Sunstone Spotlight
Here we share with you all things related to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of our beloved pets. Check back often as there is always something new to learn. If there is a particular topic you are curious about, let us know and we may just include the answer in a future blog post.
Sunstone Updates
When your pet needs care, you want to know who will be by their side. So what does it mean when that doctor introduces themselves as an intern?...
Pet Safety, Tests and Procedures
As dog owners, seeing a beloved family member limp can be deeply worrying. While minor paw irritation or a mild strain can occasionally resolve with brief rest, limping...
Tests and Procedures
What Is Protein Losing Nephropathy in Dogs and Cats? Protein losing nephropathy (PLN) is a condition where the kidneys lose protein into the urine. This happens when the...
Pet Safety, Tests and Procedures
If your cat has been diagnosed with FIP, you may feel overwhelmed. Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) has long been considered a very serious disease. For many years, treatment...
Tests and Procedures
Immune-mediated polyarthritis (IMPA) is a complex autoimmune condition that affects a pet’s joints, causing pain, swelling, and lameness. IMPA occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s...
Sunstone Updates
This week, we’re celebrating the incredible professionals who keep our hospital running, our patients comfortable, and our teams thriving — our certified veterinary technicians (CVTs). CVTs are the...
Tests and Procedures
What Is Small Cell Lymphoma in Cats? Small cell lymphoma in cats is a slow-growing cancer that most often affects the intestines. It is a cancer of the lymphocytes,...
Pet Safety, Tests and Procedures
When your pet faces a complicated health problem, collaborative veterinary care can make all the difference. It brings together your primary veterinarian, veterinary specialists, and you—the pet parent—so...
Pet Safety
Pets can’t tell us when something feels wrong – but certain symptoms are your pet’s way of asking for urgent help. Shock is a critical condition that can...
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A Special Patient: Meet Clover Clover, a playful pup, just celebrated her 4th birthday! Our internal medicine team first met her at 1 ½ years old when she...
Sunstone Updates, Tests and Procedures
A Persian Cat’s Struggle with Nutrition and Digestive Issues Koa, a Persian cat, had digestive health concerns for most of his life. His family, along with the Sunstone...
Sunstone Updates
Scheduling a nutrition consultation for your pet at Sunstone Veterinary Specialists is the first step toward ensuring they receive the best possible diet. Our goal is to make...