Island Animal Hospital on Cocoa Beach

11/28/2024

From our family to yours, warmest wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving! - Island Animal Hospital on Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach Turkey Trot 5k

11/27/2024

Our office will be closed Thanksgiving Day! We will reopen on Friday, November 29th at 7am. In case of an animal emergency, click on the link below for the animal emergency hospital nearest you! https://islandanimal.com/services/animal-emergency-care
We wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!

11/25/2024

🏃‍♀️ 🐾 Honored to support the community. Keep watch as our entire staff and doctors will be out in full force. 🐾 🦃

10/16/2024

Thank you for your commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for all animals!!

10/14/2024

We value veterinary technicians every day of the year and thank them for all they do. During National Veterinary Technician Week, we honor their commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for all animals. Please join us in celebrating these important team members the week of October 13th - 19th!!

10/10/2024

Our hospital will reopen on Friday, October 11th at 7am. We hope everyone was safe during the hurricane! In the meantime, if you have an animal emergency, click on the link below to find the nearest animal emergency hospital.
https://islandanimal.com/services/animal-emergency-care

10/08/2024

Due to hurricane Milton, our hospital will close at noon on Wednesday. We will reopen as soon as possible after the storm. Watch for updates here on Facebook, www.islandanimal.com or call our hospital for an updated voice message.Take care and stay safe!

10/07/2024

10/07/2024

🐾 As the storm approaches, make sure you have a pet disaster plan for your fur babies.

💧 Good rule of thumb is a gallon water for you per day and the same for them to be safe.

💊 Today is the day to call to get any medications you may need as well as copies of vaccination records.

💞 Remember that we are all in this together. Be kind to each other. Help wherever you can. We are here for you.

10/02/2024

Island Animal Hospital On Cocoa Beach will be collecting hurricane pet relief supplies. This includes but is not limited to unopened bags of cat, dog, bird, pocket pet food. Also pet carriers, collars, leashes, bedding, bottled water, etc.
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We may have lucked out from the storm, but our neighbors have not. Be kind to each other and help where you can. 💞

09/30/2024

Did your dog miss his or her annual heartworm test? Your veterinarian can test your pet quickly and safely, so DON'T WAIT!

09/26/2024

Fall may be here, but the whine of mosquitoes--and the threat of heartworms--is still with us!

09/09/2024

🐾 Sometimes the work week gets hectic, we understand! That is why our Cocoa Beach location will now be available for you every Saturday 7am-11am!
Give us a call at (321)783-6463 to schedule your appointment today. We look forward to seeing you soon! 🐾

08/29/2024

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. If you have an animal emergency, click on the link below to find the nearest animal emergency hospital.
https://islandanimal.com/services/animal-emergency-care/

08/05/2024

Meet our technician Jessica’s dog Peggy! Peggy is a 12 year old Pomeranian mix who is enjoying life to the fullest! One ingredient that helps her run and play like a pup everyday is a medication called Librela.

Librela is a medication that treats pain associated with osteoarthritis in dogs. It's the first and only FDA-approved monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy for this purpose in the United States! Librela is a subcutaneous injection given at the clinic. Some dogs may see a decrease in pain within a week of the first dose, but it may take until after the second dose for the full effects to be noticeable.

Multiple staff members in our facility use this treatment on their pets, showing you that they trust and believe in it. We have success stories like Peggy to show it off. 💕
If you have questions we are here for you. Or you can just enjoy these marvelous photos of Peggy 🐾

07/25/2024

Meet Chewie! This adorable guy is at Island Animal Hospital for a neuter procedure today. Being neutered has health benefits and can provide protection against some potentially serious diseases. Spaying female dogs and cats can prevent uterine infection and reduce the risk of breast cancer. Neutering males can eliminate their risk of testicular cancer and reduce their risk of developing enlarged prostate glands (known as benign prostatic hyperplasia).

While both spaying and neutering are major surgical procedures, they are also the most common surgeries performed by veterinarians on cats and dogs. Our veterinarians can recommend a surgical plan specially tailored to your pet's needs. Before the procedure, your veterinarian will thoroughly examine your pet to ensure they're in good health. General anesthesia will be used to keep your pet comfortable and asleep during the surgery, and medications will be given to minimize pain during and after. After surgery, you'll be asked to keep your pet calm and quiet for a few days, as the incision heals.

When it comes to dogs, there is no one-size-fits-all recommendation. The optimal timing of spaying or neutering is as individual as your pet. Consult with our veterinarians, who can help you decide based on your dog's breed, age, s*x, personality, role (e.g., pet or working dog), home environment, and health status. We are always here for you!