are so important to use your dog, and to use them year round.

An eight-legged arachnid the size of a poppy seed can cause major problems for your pets including damage to kidneys and the nervous system.

15/04/2024

UPDATE: FOSTER FAIL. My family, the other dogs and I have decided that this little scalliway is not going anywhere. Archie is now officially part of "The Gorman Gang".

My newest foster pup is a "Jackapoo" named Archie. He is 11 weeks old, weighs less than a bag of sugar and is twice as sweet. Applications are being accepted by Phyllis.

10/04/2024

As if finding homes for 9 kittens wasn't enough, we now have a sweet little tortoiseshell mom that is about to drop 5 or 6 more! (How many baby skeletons can you count?)

05/01/2024

This has long been our observation, which is why Phyllis is happy to place an adult rescued pet in homes owned by older folks, ESPECIALLY if they live alone.

Having a pet in middle age instead of living alone may help reduce certain signs of cognitive delay, a new study found.

02/12/2023

This is why it is necessary to continue tick preventatives year round. If you would like a combination flea/tick preventative that also protects your dog from heartworms and intestinal worms, Nexgard PLUS is now available.

Being bitten by an adult tick in winter could mean you or your precious pet are at a higher risk of being infected with Lyme disease, experts say.

23/11/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from Dr. Pat, Phyllis and Phyllis' latest rescue, Pumpkin. 🦃 Pumpkin sure is thankful that she gets to hide out on the farm today!

20/11/2023

Look out, world! The dynamic duo will be back on the road tomorrow. We are doing well. God is good.

Love to all,
Phyllis and Dr. Pat 💝

19/11/2023

15/11/2023

Yesterday Dr. Pat had a cardiac ablation procedure to treat episodes of atrial fibrillation. Due to restrictions on driving and lifting, we will not be seeing patients this week. We should be back in service this coming Monday.

31/10/2023

If you have listened to us at all, you already know NOT to feed your pets raw diets. But in the event some "expert" at the pet store convinced you to give it a try... this is VERY important. This product is sold in Pennsylvania. If you have handled it in anyway, clean the refrigerator, all countertops and all dishware/ pet bowls (even human plates that may have been in close proximity to the dog's food preparation area) with a dilute bleach solution.

Blue Ridge Beef has recalled Breeders Choice sold in five states, including Pennsylvania.

17/10/2023

Sending warm wishes for a happy birthday to our police K9, Matrix. He turned 7 years old today. This fine boy and his handler, Police Chief Curt Martinez, work tirelessly serving and protecting the fine citizens of Chester County (by confiscating drugs and taking down some of the not so good citizens!) We love you, you big galoot!

06/10/2023

Today's Words of Wisdom... If you don't want leprosy, don't play with armadillos!🙄

Leprosy is rare because most people have innate immunity. Cases are typically brought from countries where the disease is endemic through travel.

12/06/2023

The "Spice Rack" is now 5+ weeks old and, as a group, outweigh their mom, Princess Peppercorn. Their cuteness makes the early morning breakfast cries bearable. 😍

27/04/2023

FINALLY... a product I waited 3 decades to see.

This summer we will have a once a month topical that does everything I need for our kitties that go outside. Kills fleas AND ticks. Kills intestinal nematodes (roundworms and hookworms) AND cestodes (tapeworms which they get when killing/gnawing on rodents.) Prevents heartworm infection which is transmitted by mosquitoes and is extremely deadly to cats. Nexgard Combo is not available just yet, but shipments are starting. Hopefully it will be at a price that is user friendly.

The maker of NexGard® (afoxolaner), the #1 dog-preferred oral flea and tick protection1, introduces the latest addition to its feline portfolio — NexGard®...

20/04/2023

We find it funny that our first scheduled appointment today, 4/20 (aka "W**d Day") was with a kitty named W***y Nelson! It was pure coincidence.

08/04/2023

Our small practice sponsors this wonderful dog in his work to protect and serve Chester county residents. Bear is part of a SWAT team and needs specialized equipment in order to safely work in a variety of conditions. Please join us at his fundraiser On April 22nd or follow the link below to donate directly.

Support BEAR and the CCRERT K9 Unit by attending the Dine to Donate event at P.J. Whelihan's Pub of Downingtown.

25/02/2023

While the vast majority of our dog parents are on top of getting their furbabies checked out with regularity, more than half of our cat owners either delay or decline having their pet checked out yearly. This is not unique to our practice, it is common across the country and it is sad because by the time you notice they are sick, it is often too late for us to intervene. ALL pets need regular check-ups.

Cats are known to live life on their terms, but that doesn’t always mean cat owners know what their finicky feline is going through.

10/02/2023

As suspected, the recent uptake of severe canine respiratory disease is more than just Bordetella, aka "Kennel Cough". The highly infectious, and potentially deadly, Canine Influenza Virus has reached the Philly area. (This notice was released just this morning from the Univ. of Penn.) PLEASE avoid doggie daycare, boarding & grooming facilities, and even dog parks for the foreseeable future. There is a vaccine, but due to high demand, it is on back order until late March. We will keep you updated.

10/02/2023

Always a fun day when the McConnell bulldogs are on board. Left to right is Koko, Callie & Nola.

05/02/2023

Take this opportunity to share some of your pets' special names. Dr. Gorman's Doberman pinscher's AKC name was "Lovely Rita Doberman", but in addition to "Rita", she was also called "Ru-ru" and "Rita-Rooni-Saskatoonie"!