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🎃👻 Halloween Pet Toxicity Awareness: Keep the Treats for the Trick-or-Treaters! 👻🎃Halloween is full of fun, costumes, de...
10/15/2026

🎃👻 Halloween Pet Toxicity Awareness: Keep the Treats for the Trick-or-Treaters! 👻🎃

Halloween is full of fun, costumes, decorations, candy, and plenty of tempting smells—but some of our favorite Halloween goodies can be dangerous or even life-threatening to our pets. 🐶🐱

While you’re enjoying the spooky season, take a few extra precautions to help keep your four-legged family members safe!

🍫 CHOCOLATE
Chocolate is one of the most well-known pet toxins. The darker and more concentrated the chocolate, the greater the potential risk. Chocolate can cause vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, abnormal heart rhythms, tremors, seizures, and other serious complications. Never intentionally give chocolate to your pet, and keep candy bowls and trick-or-treat bags safely out of reach.

🍬 XYLITOL & SUGAR-FREE PRODUCTS
Some sugar-free candies, gum, baked goods, and other products may contain xylitol, an ingredient that can be extremely dangerous to dogs. Xylitol can cause a rapid drop in blood sugar and, in some cases, serious liver injury. Always check ingredient labels and keep anything containing xylitol away from pets.

🍇 RAISINS & GRAPES
Raisins and grapes can cause serious kidney problems in dogs, and the amount that may cause illness can be unpredictable. Keep raisin-containing treats, baked goods, and snack foods away from curious pets.

🍭 CANDY & WRAPPERS
Even candy that isn't directly toxic can cause problems if eaten in large amounts. Candy wrappers, sticks, and packaging can also create a choking hazard or contribute to an intestinal obstruction. A curious pet can make quick work of an unattended candy bowl!

🧁 HALLOWEEN BAKED GOODS
Cookies, brownies, cakes, and other homemade treats may contain chocolate, raisins, xylitol, or other ingredients that aren't safe for pets. It's best to keep all human desserts away from your pets—even if they give you their best puppy-dog eyes. 🥺

🎃 PUMPKINS & DECORATIONS
Pumpkins themselves are generally safe for pets in appropriate amounts, but large quantities can cause stomach upset. More importantly, keep pets away from candles, electrical cords, glow sticks, small decorations, and anything they could chew or swallow.

🕯️ CANDLES & HALLOWEEN DECOR
Flames and curious pets don't mix! Keep lit candles and other heat sources well out of reach. Battery-operated candles are a safer alternative. Also watch for small decorations that could be swallowed or become lodged in the digestive tract.

🧟 COSTUMES & STRESS
Not every pet enjoys dressing up or having lots of visitors. Make sure costumes don't restrict breathing, movement, hearing, or vision, and never leave a costumed pet unattended. If your pet becomes anxious with doorbells, knocking, strangers, or loud noises, provide them with a quiet, secure space away from the activity.

🚨 WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOUR PET EATS SOMETHING THEY SHOULDN'T?
Don't wait for symptoms to appear before seeking advice. The sooner a potential poisoning is addressed, the more options your veterinary team may have to help.
If your pet has ingested a potentially toxic substance, be prepared to provide information such as:
• What your pet ate
• Approximately how much they ate
• When the ingestion occurred
• Your pet's weight
• The product's packaging or ingredient list, if available
Do not induce vomiting or give your pet home remedies unless specifically instructed to do so by a veterinarian or veterinary poison-control professional. Some substances can cause additional injury if brought back up.

📞 If you suspect your pet has been poisoned, contact your veterinarian or an appropriate pet poison-control service right away. If your pet is unconscious, having seizures, struggling to breathe, or showing other severe symptoms, seek emergency veterinary care immediately.
At Mansfield Animal Clinic, Dr. Dana Nelson, Dr. Maria Gobrial, and our veterinary team want your entire family—including the furry members—to have a safe, happy, and spooky Halloween! 🎃🐾

Remember: When it comes to Halloween candy and decorations, if your pet can't have it, they shouldn't have access to it.
Have a safe Halloween from all of us at Mansfield Animal Clinic! 🧡🖤🐶🐱

10/14/2026

🐾 National Pet Obesity Awareness Day 🐾

Did you know that carrying extra weight can affect more than just your pet’s appearance? Being overweight can increase the risk of health problems such as arthritis and joint pain, diabetes, heart and respiratory issues, and decreased mobility and quality of life. ❤️

The good news? Small, consistent changes can make a big difference!
⚖️ Regularly monitor your pet’s weight and body condition
🍽️ Measure meals instead of guessing portions
🦴 Keep treats and table scraps to a minimum
🏃‍♀️ Provide regular, age-appropriate exercise and enrichment
🩺 Talk with your veterinarian about the right nutrition and weight goals for your pet
It’s also important to remember that every pet is different. A healthy weight depends on factors such as age, breed, activity level, lifestyle, and overall health. Your veterinarian can help determine what’s appropriate for your individual pet.
At Mansfield Animal Clinic, Dr. Dana Nelson and Dr. Maria Gobrial are here to help your pet maintain a healthy weight and enjoy a happy, active life. 🐶🐱🐾

📞 Call 817-473-1012 to schedule an appointment or talk with our team about your pet’s weight and nutrition.

