Dogs – Dr. Pet Mom

Microchipping Can Save Your Pet’s Life 💻

My daily walks take me through a maze of different neighborhoods, including mansions, low-income and middle income homes. But I noticed some strange things in my neighborhood: An uptick in posters of missing pets.

It’s strange because I rarely see these posters. I noticed a poster for an orange cat named Paws, missing for a few weeks. Paws’ poster is stapled to many telephone poles around town

Top 10 Pet Safety Tips for July 4th 🎆

Summertime is a scary time for many pets. The summer season is the start of thunderstorms in June and fireworks in July. Dogs, cats, horses, cows and other farm animals are often terrified by loud noises, flashing lights, and vibrations in the ground.

This week’s blog is a reminder to keep your pets safe and comfortable around the July 4th holiday. You can prevent fear and anxiety in your family pets.

June Pet Awareness Days 🗓️

June is here and summer is in the air! Any reason is a good reason to celebrate the gift of love from your pet! Embrace their unbridled love to warm your heart!

April Pet Awareness Days 🗓️

Many things are on our minds these days including family, surviving and thriving. Pets are important family members. And this month, we celebrate pet first aid and therapy animals.

Interview: Project K-9 Hero Founder, Jason Johnson 🎖️

I’m happy to re-post my interview with Jason Johnson, Founder and CEO of the nonprofit, Project K-9 Hero Foundation. This wonderful organization helps retired military working dogs.

Johnson explained that Project K-9 Hero was formed in March of 2016, to assist retired Police K-9 and Military Working Dog Heroes with medical care, food, and death benefit assistance.

Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – March Edition 🗞️

Greetings! Welcome to the March edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. Try something new and start your spring season with an important pet parent project: Spring pet care checklist for your furry family members. Read all about your spring checklist for cats, dogs and horses. Enjoy!

Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – February Edition 🗞️

Greetings! Welcome to the February edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. We are well into the new year. Now is a good time to revisit and update my 2026 plans. This edition is a follow up on my plan to create an animal sanctuary. Enjoy!

Mobile Veterinary Clinics: Pros and Cons 🚚

In 2026 in the United States alone, over 94 million pets are living in their forever homes. Worldwide, over 8.4 million cats and dogs live with their pet families. Pets need veterinary care and mobile veterinary clinics are stepping up to fill the gap.

Mobile clinics give veterinarians the benefit of running a business. And pet parents everywhere are taking notice of alternatives to the traditional veterinary clinics as the only source for pet care.

Pet Diseases: How You Can Keep Your Pet Healthy 😷

We’re in the middle of the winter and the flu season. Flu is preventable if we avoid contact with sick people, avoid touching our mouth, nose and eyes, and wash our hands with soap and water.

As a pet parent, you can also prevent disease in your family pet. Pet diabetes, dental disease, and obesity are preventable. How can you keep your pet healthy all year?

Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – January Edition 🗞️

Greetings and Happy New Year! Welcome to the January edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. A new year is a great time to plan ahead for your pet. Learn all about pet planning for 2026. Enjoy!