You’ve finally found the love of your life, have begun cohabitating and couldn’t be happier. Yet amidst the romantic bliss, something seems amiss. A pet! You desperately want a precious little fur baby to call your own and share your home with. Maybe you have a child or children together already, or maybe it’s just […]

Holiday season adornments are attractive to all creatures. The ornaments, foods, gifts, wrappings, ribbons, lights and plants are all curiosities for pets. Pets investigate new items by sniffing, tossing, chasing and finally by tasting. A few precautions are necessary to avoid the holiday crowds at the veterinary hospital. Behold! Everything Looks Delicious The most common […]

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather with family and friends and indulge in delicious holiday treats. You can be sure that if your cat or dog is around for the festivities, they’ll want to share some of the goodies, too. But no matter how much your pets purr, plead, whine or whimper, owners should […]

See how Our Jacksonville Veterinarian can Help Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Dog   When you become the owner of a new, wonderful, and loving dog, there are always exciting moments lying ahead, but there are also difficult parts, too, like training. Every dog has its own unique personality, but some of their quirks can […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]