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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The Importance of Walking Your Dog

The Importance of Walking Your Dog

Regular exercise is essential for a dog’s health and well-being. It’s essential to provide your dog with plenty of opportunities to exercise, whether through walks, runs, playtime, or other activities. Another benefit? It gives you a chance to get moving and stay healthy too!

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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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Everything You Need to Know About Heartworm

Everything You Need to Know About Heartworm

April is Heartworm Awareness Month, which means we get to share some of our most important tips about heartworm prevention. If you’re considering getting a new puppy or kitten, or if it’s been a while since your pet last took his or her heartworm medication, it’s time for a refresher course on heartworm disease.  What […]

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Year-Round Parasite Prevention Stops Fleas and Ticks

Year-Round Parasite Prevention Stops Fleas and Ticks

One of the biggest downfalls of owning pets is the possibility of a flea infestation or tick-borne illnesses infiltrating your house. Luckily, with a take-charge approach to parasite prevention, you can reduce the risks associated with these awful bugs and safeguard your pet’s health all year long.  The Real Deal At best, fleas and ticks […]

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March Madness: Getting a New Puppy

March Madness: Getting a New Puppy

There are few things as exciting as bringing a new puppy into your home. This cute little character is like a wind-up toy, recharging her batteries before bouncing around the house again. And although you’d rather spend your time playing with this charming little creature, training a puppy is also important. Without it, they might […]

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Why is My Cat Sneezing?

Why is My Cat Sneezing?

We are no strangers to snotty, sneezy kitties at Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital. Understanding the causes of sneezing in cats can be a little complicated, but it is a problem our feline friends experience fairly frequently. If you are wondering “why is my cat sneezing,” look no further—we have your answers. Potential Causes of Sneezing […]

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Why Pet Dental Care Is So Important

Why Pet Dental Care Is So Important

Sure, wolves and lions and other wild canids and felids may live out their lives without ever seeing a toothbrush. That doesn’t mean, though, that dental care for our animals doesn’t make a difference. Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital gets to witness the impact of good pet dental health on a daily basis, and for pet […]

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