Sunrise Pet Clinic, PLLC

11/03/2024

Hahaha. So glad Arizona just leaves it alone!

Don’t forget clocks go back one hour Sunday Nov 3rd. Here is a little guide to setting those clocks. Our Christmas open house is Nov 23 & 24.

10/30/2024

From Dr. Rademaker:

“Hey - love the National Cat day Facebook post. I don’t do Facebook but here are the many faces of the spayed/neutered stray cats of Istanbul, Athens and, the final one- Rome😉”

10/29/2024

Happy National Cat Day! It’s a great day to give your cat some extra love. Whether it’s cuddles, playtime, or a special treat, they’ll enjoy it! Do you have a cat you’re celebrating today?

10/27/2024

Just a little heads up for tomorrow.
The Mexican Tradition of the “Day of the Dead also includes animals on Sunday.

Dia de Los Mu***os

ThankYou Tina Garza for reminding us.

10/25/2024

Wish I had thought of creating this!

For those who struggle with nail trims on their dogs, this is for YOU!!

10/22/2024

Poor guy! Never forget to put the stairs back 😱

10/19/2024

Have a great weekend.

10/16/2024

Happy Wednesday! Check out this cute Halloween poodle 🎃

13.2M likes, 34.3K comments. “Edea would literally die for the apple chips, or maybe shes already dead? 💀”

10/14/2024

While it’s TECHnically “Vet Tech week” here at SPC, we celebrate ALL support staff!

A team is a team, and all roles are equally important!

Stop down and say hi as we celebrate all of us! 💜

10/10/2024

Please share!

Are you in need of FREE VET CARE for your pets?

IMPACT of Southern Arizona's long time community partner Golder Ranch Fire District is hosting a FREE wellness and spay/neuter services event in partnership with PACC's mobile medical unit and Karen's Karing Van on Wednesday, October 23rd.

Location: 3885 E. Golder Ranch Dr.
Surgery Check-in is at 7am (40 spots available; plan to arrive early!)
Wellness services 9am to 4pm (available to the first 300 pets)
*The Wellness services include microchips, vaccines & wellness exams.

10/08/2024

October is National Pet Wellness Month! 🐕🐈🍁🍂

Here are some ways you can celebrate:

1. Be mindful of everyday household items that could be harmful to your pets, such as toxic plants and strong cleaning chemicals. As we enter a season when essential oils and candles are used more frequently, remember that some of these can pose risks to your pets' health.
2. Help your pet achieve a healthy weight! Maintaining a fit and lean physique can minimize the risk of joint issues and support better metabolic health.
3. Schedule regular veterinary visits to make sure health problems are spotted early.
4. Dedicate extra time to giving your pet exercise. Mental stimulation and physical activities are very important to your pet's well being!
5. Offer your pet quality food - make sure that you have a proper feeding schedule and that the diet you are giving your pet meets their nutritional needs.

Spicing up our pets' daily routines with some fun and creativity can boost their health and happiness. A content pet brightens our lives, turning our homes into joyful spaces filled with laughter, wagging tails, and soothing purrs!

10/08/2024

I came across this calligramme (shaped poem) today and wanted to share for all the dog people. 🐕❤️

10/07/2024

Can you help?

Through AVMF, your generous gifts help support the medical care of injured or abandoned animals, disaster relief efforts, education, scholarships for technicians and veterinary students, and research to help prevent, diagnose, and treat animal diseases.

10/01/2024

Have an anxious pup when they come to see us?

Talk to any of us about happy/fun visits.

Here is an article which talks about what they are and what these visits can hopefully do to help.

Want to help your dog feel more comfortable during vet visits? Learn more about Happy Vet Visits!

09/30/2024

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09/26/2024

Endless…..

09/24/2024

RECALL ALERT. RECALL ALERT.

Answers Pet Food withdraws certain lots of dog food after Salmonella and/or Listeria were found by the FDA in four samples.

09/19/2024

We had a PAINT PARTY courtesy of Linda McMahon and Boehringer Ingelheim tonight. Such fun.

“Paint The Town” guided us to these creations.

Painting with a brush is much more difficult than drawing with a pencil.

09/17/2024

Oh my.

🚨 URGENT NEWS from PACC 🚨: We took in 88 dogs from a single home on Saturday evening, pushing the shelter to a record high capacity of 628 dogs.

PACC’s Animal Protection Services team received a call from the Tucson Police Department late on Saturday evening regarding a home that was being condemned. PACC officers found a large number of small terrier and Dachshund-type dogs at the property, including several litters of puppies. The majority of the dogs have been surrendered by the owner and will be available for adoption or foster from PACC once they have been medically and behaviorally evaluated, with some available as early as today.

PACC is in IMMEDIATE need of fosters and adopters for the dogs at PACC. With 628 dogs in our shelter, the need is now.

We have many adult dogs in need of foster/adoptive homes as well as several litters of moms and puppies who need foster homes. All dogs and puppies are currently FREE to adopt. If you can help, please come to PACC today. We are open from noon to 7 p.m.

09/11/2024

September is ! According to the NAVC, more than 45 million household pets suffer from chronic or acute pain. Here are some signs that your pet might be experiencing chronic or acute pain:

🐾 Reduced activity level
🥫 Decreased interest in food or water
🧻Sudden changes in bathroom use
🫁 An increased respiratory rate
⚽ Behavioral changes; sudden changes in the routine your pet may normally follow

These are just a few indicators that your pet might be suffering from chronic or acute pain. If you notice any of these symptoms, please don’t hesitate to contact us to schedule an appointment!

