January is National Walk Your Dog Month

On some winter days, dog walks can feel like more of a chore than a good time. That’s kind of the point behind January’s designation as Walk Your Dog Month. During these "coldest" and shortest days of the year, we all need an excuse to jazz up the daily stroll with the pup and get [...]

Animals and COVID-19

CDC is aware of a small number of animals, including dogs and cats, reported to be infected with SARS-CoV-2 after close contact with people with COVID-19. The USDA and CDC recently reported confirmed infection with SARS-CoV-2 in two pet cats with mild respiratory illness in New York, which were the first confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 [...]

All Reindeers Have Been Cleared to Travel

Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen have been cleared for travel by the North Pole’s veterinarian! “After a full examination and review of their medical records, I’m pleased to say Santa’s reindeer are healthy, in great shape, and ready to fly on Christmas Eve. It’s important that we make [...]

Simple Leash Etiquette

Let's keep chatting about ways to liven up your winter walks with leash ABCs and simple etiquette. Choose the right leash. Many of us live in developments and neighborhoods where leashes are an absolute must. Choose the right one for you and your dog and your specific circumstances to set you up right for positive [...]

Spring is Here!

Spring is here! That means it’s time to say “goodbye” to winter and “hello” to more opportunities to spend quality time outside with your dog. Here are some spring health care tips for dogs in Jacksonville to make sure that your pet is properly taken care of during this season of the year. Pests and [...]

The Future is Female

Intracoastal West Vet Hospital is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month! We are happy to report there are now a huge number of women in the veterinary industry and there are some very promising changes needed to create an equal future. Early on in veterinary medicine, only around 0.8% of graduates were women. Today they [...]

Is your pet up to date on Flea and Tick prevention?

Flea and tick season is upon us, and nothing annoys a dog more than those pesky pests. Responsible dog owners know that their canine companion’s warm body and soft fur is a personal paradise for these insects. But once they move in — and begin feeding on your pet’s blood — they can cause a [...]

Brushing 101 with Dr. M

You don't have to be a Veterinarian to properly brush your pet's teeth! We cannot stress the importance of oral hygiene for pets enough. Oral health is linked to systemic health, and infection and inflammation in the mouth can be transported to internal organs like the heart and kidneys and cause dysfunction and disease. Preventing [...]

Hank is Cancer-Free After Battling a Mast Cell Tumor

We are happy to announce that our sweet Hank is cancer-free after battling a Mast Cell Tumor on his front left leg for the last two months. All thanks to just one treatment of an FDA-approved local treatment called STELFONTA® by Virbac. What is a Mast Cell Tumor? Mast cell tumors are a common form [...]

Vet Tech Week at Intracoastal West Vet Hospital

Today marks the first day of Staff Appreciation/Vet Tech Week, which celebrates the hard work, skill, and love that each of our staff members brings to work every day throughout the year. Here at Intracoastal West Veterinary Hospital in Jacksonville, FL we will be taking each day this week to honor each of our [...]

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