Dr. Ruth's Vet2Pet Mobile Holistic Veterinary Services

05/03/2023

Great community cause in Orcutt to help these six kids bring home the gold medal to Orcutt!

Can you please share this in your circles of co-workers, family and friends to help these kids. Thank you!

Hi, it’s Marcus C from Orcutt Academy High School (OAHS) representing my… Marcus Corbo needs your support for Orcutt Musician Athletes Go For The Gold Medal!

14/10/2022

I love all these boys

14/10/2022

I love this boy

11/09/2022

I have one amazing little guy left. He was very sad when all of his kitten siblings left. Has to be consoled by the little dog and the little cat in the house. But he has found his wings. Or should I say his lap. He is becoming a very sweet and affectionate little kitty boy. I was calling him Dr No ( they all had James Bond names) but now maybe he should be Dr Yes! He is ready for his new adventure

03/09/2022

Looking for responsible & loving homes for 6 sweet Kittens
12 weeks old
3 girls, 3 boys
Spayed and Neutered and first round of shots done

31/07/2022

Update: They found a forever home :)

I have two five and a half month old kittens who need to find a forever home. My auntie rescued them as little babies with their mama and two other brothers. But she couldn’t get them spayed and neutered for seven months in LA, so I stepped in. After two trips to Harbor City we were able to catch them all I was able to spay and neuter mama and her four kittens. My auntie was able to keep three but these two needed a little extra love. So they live in my mobile clinic presently and have become very sweet purrful little loves. These two are a male and female. I call them Dean and Cagney (James Dean and James Cagney) but they don’t know that. They’re the babies. They are fixed, felv and fiv negative, vaccinated for rabies and fvrcp, dewormed, flea treatment applied, and nails trimmed. Potty trained and great eaters. Free to good home.

01/07/2021

16/06/2021

Great information

🌞Summer is here and along with it, high-temperatures🌡. We all know how we can't tolerate the heat and neither can your dog. Dogs only have sweat glands in their feet and around their nose, making them less efficient at cooling themselves. For this reason, heatstroke is common in dogs and can be fatal in as little as 15 minutes.

Also, here are a few quick tips to keep in mind:

🐾Try walking your dog during cooler times in the day, such as early morning or early evening.
🌴Provide plenty of shade and water.
💧A kiddy pool outdoors provides a cooling option
🏡The best prevention is to keep your dog indoors
🐕Short-nosed breeds are especially susceptible, and you should take extra precautions and always keep them indoors.

☎️Most importantly: If you suspect heatstroke, don't delay!
Act quickly and contact your primary care vet or PETS Hospital (805) 250-5600

Extraordinary Service. Remarkable Care. ANYTIME you need us

05/06/2021

Please make sure your pets are microchipped!

Announcing free microchips at Santa Barbara County Animal Services on Wednesdays through July 4th!

Please call to schedule your appointment:
Santa Barbara 805-681-5285
Santa Maria 805-934-6119 x 7

or schedule yourself online at sbcanimalservices.org under the Responsible Pet Ownership section.

22/04/2021

Dr Corbo’s sweet kitty “Momo” just passed over the rainbow bridge on her own. The ever-present front entry cat was there to great everyone who would come by. Rest In Peace sweet Momo. Skadoosh is waiting there to greet you.

27/03/2021

Say “hi” to 10 week old Blue! Not mine, a new patient. ;)

27/03/2021

https://youtu.be/WAfxbFkncno

I like this. So true!
Great song about dogs and God from our hometown Orcutt boy Pryor Baird Pryor & Lee

Music video by Pryor & Lee performing Good Ol' Dogs and God (Official Audio). (C) 2021 Black River Entertainmenthttp://vevo.ly/WGMejT

17/03/2021

Our friends in our local community are AMAZING! Watch this in its entirety!

