The Importance of the Rabies Vaccination for Dogs and Cats

irish setter dog getting vaccination at the veterinary clinic.

Any mammal can contract and spread rabies, but the primary carriers involve wildlife such as bats, skunks, raccoons, and foxes. In fact, according to the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, more than 90% of the 5,000 annual U.S. cases of rabies affect wildlife. However, that means approximately 10% of all rabies cases affect companion animals. Since pets can become infected with rabies and potentially pass it on to people, the prevention of the disease is vitally important. Fortunately, the rabies vaccination for dogs and cats is required by law.

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Pet Travel Safety

Yorkshire terrier dog wearing sunglasses sitting the back of a packed car ready for a vacation.

Your pet is likely an integral part of your family. If you are heading somewhere for a trip or vacation it often seems only natural to bring them along. There are plenty of considerations for planning and pet safety for travel, though. Lucky for you, Mobile Vet M.D. is kind of an expert when it comes to animals on the go. 

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Bored? Head Out for Some Local, Pet Friendly Fun!

Pet friendly fun in Englishtown, NJ, can provide great opportunity to exercise with pets

While Englishtown and Monroe Township may not be huge, dog-centric cities like San Francisco or Austin, that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of pet friendly fun to be had right here at home. Because pets are our top priority here at Mobile Vet M.D., we’ve done our research to find some paw-sitively paw-some activities to get you and your pooch out of the house this fall.

Local Pet Friendly Fun

With more and more places opening their doors and outdoor areas to pets, it’s never been easier to come up with pet friendly fun the whole family can enjoy. Consider the following opportunities:

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