Tips for Keeping Your Pet Calm During Veterinary Visits

Tips for Keeping Your Pet Calm During Veterinary Visits

Even relatively calm pets feel a bit unnerved at the vet. We get it, and try not to take it personally! The truth is, it’s an unexpected experience that can involve some unwanted poking and prodding, and pets don’t always appreciate the attention. This is evidenced by repetitive lip-licking, whining, dilated pupils, and a general […]

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How to Recognize Signs of Pain in Your Pet: Advice from Sunrise Blvd Animal Hospital

How to Recognize Signs of Pain in Your Pet: Advice from Sunrise Blvd Animal Hospital

When it comes to pain, many pets suffer in silence. Without interrupting pain and treating the potential cause, symptoms can lead to other various health problems. The most common pet pain signs might not always be the most obvious, so it’s best to start by closely observing pet behavior.  

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Common Pet Health Issues and How to Prevent Them: A Guide for Pet Owners

Common Pet Health Issues and How to Prevent Them: A Guide for Pet Owners

We’ve probably said it before, but we’ll say it again: prevention really is worth a pound of cure. This is especially true when it comes to your pet’s health. Take heartworm, for example. Heartworm prevention medication costs $150 to $200 a year. A yearly heartworm screening typically comes in at around $45 to $75. 

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Preparing Your Pet for Their First Veterinary Visit: Tips for a Positive Experience

Preparing Your Pet for Their First Veterinary Visit: Tips for a Positive Experience

Is there anything more exciting than bringing home a new puppy or kitten? We think not. Whether you’ve adopted a pet from a shelter or brought a new friend home from a breeder, your sweet pet may feel skittish and anxious. This is especially true when it comes to her first vet visit, whether it’s […]

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You and Your Newly Adopted Kitten

You and Your Newly Adopted Kitten

Congratulations on your tiny bundle of fluff and fun! Kittens are irresistibly adorable little lovebugs, and if this is your first time owning a kitten, you’re in for a world of whiskery mischief!   Your newly adopted kitten will provide plenty of entertainment, and it’s up to you to provide the care she needs to have […]

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4 Signs Your Dog Needs Immediate Attention

4 Signs Your Dog Needs Immediate Attention

When you’re a pet parent, there’s nothing scarier than the thought of your furry friend getting sick. But because our dogs can’t talk to us, it can be hard to know when to bring Fido in for an urgent vet visit. At Sunrise Blvd Animal Hospital, we offer same-day appointments to get your dog the […]

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