Modern Mobile Vet

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas from our house to yours!
We hope everyone has a wonderful end to 2025. ❤️🥂🐾
Friendly reminder that we will be closed starting Dec 24 through the holidays, returning on Monday Jan 5th. We will be out of town and unable to provide assistance with urgent care or emergencies.
We will check and return messages the week of Jan 5th, but if your pet is experiencing an urgent medical issue, please reach out to the next closest veterinary clinic or emergency facility. Our website offers a list of clinics in surrounding counties that offer urgent care, emergency, and after hours services. Visit modernmobilevet.com for more information.
If you’re looking to book an appointment, please also visit the website, and click the blue “book an appointment button” to see the next available open times. If you have a non-urgent question, please send us an email to info@modernmobilevet.com for followup in January. Thank You! Happy New Year!

12/21/2025

Just for some holiday fun! This AI prompt has been going around on social media and we thought we’d join in for laughs! Please enjoy these photos of our kitties all dressed up for Christmas 😂🐾😻

12/20/2025

All dogs are on Santa’s “good” list! 🎅🏻Don’t forget about your furry friend while you’re doing that last minute holiday shopping! 🐾🏔️

The holiday toy wall is fully stocked and it’s every pup’s dream come true🎄🐾

Fun squeakers, cozy plushies, tough chews, and all the festive favorites are waiting. Stop by Grateful Paws and let your dog pick out their new obsession.

Treats encouraged. Tail wags guaranteed.

12/15/2025

FRIENDLY REMINDER- UPCOMING CHRISTMAS BREAK CLOSURE
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! We wanted to remind everyone that we will be closed and traveling to visit family during the holiday break, please check our website home page for a list of clinics that provide after-hours/ emergency/ urgent care during that time.
We do still have some available appointments this week and Mon/ Tues (the 22nd/ 23rd) next week. If you don't see an opening and need to have your pet seen before the holiday break, please reach out via your portal or email and we will do our best to squeeze you in.
Wishing you and your families a safe and happy holiday season! 🐾🙌🥂

12/09/2025

EDIT- Yay! He was adopted Friday 12/19!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Looking for an awesome kitty to love? Meet Geronimo- he’s been at the Leadville/Lake County Animal Shelter for a few months now and it’s been stressful for him. 😣 He’s hoping for a home for the holidays where he can be the only pet- he’s all you need! 😻 Even though he was having some “stress colitis” when he came to see us, he was purring and rubbing and “head butting” and loved getting treats and snuggles! Please go visit him at the shelter and share with friends that need an a sweet kitty friend in their lives!

11/26/2025

Friendly reminder! Tomorrow (Wed 11/26) is the last day we are open before closing through the holiday weekend. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Photos of our silly kitties who remind us daily how thankful we are to have them as our pets! 🥰🐾🦃

11/19/2025

Love this! Excited for our first full winter in Leadville 🐾🏔️☃️❄️

In honor of winter finally making an appearance, here’s one of our favorite photos! Come by the shop and get your four legged friends bundled up for the season❄️🐾

11/15/2025

Did you know?
As the holidays get closer and we gather to celebrate over delicious meals, here’s a great reminder from Pet Poison Helpline that some common food ingredients can be very toxic to our pets. Check out their page for more info 🐾

Onions and garlic are toxic to dogs and cats in every form. Raw, cooked, powdered, or dehydrated - all are dangerous.

These ingredients are found in many common dishes, including stuffing, gravy, casseroles, soups, and sauces. Even small amounts can cause serious health issues by damaging your pet's red blood cells.

Keep all onion and garlic-containing human foods safely out of reach, and remind family members not to share table scraps with your pets.

If your pet gets into these foods, call or chat with us at 800-213-6680. We're here 24/7 to help.

11/13/2025

As the weather cools and the holidays approach, many families start planning for travel, gatherings, and cozy nights in. But for pets—especially seniors or those with arthritis—this time of year can bring new challenges. Colder temperatures, slippery floors, and disrupted routines can all aggravate joint pain and stiffness.



