Gardening and Pet Safety
Your Jacksonville Veterinary Provides Helpful, Informational Tips to Protect Your Pet’s Health if You’ve Decided to Start Gardening Gardening is a wonderful hobby for people of all ages. It’s relaxing, enjoyable and rewarding, especially when you’re planting fruits and vegetables. But it’s important to ensure that your pets are staying safe when it comes […]
Teaching Your Dog to Swim
Work Together with Our Jacksonville FL Vet to Help Your Dog Swim this Summer This Summertime, it’s always fun to try and bring your dog to every social event possible, letting them get some fresh air and enjoy the shining sun! One of the best ways for everyone to cool down is a dip […]
Caring for Senior Dogs
Bringing Your Senior Dog Comfort with Your Jacksonville FL Veterinarian As we age, so do our furry friends. Depending on the breed, some dogs enter their senior years much earlier than others, which is why your Jacksonville veterinarian strives to provide our clients with all the important information necessary to make sure your beloved […]
National Chip Your Pet Month
See the Importance of Microchipping with Your Jacksonville FL Vet Microchipping your pet is an important step in being a pet owner. Pets becoming lost is far more common than we realize and we don’t want that to happen to you, either! May is National Chip Your Pet Month, which is why your Jacksonville […]
Heartworm Awareness in Pets
How to Protect Your Pet From Heartworms What is Heartworm disease? Heartworm disease is a potentially life-threatening disease that commonly affects pets. It is caused by worms that live in the lungs, hearts, and blood vessels. This can lead to severe damage to major organs in the body, and potentially cause lung disease or […]
5 Flowers that are Hazardous to Your Pet
April Showers bring May flowers! But if you’re not careful, springtime flowers can be harmful and in some cases fatal to your pets. Here at Mandarin Animal Hospital, we want to make sure your pet is safe and happy as the seasons get warmer. Here is a list from your Jacksonville veterinarian of potentially harmful […]
National Pet Dental Health Month
How to Care for Your Pet’s Teeth and Gums You may think it’s common for your pet to have their own version of stinky breath, just like we do! But, just like ours, your pet’s teeth and gums need to be cleaned for their happy smile to last them a lifetime. It’s important not to […]
Home is Where the Poison is
Pet poisoning is a serious problem. Ingestion of harmful foods and chemicals is among the top reasons that pets require emergency care. However, with proper awareness and precautions, pet poisoning is preventable. Delicious But Deadly: What You Need to Know For your curious, non-discriminating pet, home offers a buffet of tempting but harmful treats. The […]
Canine Troubles: How to Win Over Your New Love’s Dog
You’ve fallen in love and nothing can interfere with your new budding relationship until you meet the dog. Your initial introduction with Dog goes terribly awry. Instead of tail wagging and face licking, he greets you with growls and snarls of aggression. Is there couples therapy for dogs and new significant others? Dog likes the […]
Going for Walks with Your Dog
Get the Most Out of Your Walks with Your Furry Best Friend When it’s time to take your dog for a walk, some people love it and some people hate it. While it could be due to the time of the day, the current season, or another random factor, many of the times the […]