by VEC Online | Nov 7, 2024 | Emergency Prevention, Cats, Dogs
Diabetes in pets or diabetes mellitus is a common endocrine disorder found in pets, particularly dogs and cats. This condition occurs when the body is unable to properly regulate blood glucose levels, leading to high blood sugar. It’s extremely crucial to...
by VEC Online | Oct 2, 2024 | Dogs, Emergency Prevention, Pet Emergency Prevention
Gastric Dilation and Volvulus (GDV), commonly known as bloat, is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that primarily affects dogs. It occurs when the stomach fills with gas, food, or fluid and then twists, leading to a range of complications....
by VEC Online | Sep 4, 2024 | Emergency Prevention, Cats, Dogs, Pet Emergency Prevention, Small Animals
There are probably more common household toxicities in your home than you realize. While we, as pet parents, want to keep our animals as safe as possible, the common reality is that we may not be able to avoid many of these common household toxicities. It’s...
by VEC Online | Aug 3, 2024 | Summer Emergency, Cats, Dogs, Emergency Prevention, Pet Emergency Prevention
With hurricane season approaching it’s very important to prepare your pets for hurricanes and to have a plan. Our pets are important members of our family and will be even more dependent on us in emergencies. So always keep in mind that if it’s not safe for you, it’s...
by VEC Online | Jun 10, 2024 | Pet Emergency Prevention, Emergency Prevention, Summer Emergency
As pet owners in the sunshine state, it’s important to educate ourselves about the dangerous wildlife in Florida and ways we can keep our pets safe. We’ve put together a list of the 6 most common dangerous animals in Florida and how to keep your pets safe...