LIVE Premiere begins on this page at 7:25 PT / 10:25 PT

"Shelter Me: Community Matters" is hosted by Jane Goodall and features an organization that trains shelter dogs to help protect endangered elephants and rhinos in Africa. We also visit an animal shelter where teens provide comfort to dogs and cats waiting to be adopted by reading to them. And we join up with a high school cross country team that runs with shelter dogs, providing exercise, fun and a chance for a new home! Shelter Me is produced by Steven Latham Productions and presented by the Petco Foundation.
Theme song by Mindy Smith.
Working Dogs for Conservation

02/11/2020

At 11:33pm on 10/31/2020, the night of a Full Blue Moon on Halloween, Dr Ruth’s beloved golden retriever Skadoosh left this world.

She was surrounded by her human siblings and mom and dad, and her animal friends, some in person and some on FaceTime video. She shared her day of death with Sean Connery.

In the final days of her death, she had visits from her neighbors and old friends, she got to have human sister and her kitties come home and go to the beach with them, where she was able to hear the crash of the waves and the smell of the ocean. During her last days, she was her own tour guide of food. She ate bite-size Snickers Bars, Twix, an Orcutt Burger Patty Melt, an InNOut hamburger and lots of Scooby snacks. She got to sleep at a campfire, on a baja blanket with the digital sounds of the sea in the distance, as if she were in Baja.

We will cherish her memories but no longer will need to protect the food on the table. We will miss her staring at us while she sat on the floor at the stove waiting for food to drop.

She was a sweet girl.

Thank you for helping her along her journey in life.

14/09/2020

https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/clear-the-shelters-non-profit-helps-people-pets-struggling-during-covid-19-pandemic?fbclid=IwAR3fKBuJnZkTL6Cxb4uJeg3pjsCKssgaFtS_xljybnzjxldOagnE6CkFnGI

C.A.R.E.4Paws

C.A.R.E. 4 Paws is saving pets and pocketbooks on the Central Coast during these tough times.

12/09/2020

“Anybody want a peanut?”
Dr Ruth asked that this be shared for her clients who are Princess Bride fans as she is thrilled about watching it on Sunday: Live script read by the cast!! It’s this Sunday at 4pm Pacific time.

*Original Cast*
Cary Elwes as Westley
Robin Wright as Buttercup
Mandy Patinkin as Inigo Montoya
Wallace Shawn as Vizzini
Christoper Guest as Count Rugen
Billy Crystal as Miracle Max
Carol Kane as Valerie
Chris Sarandon as Prince Humperdinck

*Introducing*
Rob Reiner as The Grandfather
Josh Gad as Fezzik
Eric Idle as The Impressive Clergyman
King Bach as Yellin, The Assistant Brute and The King
Finn Wolfhard as The Grandson
Shaun Ross as The Man with Albinism fka The Albino
Whoopi Goldberg as The Ancient Booer and The Mother
Jason Reitman as The Narrator

*With*
Patton Oswalt as The Q&A Moderator
Norman Lear as The Man That Made It All Happen (Executive Producer will join the Q & A)

To be able to secure a link to watch it, you have to donate here:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/princess-bride-reunion?refcode=twshare&amount=27

Chip in any amount to join us for this exclusive Princess Bride Reunion! It's only going to be livestreamed once.

11/09/2020

https://www.911memorial.org/connect/blog/remembering-four-legged-heroes-911-rescue-and-recovery

Note for screen reader users: once expanded, the first four items of the navigation menu have some associated content which may provide additional information of interest. These sections can be located by jumping to the level 3 heading which follows each sub-menu.

08/09/2020

For those of you who are looking for vaccine clinics, go to the one sponsored by SBCAS and C.A.R.E.4Paws on the 20th of September.

http://www.countyofsb.org/phd/animal/vaccination.sbc

11/07/2020

Reminder folks, if you refuse to wear a mask, EVEN AT A HOUSE CALL, Dr Corbo WILL NOT see you or your pets.

MASKS ARE REQUIRED.

Stop the spread.

07/07/2020

Thank you for your kind words about our family dog Skadoosh. She’s stronger and happier today.

