Monitor Obesity in Your Pets
Excessive weight gain can cause several different health problems for you—the same goes for your pets. While your furry family member loves when you shower them with numerous treats, share table scraps, and give them an extra scoop of food, their weight can cause damage to their organs, joints, and bones if it’s exceeding their […]
Protect Your Dog in Cars
When you’re running errands with your pet, it can be fun to bring them along for the ride. Unfortunately, during these hot summer months, hundreds of pets die from heat exhaustion because they’re left in a parked car for far too long. Temperatures in a vehicle can rise at least 20º F in less than […]
Prevent Heat Exhaustion
Summertime is fun for the entire family, including your furry family members. Unfortunately, during these hotter days, your pet may be feeling more exhausted than usual. If you don’t let your dogs relax in cool areas after running around under the sun, they could overheat, suffer from heatstroke, or something much worse! Here are […]
Camping with Your Dog
Camping is a popular and fun summer activity, whether it’s with two people or ten. Bringing along your trusty, furry companion can be an enjoyable experience for both of you, but it’s important to know what steps to take before bringing your dog, especially if this is the first time. Below, your Jacksonville vet outlines […]
Exercising Tips During the Summer
Summer has officially begun! The plan to have a relaxing and fun day at the park with your dog is ideal, so your veterinarian in Jacksonville wants to make sure that you’re prepared for a long day in the sun. No matter how much energy your dog has, or whether they’re big or small, it’s […]
How to Handle a Dog Attack
Whether it’s your dog, your friend’s, or a stranger’s, it’s important for all dog owners to know the necessary and crucial steps if your pet engages in a fight or attack. Training your dog to be well-behaved around other dogs and people is helpful, but these fights or attacks can be unpredictable, no matter what […]
June is Adopt-a-Cat Month
Every June, veterinarians and other animal professionals around the US want to spread awareness of stray cats during Adopt-a-Cat month. This month also marks the height of “kitten season,” where millions of kittens are born and often end up in shelters. Celebrating Adopt-a-Cat Month allows us to share helpful tips, including the necessary resources you […]
Flea Treatments for Cats
Fleas are some of the most frustrating parasites, not only for a pet but for the pet owner, as well. These tiny creatures cause discomfort for your loving, furry family member while infesting your house at the same time. Below, your vet in Jacksonville has helpful tips to keep these nasty fleas away from your […]
Addressing Obesity in Pets
A couple extra pounds on your pet may not seem like a big deal, but obesity can be a huge health factor to your furry family member. More than half of the dogs and cats in the United States are considered overweight and, unfortunately, those numbers continue to grow. Thankfully, there are steps that pet […]
Safety Tips for a Beach Trip with Your Dog
As the weather gets warmer, spending time outside with your family and friends is an absolute must. Everyone enjoys soaking up the sun, especially your furry family members. During the fun outings to the beach, owners may want to bring their dogs, so they can run and play in the sand and water. While […]