by VEC Online | Aug 12, 2026 | Dogs, Cats, Summer Emergency
Hurricane season can bring dangerous winds, flooding, extended power outages, and mandatory evacuations. While many families spend time preparing their homes, it’s equally important to have a plan for your pets. Hurricane pet preparedness ensures your furry...
by VEC Online | Jul 7, 2026 | Summer Emergency, Cats, Dogs
Summer is the perfect time for family vacations, lake days, beach trips, and outdoor adventures. While these activities can be enjoyable for pets, they also come with unique risks that every pet owner should understand. From heat-related illnesses to water hazards and...
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 | 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 27, 2024 | Pet Emergency Prevention, Cats, Dogs, Summer Emergency
With the 4th of July right around the corner it’s important for us to consider firework safety for pets. We all love a great firework show. But for a lot of us, our beloved pets can become frightened or anxious by the loud, bright display. Fireworks not only...
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...