As a history, she’s 12+ years old and had progressive limping on her left leg with a tumor wrapping around her proximal humerus (basically nearing her shoulder.) We knew it was bad based on location and size. It reached a point, despite pain meds, it was too painful and she was not weight bearing on her leg. Chest X-rays showed metastatic disease in her lungs. For quality of life, we struggled with our decision for her. We opted to do amputation, taking the leg, the shoulder and the shoulder blade. It was a difficult and lengthy surgery performed by a very talented friend. The tissue pathology came back as an aggressive cancer named histiocytic sarcoma (https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/article/understanding-histiocytic-sarcoma-dogs). Dogs live only a few months even with chemotherapy.

She’s been taken off pain meds and we’ve been giving her four sets of immune system supplements which we mix in every meal:

1. Bixbi (https://bixbipet.com/p/immune-support-powdered-mushroom-supplement)

2. Tumeric

3. Chinese herb mixture of “Concentrated Stasis Breaker” ( https://tcvmpet.com/products/stasis-breaker-concentrated-90g-powder-html) which is a mixture of oyster shell (Mu Li), Zhejiang fritillary bulb, zedoary rhizome, sparganium rhizome, hedyotis, & barbed skullcap;

4. Chinese herb mixture called “Concentrated Red Lung” (https://tcvmpet.com/products/jing-tang-red-lung-concentrated-90g-powder?variant=31779459465286) which is a mixture of Chinese skullcap root, rehmannia unprocessed root tuber, tumeric root tuber, zhejiang fritillary root, Chinese salva root, codonopsis root, platycodon root, schisandra fruit & scrophilaria root.

Her Quality of life now is amazing. She’s so happy and gets around great on three legs. More Videos and photos below in comments.

Love your pets. Scratch them. Give them the quality of life they deserve.

03/07/2020

KEEP YOUR FUR-CHILDREN SAFE ON JULY 4th!

Please share.

VETERINARIAN DR. RUTH CORBO'S GUIDE IN KEEPING YOUR PETS SAFE ON THE 4TH OF JULY

Basics to do now: Get a pet ID tag and microchip, repair perimeter fences, fill prescriptions, write down local animal shelter contact info, and carry an extra leash and treats in your car.

The Sound of Fireworks
• Pets have much greater hearing than humans. Cats have even better hearing than dogs.
• Intense and high-pitched sounds and explosions like fireworks will cause anxiety in pets, in some breeds more than others. When scared, their instinct is to run, bolt out doors or claw under or over fences or between loose boards. Fix your fences and get their dog tags on and microchips.

Anxiety
In Western Medicine, anxiety weakens the immune system. In Ancient Chinese medicine, anxiety causes disruption in energy pathways. Chinese Medicine practitioners believe that the flow of energy through the body controls an animal’s health and wellness. If an energy pathway is disrupted or blocked, then the body will exhibit physical symptoms. In Western Medicine, this is called disease. To lessen anxiety and assist in wellness with your pet, you should make sure your pet has sufficient exercise, stimulation, home comfort, hydration and proper nutrition. Food energy can contribute to an anxious state. When pets are anxious, they can flee and are at greater risk of getting hit by a car.

Tips to ensure your pet is healthy this 4th of July:

In advance of the holiday:
1. Make sure they have an identification tag attached to their collars and that they are micro-chipped by your veterinarian. At the very least, write your cell phone number visible on the collar with a black Sharpie permanent marker. Dogs often run away when panicked. Those pets that are found are easily returned to their owners with proper identification. You can find pet ID tags at your local pet store or on-line.

2. Write down contact info for your local animal shelter. If you find a pet, shelter them until you can bring them when your local animal shelter is open. Do not drop them off unattended. Here, bring them to Santa Barbara Animal Services in Foster Road in Orcutt. That should be your FIRST call (805) 934-6119 to report your lost pet. Carry a leash and treats in your car in case you find a lost pet.

3. Obtain Lavender oil. Lavender is helpful in calming animals. There are many places to find it, i.e. www.wendycallis.swissjust-usa.com , Lavender Farms in Buellton and Santa Ynez, etc.

