Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital

04/10/2026

Steele and Beauty came in recently for there annual exam and vaccinations. They are a sweet duo!

04/10/2026

Spring doesn’t just bring warmer weather. It brings predictable increases in toxic exposures.🌷

From lilies and chocolate to xylitol, rodenticides, and cleaning products, seasonal risks shift quickly this time of year. The challenge? Many clients don’t recognize the danger until symptoms appear and by then, time matters.

In this Trends article, developed with Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT (Pet Poison Helpline), you’ll find:

🌿 Common spring toxins
👀 Clinical signs to watch for
🩺 Triage and team communication considerations
🗣️ Practical client education strategies

It also includes a printable client handout 📄 you can use in exam rooms or at discharge to reinforce prevention and early intervention.

Because when it comes to toxic exposures, early recognition — even before symptoms — can make all the difference.

🔗 Read the full article and download the handout: https://hubs.li/Q047-72L0

For additional client-friendly education you can share year-round, encourage pet owners to follow our Healthy Pet Instagram page for accessible, preventative guidance 🐾

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

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04/10/2026

Heartworm disease starts with a single mosquito bite, but what happens next can be anything but simple.

Prevention is easy to stay on top of. Treatment? Not so much. It can be more complex, more expensive, and requires ongoing veterinary care. 🏥

Helping clients understand that difference can make all the impact when it comes to keeping pets protected year-round. 🌳

Link to more heartworm resources and education in the comments

04/10/2026

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital!
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04/04/2026

April is . First aid care is not a substitute for veterinary care, but it may save your pet's life until it receives veterinary treatment.

Our handy checklist tells you all the supplies to have on hand for pet first aid. Download, print and save the full checklist at avma.org/FirstAid.

04/02/2026

We will be closed tomorrow, Friday April 3rd. We will re-open Monday April 6th at 8:00 am.
Hope everyone has a Happy Easter 🐣🐰

In the event of an emergency during this time, please contact Swansboro Animal Emergency and Trauma Center at 910-325-8227 or Coastal Veterinary Emergency Clinic at 910-455-3838.

04/02/2026

❤️ 🐶🐱❤️ April is National Heartworm Awareness Month. Heartworm infection is almost 100% preventable in dogs and cats.

There are several FDA-approved heartworm preventives available in a variety of formulations and your veterinarian can recommend the best method of prevention based upon your pet's risk factors and lifestyle. Find more important information ➡ https://bit.ly/4qnmN81