Flea and Tick 101: How to Protect Your Pet

Flea and Tick 101: How to Protect Your Pet

There are very few, if any, drawbacks to being a pet owner. They give us so much, it almost feels like we are forever in their debt. There is one thing we can do to repay them, though: keep them safe from harm. Among the many ways to establish and uphold all manner of safety […]

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Spring Cleaning Safety Tips for Pet Owners

Spring Cleaning Safety Tips for Pet Owners

With sunnier skies and warmer weather comes a natural urge to freshen up our living spaces. But if there are animal friends in your midst, it’s important to keep spring cleaning pet safety in mind. At Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital, your pet’s health and safety is always our number one priority. In this blog, our […]

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Reducing Stress At Veterinary Visits

Reducing Stress At Veterinary Visits

Veterinary offices are filled with unusual sights, sounds, smells, and people. It’s no surprise that all these new sensations can cause stress at veterinary visits. At Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital, we want our animal friends to live their healthiest lives and stay up to date with their medical care. To take some of the bite […]

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The Importance of Spaying and Neutering Your Pet

The Importance of Spaying and Neutering Your Pet

Why spay or neuter your pet? Because spaying and neutering pets is one of the most important steps pet parents can take to protect their pet’s ongoing health and to help the local community with pet population control. Most pets can be safely spayed or neutered by the time they’re 6 months old, but you […]

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Kickstart the New Year with a Monthly Pet Health Checklist

Kickstart the New Year with a Monthly Pet Health Checklist

The start of a new year is the perfect time to prioritize your pet’s health and well-being. Creating a monthly pet health checklist is one of the best ways to stay on top of their care. At Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital, we’re all about helping you maintain your pet’s health routine so they can stay […]

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Pet Safety Guide for a Fun and Fear-Free Halloween

Pet Safety Guide for a Fun and Fear-Free Halloween

Halloween is a fun-filled time for costumed ghosts and goblins, but the spooky sights and sounds can be frightening for our furry friends. Your pet might be a Halloween pro who enjoys getting in on the fun, but Halloween dangers for pets can be lurking where you least expect them. In this pet Halloween safety […]

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How to Keep Your Senior Pet Healthy and Happy

How to Keep Your Senior Pet Healthy and Happy

As our pets age, they start to need a little extra care from us to keep them feeling their best. Whether you’ve got a senior dog or an older cat, it’s important to understand the changes they’re going through. When you’re informed about senior pet health, you can keep up with the extra duties that […]

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The Best Ways to Exercise Your Pet Indoors

The Best Ways to Exercise Your Pet Indoors

With temperatures trending downward, indoor playtime is on the rise. And if you’re looking for the perfect indoor pet games for rainy or chilly days, you’ve come to the right place! It’s important to keep pets active year-round, so in this blog, our team at Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital shares a variety of indoor pet […]

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How to Deal with Separation Anxiety in Pets

How to Deal with Separation Anxiety in Pets

Separation anxiety is common among pets regardless of age, background, lifestyle, or home environment. While it may be seen more often in younger animals learning how to cope with solitude, older pets, especially seniors experiencing cognitive decline or vision/hearing loss, may feel panic at the sight of their owner’s car keys or packed lunch. Any […]

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Understanding Heartworm Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

Understanding Heartworm Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

Heartworm disease is spread by mosquitoes. As parasites, they pick up microscopic worms called Dirofilaria immitis in the blood of infected animals during blood meals. Once in their system, mosquitoes deposit the worms directly into the bloodstream of their next target when feeding.  Heartworm disease is present in all 50 states, and it’s becoming more […]

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