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Overcoming Feline Obesity: Meet Featured Pet, Harley!

When Harley ruptured his CCL, his pet owners knew it was time for him to lose weight! Unfortunately for Harley, his weight made him unable to become a candidate for surgery. This meant that Harley’s lifestyle was going to have to change for the better.

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Holiday Travel Tips: Traveling Safely With Pets!

During the holiday season, AAA has predicted that over 107.3 million Americans will travel to places outside of their home state (2017). This number is record breaking, with a 3.1% increase in traveling citizens since the year prior. With higher travel volume comes the potential for hazardous travel situations, and it is important to always…

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Island Animal Hospital at Viera Achieves High Level of Veterinary Excellence

Viera, Florida— Island Animal Hospital at Viera has achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Island Animal Hospital at viera has earned AAHA accreditation after a rigorous review of the hospital’s practice protocols, medical equipment, facility and client service. Unlike human hospitals, not all…

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Bird Health Awareness Week: Tips for a Healthy Bird

Birds are extraordinary animals, and although they can be an exciting pet to own, it’s important that bird owners know how to properly care for them. During Bird Health Awareness week, we want to share some important health tips that every bird owner should know. Here Are Three Bird Health Tips for Bird Health Awareness…

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Island Animal Hospital at Viera Expansion!

October 24, 2017 Viera, FL. Island Animal Hospital has completed an expansion of their facility with a larger reception area and new treatment areas.  This expansion means that Island Animal Hospital has continued to grow and thrive in Brevard County. “Island Animal Hospital cares deeply about Brevard County and we are excited to now have…

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Anaphylaxis: How a Quick Response Can Save a life

Meet Maggie, an Island Animal Hospital Pet Patient Who Was Treated for Anaphylaxis! Allergic reactions can be hard to predict, and in some cases even more difficult to diagnose. While minor allergic reactions are common for household pets to experience, there is a potentially fatal and hard to identify form of an allergic reaction to…

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Hurricane Resources for Brevard County Pet Owners

Location Update: We are happy to announce that all Island Animal Hospital locations will be back to normal operating schedule as of September 14th, 2017. We hope that everyone remained safe during Hurricane Irma and we look forward to seeing you and your pets again soon! Here are some useful resources Island Animal Hospital has…

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Pet Parent Warning: Multiple Sonic Booms Expected in August

Starting August 21 and continuing for nearly two weeks and two-to-three times per day, NASA will be conducting a series of Sonic Booms in Atmospheric Turbulence flights, or SonicBAT, that could startle or upset your pets. This post is not meant to cause alarm, but spread awareness. The F-18’s flightpath is positioned in efforts to keep the…

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Fourth of July Safety Tips from Island Animal Hospital

Did you know that more dogs become lost on the Fourth of July than any other day throughout the year? While Fourth of July can be an exciting holiday for a human, it can often become a frightening and confusing night for your pet. Here are Three Useful Tips on Taking Care of Your Pet…

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Hurricane Season is Officially Here

Hurricane season officially runs from June 1 – November 30, and while many Floridians have a plan in place for the season, not everyone considers the effects a strong storm or an evacuation can have on pets. In addition to preparing supplies for your family and familiarizing yourself with evacuation routes, it’s also important to…

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