🐾 We’ll be taking a little paws… 🐾Mansfield Animal Clinic will be CLOSED Monday, October 12th. 🐶🐱💚We’ll be back to our r...
10/08/2026

🐾 We’ll be taking a little paws… 🐾

Mansfield Animal Clinic will be CLOSED Monday, October 12th. 🐶🐱💚

We’ll be back to our regular hours on Tuesday, October 13th!

Thank you for understanding, and we hope everyone (two-legged and four-legged!) has a safe and relaxing Monday! 🐾

🐾 We’re collecting cozy blankets for our furry patients! 🐾Mansfield Animal Clinic is accepting donated blankets to help ...
10/08/2026

🐾 We’re collecting cozy blankets for our furry patients! 🐾

Mansfield Animal Clinic is accepting donated blankets to help keep our patients warm, comfortable, and feeling extra loved during their visits. 🐶🐱💚

If you have gently used or new blankets to donate, we would be incredibly grateful! Please make sure they are clean and free of loose threads or damage.

Thank you for helping us provide a little extra comfort to the pets in our care! 🐾

🎃👻 SOMETHING SPOOKY IS COMING TO MANSFIELD ANIMAL CLINIC! 👻🎃Our team is getting creative, our pumpkins are getting ready...
10/05/2026

🎃👻 SOMETHING SPOOKY IS COMING TO MANSFIELD ANIMAL CLINIC! 👻🎃
Our team is getting creative, our pumpkins are getting ready, and our Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest is just around the corner! 🧡🐾

🎃🕷️ Coming soon:
Our team will be showing off their spooky, silly, creative, and downright adorable pumpkin creations!
And the best part? YOU get to help us pick the winner! 🏆

👀 Keep an eye on our page for pictures of all the pumpkins and details on how you can vote for your favorite!

Who will take home the title of Mansfield Animal Clinic Pumpkin Decorating Champion?

🎃👑Stay tuned… the pumpkins are coming! 👻🐾

🌎🐾 Happy World Animal Day! 🐾🌎Today, we celebrate the incredible animals who share our world and enrich our lives in so m...
10/04/2026

🌎🐾 Happy World Animal Day! 🐾🌎

Today, we celebrate the incredible animals who share our world and enrich our lives in so many different ways. From the pets who greet us at the door, to the animals who support our communities, inspire us, and simply remind us to slow down and appreciate the world around us—every animal deserves kindness, compassion, and respect. ❤️

World Animal Day is also an opportunity to recognize the importance of responsible pet ownership and quality veterinary care. Providing animals with proper nutrition, preventive healthcare, a safe environment, mental enrichment, and plenty of love can make a meaningful difference in their health and quality of life. 🩺🐶🐱

Our pets rely on us to be their advocates. They can't tell us when something hurts, when they're feeling unwell, or when something has changed. That's why regular wellness care and paying attention to changes in their behavior, appetite, weight, activity, and habits are so important.

At Mansfield Animal Clinic, we feel incredibly fortunate to care for the animals who walk through our doors and to partner with their families throughout every stage of life. Dr. Dana Nelson, Dr. Maria Gobrial, and our entire team are passionate about helping pets live healthier, happier lives. 🐾💙

Today, take a moment to celebrate the animals in your life. Give them an extra belly rub, an enrichment activity, a favorite toy, or simply a little more of your time. And remember that caring for animals means advocating for their health, safety, comfort, and well-being every day—not just today.

🐾 To every animal, big and small: thank you for making our world a better place.
Happy World Animal Day from all of us at Mansfield Animal Clinic! 🌎❤️🐾
📞 817-473-1012

