Home Pet Doctor.com :: Mobile Veterinarian in Los Angeles

1) Puppy & Kitten Packages

All puppies and kittens need a series of vaccines, dewormings, and parasite tests to keep them healthy & happy, starting at 6-8 weeks of age. You could trot your baby to the veterinary hospital for these visits, or you could have a house call veterinarian come to you!

Advantages of the home visit include:

a) Protecting your new puppy or kitten from contagious diseases that are often present in veterinary hospitals.

b) Building a relationship with a dedicated veterinarian who knows you, your pet, and your home.

c) A great discount on services! Puppy & kitten package prices are $300.00 (2 visits), $400.00 (3 visits) & $500.00 (4 visits). The number of visits depends on your pet's vaccination history when the package starts. (August 2010)

2) Preventive Healthcare for Adult Pets

For young adult dogs and cats under 7 years of age, Dr. Smith offers a Junior Wellness Package. This includes a house call, physical examination, laboratory testing for infectious diseases*, as well as all necessary vaccines and dewormings. $250.00 (August 2010)

For dogs and cats older than 7 years, there's a Senior Wellness Package. This annual package includes a house call, physical examination, comprehensive laboratory testing**, as well as all necessary vaccines and dewormings. $450.00 (August 2010)

3) Preparation for Travel

If you are planning domestic or international travel with your pet, Dr. Smith can help you to prepare!

For travel within the continental United States and to many countries, dogs and cats just need a current rabies vaccine and a 10-day health certificate. For travel to Mexico, Hawaii, Australia, Asia and the European Union, they'll need a few more things to avoid an unwanted trip back home, or an unexpected quarantine.

Dr. Smith is up to date on the latest requirements for pet importation to most places on the planet. If your pet needs a microchip***, a blood test for rabies antibody levels, treatment for tapeworms and ticks, or anything else, he's here to help.

Some importation policies require at least 8 months of preparation - be sure to plan ahead!

4) Beyond Preventive Care

Beyond the basics, there are many common problems in veterinary medicine that can be diagnosed and treated at home. Good examples of this include: itching and scratching; problems with the eyes, ears or skin; mild to moderate arthritis; minor wounds or lacerations.

During a house call, Dr. Smith can collect samples from your pet for outside laboratory testing. Common tests include Complete Blood Count & Blood Chemistry Panels, Heartworm Testing, Feline Viral Testing, Urinalysis, Fecal Examination, Bacterial and Fungal Cultures, and even Skin Biopsies.

Our pharmacy is well-stocked, allowing Dr. Smith to fill most prescriptions on the spot. Advantage and Frontline flea control products are also available. Some medications and prescription diets will need to be ordered through local or internet pharmacies, often with next day delivery.

If your pet requires x-rays, anesthesia, dentistry or surgery, Dr. Smith can usually give recommendations about reliable veterinary hospitals in your area that can get the job done.

5) Frequent Home Care

Geriatric or debilitated pets may need frequent nursing care at home: subcutaneous fluid therapy; injections of insulin, Adequan®, or other medications; administration of oral medications; regular blood sampling, etc..

If you're not up to the task or if you're going out of town, don't worry! Home visits from Dr. Smith or one of his trusted veterinary nurses can be a welcome relief!

6) Home Euthanasia

Planning a home euthanasia for your ailing pet is the kindest and most humane thing that you can do. For additional information on this important service, click here.

7) Aggressive and Feral Animals

Dr. Smith does not provide house calls for aggressive or feral animals, due to the increased risk of injury from these animals in their own territory. If you have a yard dog that bites first and asks questions later, or an outdoor cat that does not accept human contact, Dr. Smith will not be able to help you.

*Infectious disease testing includes FeLV/FIV testing for outdoor cats, heartworm testing for dogs, and fecal examination for intestinal parasites in cats & dogs.

**Comprehensive laboratory testing includes blood, urine & fecal examination for early detection of infectious and metabolic diseases.

***9, 10 & 15 digit microchips are available, depending on the requirements of your destination.