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Pet Health: Heartworm Disease – "Prevention is Key!"

Here are a few key pieces of information and additional tips from the vets and staff at Island Animal Hospital.

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4 Simple Resolutions To Improve Your Pet’s Health

4 Simple Ways to Improve Your Pet’s Health When you welcome a new pet into the family, you are gaining a new best friend.  Being a pet owner comes with the responsibility of ensuring your friend is living a healthy and happy lifestyle.  Do you find it tough to stay on top of your pet’s…

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4 Simple New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Your Pet’s Health

This year, resolve to better manage your pet’s health! Here are some tips from the vets and staff at Island Animal Hospital.

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Holiday Pet Safety Tips

This magical season can create some holiday hazards for your pets. Here are some things to keep in mind.

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VIDEO: What is Dental Disease?

That bad dog/cat breath can be a sign of something more serious!  Watch this video for some quick tips on ensuring your pet has optimal dental health.

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Halloween Pet Safety Reminders

Are costumes safe for your pet? Which candies are harmful to them? Here are some important Halloween pet safety reminders from Island Animal Hospital vets.

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Caring for Senior Pet Tips

As pets become ‘senior’, their bodies become less able to cope with physical or environmental stress. Both dogs and cats are very good at hiding signs of illness, and health problems can appear quickly. Most experts agree that healthy senior cats should see their veterinarians every 6 months.

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Susan Stitzel – Office Manager

With over 30 years in veterinary care, Susan is an Island Animal Hospital staff member who has quite the story to tell! After attending Auburn University, Susan moved to Melbourne and became co-owner of Melbourne Animal Hospital in 1988.

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Fleas & Ticks: Protecting Your Pets from Parasites

Fleas and ticks are external parasites that can cause serious diseases and extreme discomfort for your pet.

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Summer Pet Safety Tips

Here are some pro tips from the staff at Island Animal Hospital that will help keep your pet safe and happy during those hot summer months!

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