by VEC Online | Sep 25, 2025 | Cats
September is Happy Cat Month, and here at the veterinary emergency clinic of Central Florida, we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate our feline friends with some amazing, fun facts about cats! While we typically focus on keeping your pets safe during...
by VEC Online | Aug 13, 2025 | Cats
As emergency veterinarians serving Central Florida, we know how heartbreaking it can be to witness your beloved cat in sudden pain or distress. One particularly serious condition we see in emergency rooms is feline saddle thrombus, also known as aortic...
by VEC Online | May 13, 2025 | Grief and Loss, Cats, Dogs
As veterinarians, one of the most compassionate, but also most difficult, parts of our job is guiding our pet owners through the decision of saying goodbye to their beloved companions. Euthanasia is never easy, but it’s sometimes the kindest gift we can give our...
by VEC Online | Apr 9, 2025 | Emergency Prevention, Cats, Dogs, Small Animals, Summer Emergency
As pet owners, we take steps to keep our furry friends safe at home, but there’s one place where common hazards for pets often lurk that many pet owners overlook: inside the car. Our vehicles can be a treasure trove of items that, while harmless to us, pose...
by VEC Online | Mar 5, 2025 | Emergency Prevention, Cats, Dogs
As veterinarians, we have seen many pets come through our doors with a variety of ailments, some of which can be prevented with the right care and awareness. One of the most concerning situations is finding foreign bodies in pets, which can cause blockages, tears, or...
by VEC Online | Jan 7, 2025 | Cats, Emergency Prevention, Pet Emergency Prevention
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is a term used to describe a range of conditions affecting a cat’s bladder and urethra, including urinary infections, bladder stones, inflammation, and, perhaps most alarmingly, urinary blockages. While Feline Lower Urinary...
