All posts by Erin O'Leary

Dog mobility

Posted on Nov 05, 2017 By:
Many options exist for dogs with mobility issues.

Why all the lab work?

Posted on Nov 05, 2017 By:
Lab work reveals a more comprehensive picture of what's going on inside your pet's body.

Why does my pet need an exam?

Posted on Nov 04, 2017 By:
A physical exam is an opportunity for your veterinarian to uncover a wide range of possible disease processes in their early stages.

Arthritis in pets

Posted on Nov 04, 2017 By:
Changes in a pet's behavior may indicate arthritis pain. What can pet parents do?

The best reasons for using a house call veterinarian

Posted on Apr 19, 2016 By:

The most important “being” in the house call equation is the patient.

Why I love being a house call client

Posted on Apr 19, 2016 By:

I am a veterinarian who does mobile visits, but due to the limited scope of my practice, I also choose to have a mobile veterinarian come to my home to treat my pets.

Why I love being a house call veterinarian

Posted on Feb 18, 2016 By:

What makes a house call veterinary practice special?

Life as a Vet

Posted on Jul 14, 2015 By:

Sometimes the life of a vet seems to be a lot more than we signed up for.

Pet Anxiety

Posted on Jul 08, 2015 By:

Many pets suffer from some level of anxiety, ranging from just a startle response to extreme fear and destructive behavior.

Pet aggression

Posted on Jul 07, 2015 By:

Aggression can come in many shapes and forms in our pets. Signs of aggression should be dealt with early on, quickly and consistently

Traveling with Pets Is Getting Easier

Posted on May 18, 2015 By:

Travel with pets is getting easier as more hotels and motels accept them.  Perhaps traveling on a train with a pet is about to become acceptable as well.

Pet Insurance Ins and Outs

Posted on Apr 08, 2015 By:

Insurance for pets has been around for over 30 years, but it continues to be baffling to both pet parents and veterinarians. So many questions arise when debating a pet insurance purchase.

Best laser visit

Posted on Apr 08, 2015 By:

I have seen hundreds of pets in their homes using laser therapy as a modality to treat pain. Some are (or at least became) happy to see me, a few not so much (AND YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE, JIM.) But one event took place that has stuck with me and cemented my faith in laser therapy at a very early point in my mobile laser career.

Getting in touch with your pets

Posted on Sep 16, 2014 By:

Pets don't always like to be examined, so it's a good idea to get them used to having their ears and paws touched and their mouths checked out. It will give you a baseline to refer to when something is amiss.

Lasers: They’re not just for evil geniuses anymore

Posted on Sep 11, 2014 By:

Laser therapy is used to decrease pain, increase the rate of healing and minimize the damage inflammation has on affected tissues. It is being successfully used to help pets suffering from a range of conditions.