Jul 25, 2023 | Pet Health
If you’re dealing with a dog or cat with diarrhea, you are definitely on the receiving end of a highly unpleasant situation. Your pet most definitely agrees. Understanding what causes diarrhea in pets, knowing how to treat it, and knowing when to call a veterinarian...
Jul 25, 2023 | Pet Health
The answer depends a lot upon whom you ask. Some veterinarians call on research studies to support the connection between Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) and grain-free diets in dogs. In contrast, some grain-free pet food manufacturers point to other studies that don’t...
Jun 22, 2023 | Pet Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 42 % of Americans are considered obese. But obesity is an even bigger problem for their pet family members. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention notes that 59 percent of dogs and 61 percent...
May 25, 2023 | Pet Health
At Jacksonville Community Pet Clinic, we commonly see cats who are experiencing abnormal urination. Unfortunately, the problem can become fairly severe before their pet owner notices they are having an issue. This especially rings true for outdoor and indoor/outdoor...
Apr 27, 2023 | Pet Health
April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, so our veterinarians at Jacksonville Community Pet Clinic wanted to take a deep dive into one of the most common reasons dogs need first aid—choking. It’s a widely known fact that dogs love to chew, and chewing can...
Apr 27, 2023 | Pet Health
There’s an old expression that you’re not getting enough exercise if your dog is overweight. There’s a big kernel of truth to that statement. All dogs need daily exercise regardless of size, breed, or age. But how much is enough? We looked into that topic to celebrate...