10/01/2026

🐾 Celebrate National Pet Wellness Month! 🐾

October is a great reminder that keeping your pet healthy starts with preventive care—not just treating problems when they arise. 💙
Routine wellness exams allow your veterinarian to monitor your pet’s health over time and catch potential concerns early, sometimes before you notice any signs at home.
During a wellness visit, our veterinary team may evaluate:
🩺 Overall health: A nose-to-tail physical exam can help identify changes in your pet’s heart, lungs, skin, eyes, ears, and more.
🦷 Dental health: Dental disease is common in pets and can affect their overall health and comfort if left untreated.
⚖️ Weight & nutrition: Maintaining a healthy weight and appropriate diet can help reduce the risk of many health problems.
🦠 Parasite prevention: Fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites can affect pets of all ages. Prevention is an important part of keeping your pet protected.
💉 Vaccinations: Your veterinarian can recommend vaccines based on your pet’s age, lifestyle, environment, and individual risk factors.
🐾 Behavior & lifestyle: Changes in behavior, activity, appetite, or habits can sometimes be early indicators that something isn’t quite right.
❤️ Every pet is different. Puppies, kittens, adults, and senior pets all have different healthcare needs. Wellness care should be tailored to your pet’s age, lifestyle, breed, and individual health history.
At Mansfield Animal Clinic, Dr. Dana Nelson and Dr. Maria Gobrial are here to help you make informed decisions about your pet’s health at every stage of life.

📞 Call 817-473-1012 to schedule your pet’s wellness exam.
Because the best care isn’t just about helping pets feel better when they’re sick—it’s about helping them stay healthy for the years ahead. 🐶🐱🐾

🌎🐾 World Rabies Day | September 28 🐾🌎Rabies is a serious and preventable viral disease that affects the central nervous ...
09/28/2026

🌎🐾 World Rabies Day | September 28 🐾🌎

Rabies is a serious and preventable viral disease that affects the central nervous system of mammals—including dogs, cats, wildlife, and people. Once clinical signs develop, rabies is almost always fatal, which is why prevention and vaccination are so important. ❤️

🐶🐱 Vaccination saves lives.
Keeping your pets current on their rabies vaccinations is one of the most effective ways to protect them, your family, and your community. Rabies vaccination requirements and schedules vary by species and location, so talk with your veterinarian about what is appropriate for your pet.

🦇🦊 Wildlife can carry rabies.
In the United States, rabies is most commonly found in wild mammals such as bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes. Never approach or attempt to handle wildlife that appears sick, injured, unusually tame, or is behaving abnormally.

⚠️ What counts as a potential exposure?
Rabies is primarily transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal, most commonly through a bite. Scratches or saliva contacting broken skin or the eyes, nose, or mouth can also potentially result in exposure.

If your pet is bitten or has direct contact with wildlife:
➡️ Do not handle the wild animal yourself.
➡️ Safely separate your pet from the animal if you can do so without putting yourself at risk.
➡️ Contact your veterinarian as soon as possible.
➡️ Contact local animal control or public health authorities regarding the wildlife involved.
➡️ If you were bitten, scratched, or otherwise exposed, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water and seek medical advice promptly.

🧠 Know the signs—but don’t rely on them.
Rabies can cause changes in behavior, unusual aggression or fearfulness, difficulty swallowing, excessive drooling, weakness, paralysis, seizures, and other neurological symptoms. However, an animal cannot be diagnosed with rabies simply by looking at its behavior.

💚 Protecting pets protects people.
Keeping pets vaccinated, avoiding contact with wildlife, and reporting potential exposures are all important parts of rabies prevention. Vaccination doesn’t just protect one animal—it helps create a safer community for everyone.

This World Rabies Day, let’s remember: Vaccinate. Prevent. Protect. 🐾🌎

If you aren’t sure whether your pet’s rabies vaccination is current, contact your veterinary team. We’re happy to help keep your pets—and your family—protected. ❤️

🐰🌎 Happy International Rabbit Day! 🌎🐰Today we’re celebrating rabbits of all kinds—from cherished family companions to th...
09/26/2026

🐰🌎 Happy International Rabbit Day! 🌎🐰

Today we’re celebrating rabbits of all kinds—from cherished family companions to the wild rabbits and hares that play an important role in our ecosystems. 💚

Rabbits are intelligent, social, and surprisingly complex animals. As pets, they require much more than a small cage and a bowl of food. A healthy rabbit needs unlimited grass hay, fresh greens, clean water, appropriate housing, daily exercise, enrichment, and regular veterinary care. 🥬🌿

🐾 Did you know?
• Rabbits’ teeth grow continuously throughout their lives, making proper nutrition especially important.
• They are social animals and benefit from companionship and interaction.
• Rabbits can be litter trained!
• Spaying and neutering can help prevent certain health and behavioral problems.
• Rabbits are prey animals and may hide signs of illness, so subtle changes in eating, behavior, or bathroom habits should be taken seriously.

Whether you share your home with a rabbit, admire wild rabbits from a distance, or simply think they’re adorable, today is a great reminder to respect, protect, and appreciate these amazing animals. 🐇💕

Here’s to every bunny—big, small, domestic, wild, floppy-eared, upright-eared, and everything in between! 🌎🐰

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1258 N Main Street Ste 120
Mansfield, TX
76063

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Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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