Category: Medical Services

Why Does My Dog Keep Getting Ear Infections? The Real Cause

Why Does My Dog Keep Getting Ear Infections? The Real Cause A veterinarian in scrubs examines a dog's ear during a diagnostic exam for recurring ear infections.

If your dog has had more than one ear infection, you’ve probably noticed a pattern. You treat it. It clears up. Then a few weeks or months later, it comes back. Each time, you do the same thing — and each time, you end up back at the same place. That cycle isn’t bad luck. […]

Signs Your Male Cat Has a Urinary Blockage & Why It’s an Emergency

Signs Your Male Cat Has a Urinary Blockage & Why It’s an Emergency A veterinarian in scrubs examines a tabby cat on an exam table, relevant to recognizing signs of urinary blockage in male cats.

If you’ve noticed your male cat making repeated trips to the litter box without producing urine, or straining and vocalizing while trying to go, you may be watching a medical emergency unfold in real time. A urinary blockage is one of the most serious conditions a cat can face, and in male cats, it’s more […]

Download Our Free Pet Portal Mobile App!

We're excited to announce that we now have a pet portal mobile app! With the PetCare by DaySmart Vet mobile app, you can easily:
• Book, confirm, or cancel appointments
• Pay for appointment deposits and invoices
• Quickly access pet vitals and medical records
To get started, simply download the PetCare app for iPhone or Android, create an account, and select "SJB Animal Care Center" as your veterinarian within the app. It's that simple!

At SJB Animal Care Center, we take pride in delivering personalized, compassionate care to our patients and their guardians in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Office Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00am – 6:00pm
Sat By appointment, boarding only
Sun By appointment, boarding only