Identifying Foxtails: Recognizing and Avoiding This Common Hazard

Identifying Foxtails: Recognizing and Avoiding This Common Hazard

The term foxtail refers to the sharp, barbed seeds that grow on various weeds and natural grasses. Look at images of grains like barley, millet, and wild rye to get a crystal-clear image of what foxtails look like. It’s easy to see where the name comes from: the seed head looks like a fox’s bushy […]

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Securing Your Furry Loved Ones: Chip Your Pets Month

Securing Your Furry Loved Ones: Chip Your Pets Month

There have been some incredible strides in animal medicine over the last century. Among advancements like digital X-rays, MRIs, and ultrasounds, is a tiny microchip encased in inert glass. Developed in the 1980s, pet microchips became the gold standard for responsible pet ownership. They are indispensable when a pet is lost or missing.

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Home for the Howlidays: Pet Safety Precautions for the Winter Season

Home for the Howlidays: Pet Safety Precautions for the Winter Season

While even our pets can get in on the holiday fun, this time of year does pose some serious risks to their health and well-being. All pets are at an increased risk of holiday-related illnesses or injuries. Our pet safety reminders will help your four-legged buddy get through the holiday season, and help them enjoy […]

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Common Pet Poisons: Household Items to Keep Away from Your Pets

Common Pet Poisons: Household Items to Keep Away from Your Pets

Something as simple and as seemingly harmless as a new houseplant could lead to a sick pet down the road. To help prevent pet poisonings from happening, our team at Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital has put together some pet safety pointers to protect your furry friends from common hazards. 

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Common Household Items That Can Be Dangerous or Toxic to Pets

Common Household Items That Can Be Dangerous or Toxic to Pets

To ensure a pet’s safety, owners must be constantly aware of the risks associated with toxic foods, medication, chemicals and other potential dangers of the world. With a little bit of knowledge and precaution, you can eliminate the most common household items that pose a danger to your pets.

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How to Make Your Own Pet First-Aid Kit

How to Make Your Own Pet First-Aid Kit

Injuries and accidents are a fact of life, and being prepared can prevent a minor pet injury from escalating into something more serious. You can find first-aid kits for four-legged family members already assembled, but it’s easy to make one yourself that is customized to your pet’s needs.  At Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital, we take […]

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Show Your Pet Your Gratitude with Some Seasonal Pet Treats

Show Your Pet Your Gratitude with Some Seasonal Pet Treats

Your pet gives you cuddles and kisses all year round. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to show them what an important part of your family they really are. As you start to plan your own holiday treat menu, be sure to include your furry friends on the list. There are many fun and seasonal pet […]

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Treatment Options for Pets with Cancer

Treatment Options for Pets with Cancer

Maybe your pet hasn’t been themselves for a couple of months or perhaps they get sick suddenly. At the vet’s office, you get the devastating news that your favorite furry friend has cancer. With so many choices for treatment, what is the best route for healing your beloved pet?  Traditional Cancer Treatments Traditional cancer treatments […]

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Cheers! Holiday Party Etiquette for Pet Owners

Cheers! Holiday Party Etiquette for Pet Owners

As the holidays approach, parties, gatherings, dinners, and other festive affairs are being planned. It is a great time of year to get together with everyone you love and share the holiday spirit with them. Most pet owners also want to extend the cheer to their canine or feline friends, celebrating the season with their […]

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Fast Acting: The Best Ways to Protect Your Pet From Smoke and Wildfires

Fast Acting: The Best Ways to Protect Your Pet From Smoke and Wildfires

It is simply part of life here in California. Various disasters like earthquakes, mudslides, and wildfires force people out of their homes every single year, and without preparations, the consequences can be dire.  Even when a natural disaster isn’t right around the corner, though, pets and people can still be affected by it. Wildfire smoke […]

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