Just as we prepare our homes and bodies for winter, our pets benefit from the same thoughtful planning. Studies show that colder weather can increase joint stiffness and reduce mobility in arthritic people, and this likely happens in pets too. Healthy holidays start before the decorations go up :) A few small adjustments today—more traction, consistent movement, and proactive care—can make the winter months more joyful for you and your pet

Here are a few ways to start preparing now:
1) Keep them moving, gently: Regular, low-impact activity helps maintain joint mobility and muscle strength. Short, frequent walks and gentle play are better than one long outing. Think consistency over intensity.
2) Create a warm, slip-free zone: Hardwood or tile can be tough and downright dangerous on arthritic joints. Use rugs or yoga mats for traction and soft bedding away from drafts.
3) Stick to their pain management plan: Don’t skip medications during busy weeks. Continuity matters. If you notice any changes in comfort, please reach out. Arthritis pain “flares” are also common, so having a plan to manage the ups and downs of OA pain is important.
4) Watch the weight: Extra holiday treats add up fast (for all of us!). Even small weight gain can worsen arthritis symptoms by increasing joint load and general body inflammation.
5) Plan your vet visits ahead: Late fall / pre-holiday appointments fill quickly. Please see our previous post re: upcoming holiday closures and schedule any rechecks or prescription refills before holiday travel so your pet’s comfort stays on track all season.

To learn more about keeping your pet comfortable through the season, visit CARE at caninearthritis.org/ or the Cat CARE site at catarthritiscare.org/ for science-based resources and practical tips.

11/09/2025

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If you are in need of pet food, we have both cat and dog food available.
Please stop by the shelter today or tomorrow from 9-11:30 am or 1:30-4:30 pm

11/08/2025

Go see our friends at Grateful Paws Leadville and get some goodies for your furry friend! 🐾

Summer gear is wagging its way out, and we’re making room for winter goodies! That means select apparel and supplies are 20-40% off right now!

Come sniff out the deals, treat yourself, and help us wrap up the season in style. When it’s gone, it’s gone… so don’t wait to pounce!

11/06/2025

Let’s show the shelter some extra love! Read their post to find out more and ways you can help! Donate, foster, adopt, promote spay & neuter efforts in our community, volunteer, support a fundraiser, or simply stop by and tell them they are appreciated! 😸 🐾💕🐶

🐾 It’s Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! 🐾
Did you know the first week of November is Animal Shelter Appreciation Week? This week is a time to celebrate the dedication of animal shelter staff and the volunteers who work tirelessly to care for animals in need.

Every day, our amazing team provides comfort, compassion, and quality care to each animal who comes through our doors — helping them heal, feel loved, and reunite with their owners or find their new homes! 💚

What many people don’t see is that this work can be heart-wrenching and difficult. Shelter staff face emotionally challenging situations with animals and their humans; many shelter/rescue staff experience compassion fatigue and burnout. In fact, research shows that shelter workers experience rates of su!cide comparable to first responders. Despite these challenges, they show up every day, with open hearts and endless dedication, to make the lives better for the animals in our care and our community. 🐾

This week - and all year long - you can join us in showing appreciation and support for your local shelter workers:

💙 Donate: Your contributions - whether funds, food, blankets, or cleaning supplies, help us give every animal the best possible care.�👉 https://leadvilleco.ourcommunityconnect.com/login?returnUrl=%2Fmiscellaneous%2Fpayment

🐾 Volunteer: Lend a hand by walking dogs, cuddling kittens, cleaning kennels, or assisting with daily care.�👉 https://petstablished.com/petlover/general_form/60551

🏠 Adopt or Foster: Open your heart and home to a pet in need — temporarily or "furever".�👉 https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/58141/generic
👉 https://petstablished.com/foster_form/58144/generic

📣 Spread the Word: Share our posts, success stories, and adoptable pets to help us reach more loving homes.

💌 Say Thank You: A heartfelt note, comment, or simple “thank you” means the world to our hardworking staff and volunteers. 👂 We love seeing your notes of kindness in the comments 😊

🐕 Promote Responsible Pet Care:Encourage others to spay/neuter, microchip, and provide identification of their pets to keep more animals safe and out of shelters. Understand that some people are forced to surrender their pets and come to us in tears; provide them with compassion and sympathy.

Together, we can celebrate the compassion, care, and dedication that make our shelter community shine. Thank you for helping us make a difference for animals every day! 💙