The warmer months are such a fun time to get outside and bond with your pet, but to stay vigilant during your summer activities! There are plenty of opportunities for your pet to get into some trouble during these months. The team here at our top JAX animal hospital has created a helpful list of […]

A complete examination of all surfaces of the teeth is impossible to perform while the veterinary patient is awake. The external surface of some teeth may be superficially examined, but the inside surfaces of the teeth (within the oral cavity) cannot be evaluated unless anesthesia or deep sedation is administered. Laboratory blood tests along with […]

In order for any dental program to work properly, home care follow-up is essential. Brushing your pet’s teeth is the single most important procedure you can do to maintain good oral health. If performed regularly, daily brushing will dramatically increase the interval between teeth cleaning appointments. Plaque is constantly being made and deposited in the […]

Pets and their people love being outside in the summertime – and so do mosquitoes. Because mosquitoes are the most common carriers of heartworm disease, keeping pets up to date on preventive heartworm treatments during mosquito season is especially important. Heartworms are exactly that—large worms that live in the hearts of cats and dogs. Known […]

ust when you thought contagious yawns in humans was weird, it’s gotten even weirder: dogs catch our yawns, too! And new studies from Universidade do Porto in Portugal show that dogs are prompted to yawn just from the sound alone. But perhaps the most interesting finding is that our four-legged friends seem to “catch” these […]

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 mailman and […]

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 […]