Monitoring your pet for signs of pain is a proactive approach that helps detect discomfort early, allowing for timely intervention to ensure your pet remains pain-free.

1) “September is Animal Pain Awareness Month.” NAVC, North American Veterinary Community, 1 Sept. 2023, https://navc.com/september-is-animal-pain-awareness-month/.
2) Staszewski, Artur. “My Dog.” Flickr, 2013.

09/11/2024

I think we can all agree, we will never forget.

It was the dogs. The dogs are what got me.

A few years ago we visited the 9/11 Memorial Museum, and we saw a lot. Twisted steel girders. Baby-faced portraits of the deceased. Mutilated emergency vehicles.

But it was the dogs that wrecked me.

The dog exhibit is pretty small. Located in the far corner of the museum, with photographs of search and rescue dogs.

You see dogs nosing through rubble, wearing safety harnesses. You see them in their prime. They’re all deceased now. But they were spectacular.

There was Riley. Golden retriever. He was trained to find living people. But, he didn’t find any. Instead, he recovered the remains of firefighters. Riley kept searching for a live survivor, but found none. Riley’s morale tanked.

“I tried my best to tell Riley he was doing his job,” said his handler. “He had no way to know that when firefighters and police officers came over to hug him, and for a split second you can see them crack a smile—that Riley was succeeding at doing an altogether different job. He provided comfort. Or maybe he did know.”

There was Coby and Guiness. Black and yellow Labs. From California. Surfer dogs. They found dozens of human remains.

And Abigail. Golden Lab. Happy. Energetic. Committed. Big fan of bacon.

Sage. A border collie. Cheerful. Endless energy. Her first mission was searching the Pentagon wreckage after the attacks. She recovered the body of the terrorist who piloted American Airlines Flight 77.

Jenner. Black Lab. At age 9, he was one of the oldest dogs on the scene. Jenner’s handler, Ann Wichmann, remembers:

“It was 12 to 15 stories high of rubble and twisted steel. My first thought was, ‘I can't send Jenner into that…’ At one point, [Jenner] disappeared down a hole under the rubble and I was like, ‘Ugggggh!' Such a heart-stopping moment..."

Trakr. German Shepherd. Tireless worker. Worked until he couldn’t stand up anymore. Trakr found Genelle Guzman-McMillan, who was trapped for 27 hours among the debris. Genelle was as good as dead, until the cold nose poked through the mangled steel.

Apollo. German shepherd. An NYPD police dog. Coal-black muzzle. Liquid eyes. The first dog on the scene, only 15 minutes after the attacks. Apollo worked 18-hour days. Once, he was nearly killed in a fire during his search. But Apollo had been drenched in water and he was quick on his feet. No injuries.

Jake. Labrador. As a puppy, Jake was found on the side of the road in Dallas. Abandoned. Left for dead. Like trash. He had a dislocated hip and a broken leg. They made him a rescue dog.

Jake worked until his body threatened to collapse from exhaustion. After his shifts, local New York merchants saw his rescue-dog vest and treated him to free steak dinners in upscale Manhattan restaurants.

And, of course, there was Bretagne. Golden Retriever. Easygoing. Dutiful. Obsessed with food. Her owner and trainer, Denise Corliss, a firefighter from Harris County, Texas, brought Bretagne to Ground Zero while the rubble was still hot.

Bretagne went straight to work. She worked for 10 days solid. Ten agonizing days. Bretagne never quit. She napped onsite.

Denise recalls: “...There are images of Bretagne going to where she was directed to search, into the unknown, the chaotic environment. But even then, she knew who needed the comfort of a dog, and which firefighter needed to hold her close and stroke her fur.”

After 9/11, Bretagne also helped recovery efforts during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and Ivan. She retired at age 9.

Old age finally overtook her, she had a hard time using stairs, so Denise installed an above-ground pool to keep Bretagne’s joints limber.

In retirement, Bretagne became a reading dog at a local elementary school. First graders, too shy to read aloud, would read to a white-faced, elderly retriever who looked them in the eyes and smiled.

Bretagne visited students with special needs. She visited students with autism. She visited everyone.

She suffered kidney failure at age 16. She was put to sleep on June 7, 2016, and became the last of the 9/11 rescue dogs to end her earthly career.

Bretagne hobbled into the Cypress, Texas, animal hospital, one sunny Monday, only to discover the sidewalks and hallways were lined with firefighters, first responders, and rescue workers who saluted her.

Her remains were later escorted from the hospital, draped in an American flag.

We do not deserve dogs.

(Original post credit to Sean Dietrich)

09/10/2024

You wouldn’t think corn cobs could be dangerous, but they are.

HEADS UP;... it's CORN ON THE COB season!!!!!!! Corn COBS KILL dogs.. put all corn COBS in a bag and put immediately into the OUTDOOR trash can.... DO NOT let your dogs chew on the cobs or eat the corn off the cob... just the corn is OK,,, but NO COBS !!! when the cob is swallowed , whether in pieces, or whole,,,,, it can cause a bowl obstruction... and $$$ for surgery to save your dog ... Do not risk it... thank you...