We’ve put together a list of people and information, groups, and businesses that we trust and appreciate. We hope they’re helpful for you, also.
Crucial Information
We encourage every pet parent to invest in insurance for their four-legged family members.
- The Atlantic article: “Why Your Vet Bill Is So High”: Exactly. Mobile Veterinary Surgery remains an independent small business without outside investment.
- Washington Post column on pet insurance. We agree with this opinion column and strongly recommend pet insurance. Please look for a plan with no ceiling, because veterinary costs continue to rise seemingly without limit.
- Pawlicy Advisor: This company provides information about pet insurance and wellness plans, including direct comparisons. Pawlicy Advisor is endorsed by the American Animal Hospital Association.
- Veterinary Information Network: This website provides general information about healthcare for pets.
Products We Recommend
Mobile Veterinary Surgery does not have any affiliation with these companies/organizations.
- ASPCA Poison Control Center: The ASPCA Poison Control Center provides immediate help when a pet has eaten something that could be dangerous.
- Fido Protection: We recommend this emergency harness for any hiking or wilderness trips. It can be shockingly difficulty to carry a sick, injured, or exhausted dog even short distances, so this small packable harness can be a lifesaver.
- LickSleeve: Wearable recovery pants and suits to help protect surgery sites while dogs and cats are healing. We send LickSleeves home after most orthopedic procedures.
- Medipaw: Medipaw sells boots that cover bandages, as well as recovery suits to protect areas that are healing.
- DogLeggs: DogLeggs developed wearable protection for elbow hygromas and shoulder instability, and they now also offer many other bracing devices as well as cone alternatives.
- Helpmeup: The Helpemup harness is the best way we’ve found to support dogs with weak or injured legs.
- Top Dog Health rehab guides: Top Dog Health provides general guidelines for recovery from orthopedic surgery.
Low Stress Handling and Animal Behavior
Understanding more helps all of us have better relationships with the animals we care about and work with.
- Cattle Dog Publishing: Sophia Yin’s groundbreaking work led the way with Low Stress Handling to decrease fear, stress, and anxiety during veterinary appointments. We now understand her principles are so important, and her insights in humane handling can also help pet parents enrich their relationships with four-legged family members.
- Patricia McConnell PhD: “Patricia McConnell PhD is an author, speaker, and applied animal behaviorist who has made a lifelong commitment to improving the relationship between people and animals.”
- Temple Grandin: Temple Grandin is a distinguished professor of animal science at Colorado State University. Her work has revolutionized livestock care and advanced understanding of autism, making her an acclaimed figure recognized with multiple awards and movies. Her book Animals Make Us Human covers emotion and behavior in different species, including dogs.
The More You Know
Informational pages sharing knowledge we appreciate.
- Canine Arthritis Resources and Education: Arthritis and joint pain affect many dogs, and this page provides information that can be helpful for both pet parents and veterinary professionals.
- Tripawds: “Tripawds is the largest support community for amputee pets and their people.” This organization can be a huge help navigating the decision and recovery period when removing a limb is the medical recommendation.
Community Involvement
Helping our community is one of Mobile Veterinary Surgery’s core values.
- Community Fridge: “For the community, by the community.” The Frederick Community Fridge distributes food and supplies to those who need them. Mobile Veterinary Surgery contributes pet food monthly.
- Frederick Summer Solstice 8k: Mobile Veterinary Surgery is so proud to continue to help sponsor the Frederick Summer Solstice 8k, which benefits the Frederick Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack. In 2024, more than $20,000 was contributed, and we helped!
Professional Organizations
- American College of Veterinary Surgeons: The American College of Veterinary Surgeons sets standards and provides credentialing for veterinary surgeons. There are just over 2,500 Diplomates of the ACVS, indicated by DACVS, DACVS-SA, or DACVS-LA.
- International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management: IVAPM advocates for best practices in the prevention, detection, and management of animals in pain.
- Maryland Veterinary Medical Association: The Maryland Veterinary Medical Association was established in 1886!
- Pet Obesity Prevention: We see so many pets whose weight is hurting them.
- SURGE: The SURGE community of independent veterinary surgeons shares ideas, advice, and best practices to continue to elevate our practices.
- Society of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery: “Fostering communication, research, and camaraderie between surgeons, practitioners, and residents interested in soft tissue surgery.”
- Veterinary Orthopedic Society: The Veterinary Orthopedic Society works to improve scientific knowledge of veterinary orthopedics in order to provide better patient care.
- Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology: The Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology website provides information and resources about cancer treatment in animals.
Friends of MVS
These independent small businesses are our friends, and we love supporting them.
Shout out to everyone side hustling and chasing their dreams.
- Dop Pizza: Neapolitan pizza in Frederick, Maryland. Dop started as a food truck in 2022 and added a restaurant space in 2025. We love seeing Dop’s well-earned success!
- Frederick Basket Co: Gift baskets for all occasions, and a charming *dog friendly* boutique with local and Maryland themed items.
- Lash Out Loud With Erin: Beauty care in Mount Airy, Maryland, including lash extensions, permanent makeup, and spray tanning.
- Mindy Ambuehl Must Haves: We work with Mindy in the OR and love supporting her baking side hustle. And we especially enjoy sampling her work! Mindy made Dr. Arthur’s wedding cake. Instagram @mindyambuelmusthaves
- Nesh Photography: Nesh Brankovic is our friend and was behind the camera for the photos on our website. He is a wonderful person and photographer. He focuses (hehe) on weddings and was the photographer for Dr. Arthur’s wedding in 2024.
- Ridge Equipment Company: Ridge Equipment works in the wireless industry to provide engineering and contracting support that improves everyone’s ability to communicate, especially in places like Camden Yards, Ravens Stadium, and Northwest Stadium (where the Washington Commanders play). Dr. Arthur’s husband is one of the Ridge partners.
- Sniffers: We’ve been trusting Sniffers to take care of our Della since 2016.
- Steinhardt Brewing: Our very own Della’s favorite *dog friendly* brewery in Frederick, Maryland.
- Warrior Wellness: Personalized health and wellness support including therapeutic massage and wellness coaching.
- Whispering Flower Farm: A small specialty cut flower farm in Pleasant Valley, Maryland with the most beautiful bouquets and corsages. whisperingflowerfarm.com