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February: National Pet Dental Month!

Dental Care is extremely important when caring for your pets, so for National Pet Dental Month we wanted to share with you some of our most useful content relating to pet dental care. Video: What is Dental Disease? Blog: Your Pet and Dental Disease https://islandanimal.com/your-pet-and-dental-disease/ Webinar with Dr. Coris https://islandanimal.com/webinar-5-things-for-a-happier-healthier-and-longer-life/

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Jason Smeragulioulo – Kennel and Veterinary Technician

When Jason first moved to Brevard County when at ten years old, Island Animal Hospital was the first veterinary clinic his family brought their family pet to! Now, Jason works as both a Kennel Technician and Veterinary Technician at Island Animal Hospital. What Jason loves most about working with Island Animal Hospital is learning the…

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January is National Walk Your Pet Month!

The new year isn’t only the perfect time for your new beginning, it’s the perfect time for your pet to start their new beginning as well! In a 2016 survey, the APOP, or Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, found that 53.9% of dogs and 58.9% of cats were classified as clinically overweight. This January, we want to encourage…

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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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Jaclyn Colton – Veterinary Technician

Jaclyn Colton is a veterinary technician here at Island Animal Hospital! Jaclyn’s favorite part of working at Island Animal Hospital is taking on a difficult case and being able to work with both the attending veterinarian and owner to come up with a treatment plan. Getting a positive response from the patient and being able to…

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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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