4. Contact your personal vet & ask about sedation medications such as Acepromazine or Benadryl or Melatonin or Lorazepam or Sileo or Zentrol. Understand that some medications cannot be prescribed without an examination. Schedule your appointment with your vet well before the holiday. Don’t wait until day of or day before. Some Vets are closed for the holiday and booked the days before.

5. Obtain your pet’s favorite treats. Introduce a new command such as “Peace”, “Calm”, etc. with positive reinforcement with the treat.

6. Obtain a recording of fireworks on youtube, CD or DVD. Play the recording at a low volume while giving your pet treats with positive reinforcement. Gradually increase the volume over time each time giving a treat.

7. Obtain a thundershirt.

8. If you can’t be with them on the 4th of July, arrange kenneling them or a dog sitter to stay at your home during the fireworks.

9. Double check to make sure the perimeter of your yard and your fences, gates, etc. are secure. Some people set off fireworks before the holiday and often dogs have worked fence boards and started digging.

On the day of the 4th of July
1. Exercise your dogs, i.e. take them on a leashed hike in the Orcutt Trails while ensuring they have water to keep them cool during the hike. You want them to expend some energy in advance of the stressful event of fireworks. But please do not overheat them. Do NOT use ice cold water to cool them as that make things worse. Use room temp water on their paws. If overheated, get them to Pet ER without delay. Also, after your hike, you should routinely check them for foxtails and ticks.

2. Put on their Thundershirt (if you have one.) Don't wait until they are stressed out and panting. Do it before sunset.

3. Do NOT give them 4th of July BBQ. Their guts do not digest fatty foods well and they may end up with pancreatitis.

4. Create a safe place inside your home to which they can retreat. They are den animals and feel safer there. Use their beds and place them in their favorite crate or under a desk or bed or table or interior room or closet.

5. To muffle and drain out the noise of fireworks, close all windows & curtains and close all doors and turn on TV or radio LOUD.

6. Stay with your pets to comfort them and be calm. Avoid projecting any nervous energy while you are near them.

7. Apply Lavender oil under their neck or mix it in a water spray bottle and spray it on their chest to calm them. For longer periods, soak the collar in it.

8. If you’ve tried all this before, and you know it does not work with your pet, then plan on retreating to a quiet place with your pet away from all fireworks such as another location known to be quiet. If you can’t retreat, make sure you contact your veterinarian well in advance of the holiday about prescribing your dog something to sedate them like the medications indicated above. Medications should be started BEFORE any stressful event, at least two hours in advance of sunset. Some dogs, however, metabolize medications at different rates and the effects may be different for each dog.

Keep your fur-children safe!

RUTH CORBO, DVM, CVCP, CVA
DR. RUTH'S VET2PET MOBILE HOLISTIC VETERINARY SERVICES
(805)-925-7884 (RUTH)
Serving California's Central Coast

01/07/2020

We wear our masks when we see you and you need to do so as well.

17/06/2020

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Voting is open for Santa Maria Sun’s Best of Reader’s Poll.

Vote for your favorites in Northern Santa Barbara County!

If you feel Dr Corbo is deserving, vote in two categories Best Veterinarian and Best Alternative Healer!

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11/06/2020

I wear a mask. For your visits with me, you must too. The science shows us we are still on the first stage of the battle. The second one is not yet upon us. Protect each other. Wear your mask!

09/06/2020

Our baby girl is making good progress...

Eating, drinking water, generously taking scoobysnacks, letting us know when she needs assistance to go outside to p*e. She finally pooped yesterday and this evening. She spends most of the day reclining in one spot, typically in her dog bed which we moved closer to the slider in the living room so she can look out and smell outside.

This evening after dinner, my husband helped her outside to go p*e. There was a gentle wind coming from the northwest. She decided to rest in the middle of the yard and sat. Her nose started wiggling as she smelt something and then she started wagging her tail and smiling. Then we heard the laughing and giggling of neighbors young girls playing next door. The “lion king” (as the girls had called once) was very happy.

Bravo to our teenage son as he has been keeping a good eye on our baby girl while we’ve been at work. So too has her sister dog.