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We are excited to partner with Friends of Jacksonville Animals to help sweet Onyx!

Hey everyone, meet Willow! Willow is a one year old pomsky with a passion for surfing! Yes, you heard that right, surfing! Willow had to visit our cardiology department due to coughing episodes and a heart murmur. After her echocardiogram and ECG were performed, Dr. Borde was able to let her owners know she could continue doing what she loves. Please enjoy these photos Willow’s owners provided. She recently won 2nd place at the Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza in Flagler Beach Florida. Way to go Willow! ❤️

The staff at IVS had an amazing opportunity to visit the animals at Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation. Click the link to learn more about our visit and how you can help the animals!

https://www.vetheart.com/2023/03/13/ivs-visits-carson-springs-wildlife-conservation-foundation/

IVS went on a cruise!
https://www.vetheart.com/2022/10/12/ivs-cruise-crew-2022/

Dr. Borde, our cardiologist, performed an echocardiogram on Brevard Zoo's coati, Agave.

https://www.vetheart.com/2022/04/06/cardiology-check-up-on-a-coati/

We are Proud to be a Part of Our Community!

https://www.vetheart.com/2022/01/19/were-proud-to-be-a-part-of-our-community/

"A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down." -Robert Benchley

These baby animals love the snow! https://bit.ly/2ZbFO6L

12 Baby Animals Who Are Excited for Winter Celebrate the cold weather season with these cute, baby animals who love wintertime. Forget hibernation, these animals love to play in the snow, too!

It’s challenging to know whether or not you can trust your dog around children. Follow these steps to keep both your dog and your kids safe. https://bit.ly/3lmCYUB

Aggression Aggression is the most common and most serious behavior problem in dogs. It's also the number-one reason why pet parents seek professional help from behaviorists, trainers and veterinarians.

Collies are predisposed to this eye disease, but it can occur in all breeds. https://bit.ly/33JKIaX

What Is Collie Eye and How Does a Dog Get It? Collie eye anomaly is a disease of the eye that affects more than just collies. Learn what this disease is and what breeds are at risk.

Encourage your kids to help at animal shelters when they’re young! https://bit.ly/30NTsOE

How Kids Can Help Animals in Shelters: An Expert Guide - Petful Teach them the value of social responsibility by allowing them to volunteer — or help shelters in a variety of ways. Here's where to start.

"An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” ―Martin Buber

Snuggling shelter kitties can be mutually beneficial! https://bit.ly/3junkWd

Can Snuggling with Shelter Cats Improve Their Health? An interesting new study shows that keeping shelter cats healthier only takes a little affection. Learn how the study was run, and what it means to a behavior expert.

How does antibiotic resistance affect you and your pets? https://bit.ly/3B61pKU

Antibiotic Resistance in Cats and Dogs - PetPlace Maintaining your cat or dog's hygiene and properly administering medication are two ways to fight antimicrobial resistance.

Is it true that dogs can't see color? The answer may surprise you! https://bit.ly/2Zoz8lU

Do Dogs See in Color? (And Other Canine Eyesight Questions.) - Petful When it comes to who has better night vision, dogs win out over humans. But do dogs see in color? This article explains that and more.

Fostering and volunteering are great ways to help your local shelter! Alachua County has some amazing shelters and rescues. https://alachuacounty.us/Depts/animalServices/Pages/AnimalServices.aspx

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One Health Day brings together experts and the community to work towards improving health for people, animals, and our shared environment. https://bit.ly/3GeLn5a

One Health Day | One Health | CDC November 3, 2021, marks the sixth annual One Health Day, a global campaign that celebrates and brings attention to the need for a One Health approach to address shared health threats at the human-animal-environment interface.

Keep an eye out for red or cloudy eyes in your dog, as it could mean one of these conditions. https://bit.ly/2XC0OD3

Keep an Eye Out for These Common Eye Conditions in Dogs - PetPlace Your dog's eyes are an important part of their everyday healthcare needs. We list 6 serious eye conditions to watch out for.

Here's what you should know about your kitten's dental health. https://bit.ly/3AcKu9O

Keeping Your Kitten’s Teeth Clean The only disease that affects 75% of cats by age three, learn how to keep your cat free of this underestimated health problem.

"Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life." —James Cromwell

Dogs have been seeking scraps from the Thanksgiving table for longer than you might think! https://bit.ly/3jsiKHW

Were Dogs Present at the First Thanksgiving? - PetPlace Would it surprise you to learn that dogs were at the 1st Thanksgiving? At least 2 dogs came over on the Mayflower & helped settlers with the hunt.

What does it mean if your dog has diabetes? https://bit.ly/31t0vIK

Diabetes in Dogs: Type 1 vs. Type 2 Can dogs get diabetes? What’s the difference between Type 1 and Type 2? Learn how canine diabetes affects dogs and what you can do to help them live their best, healthiest life.

What can you do to lower your cat’s risk of getting cancer? https://bit.ly/3k9GMYU

Cancer and Cats: What Every Pet Parent Should Know While most people know that cancer is a leading cause of death in humans, many are unaware that cancer is also one of the leading causes of death in older cats.

That lump on your dog doesn't necessarily mean cancer! https://bit.ly/3EcmdDp

Understanding Tumors, Growths, and Cysts in Dogs Does your dog have a tumor, lump, growth, or cyst? Learn about the different types of lumps, bumps, and tumors commonly seen on dogs.

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in older dogs. Here's what you should know. https://bit.ly/2XesePp

The Five Most Common Questions about Cancer in Dogs Cancer affects a staggering number of animals and is one of the leading causes of death among pets. Click here for important answers about cancer in dogs.