2021 is right around the corner! As the New Year quickly approaches it is time for our pets to get to their New Year's resolution! We want your pets to live their happiest and healthiest lives! Here are three resolutions your pet can stick to:   Resolution #1:...

Snow and Cold Weather Safety for Pets   December is in full swing and the weather is getting chilly! Despite their fur coat, pets are as susceptible to cold and snow as people, and can quickly succumb to frostbite, hypothermia, and other winter-related...

Why Does My Dog Eat Poop?   There’s a good chance you’ve seen this gross and confusing behavior in your adorable pooch—coprophagia, or feces consumption. Coprophagia is a puzzling and disgusting behavior, especially if you enjoy your dog’s kisses. Your pup may...

Rainbow Bridge Remembrance: 3 Ways to Memorialize Your Pet August 28 is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day—as if you needed a special holiday to celebrate the memory of your beloved pet. However, this day helps commemorate the wonderful life you shared with your companion...

Hit the Trails: Camping Safety for Your Pet As summer fades into fall, there’s no better time to get outdoors and enjoy a camping trip with your furry pal. Sunrise Veterinary Clinic knows you want to experience the delight of the changing leaves, a toasty campfire,...

Our pets can pick up "hitchhikers" known as zoonotic parasites, which can be transmitted from pets to people. Some pets are born with intestinal worms (transmitted from their mother while in utero or through milk). Intestinal parasites can affect your adult cat or...

Like children, young pets thrive on stability, consistency, and a set routine. Knowing what to expect each day reduces a pet’s stress and anxiety, which are a common cause of behavioral issues. Our team at Sunrise Veterinary Clinic has come up with three reasons why...

Are you bringing home a new puppy or kitten? Congratulations! Here are a few tips to keep in mind to help your new bundle of furry joy stays happy and healthy in their new home.  Don't wait; vaccinate Your new puppy or kitten will require a series of vaccines to get...

Even though heartworm disease has been diagnosed in dogs in all 50 states, some myths about this parasitic condition still exist. We're here to separate fact from fiction by dispelling these three common myths.  Myth: I'll know if my pet has heartworm disease....