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Holiday Pet Foods to Avoid this Christmas Season

by VEC Online | December 17, 2025 | Pet Emergency Prevention, Cats, Dogs | 0 Comments

The holiday season is a time for celebration, family gatherings, and festive feasts. However, while we're enjoying seasonal treats and holiday meals, it's important to remember that there are many holiday pet foods to avoid. These hazards can pose serious dangers to...

National Senior Pet Month: Celebrating and Caring for Your Aging Companion

by VEC Online | November 13, 2025 | Cats, Dogs, Emergency Prevention | 0 Comments

November is National Senior Pet Month, and here at VEC Online in Central Florida, we're excited to celebrate the golden years of our beloved furry companions. This special month is dedicated to raising awareness about the unique needs of senior pets and encouraging...

Autumn Pet Hazards: Keeping Our Furry Friends Safe This Fall

by VEC Online | October 15, 2025 | Emergency Prevention, Pet Emergency Prevention | 0 Comments

As the leaves change color and temperatures cool down here in Central Florida, autumn brings a beautiful transformation to our surroundings. However, this season also introduces several autumn pet hazards that every pet owner should be aware of. At the Veterinary...

Celebrating Happy Cat Month: Amazing Fun Facts About Cats

by VEC Online | September 25, 2025 | Cats | 0 Comments

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 emergencies,...

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Feline Saddle Thrombus: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

by VEC Online | August 13, 2025 | Cats | 0 Comments

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...

A Veterinarian’s Guide to IVDD: Understanding and Managing Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs

by VEC Online | July 9, 2025 | Dogs, Emergency Prevention | 0 Comments

As emergency veterinarians, one of the most challenging diagnoses we deliver is Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD). It’s a painful and potentially debilitating neurological condition that affects the spine, but with awareness, early intervention, and proper care, many...

Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome: The Hidden Struggle of Flat-Faced Dogs

by VEC Online | June 12, 2025 | Dogs | 0 Comments

Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome refers to a group of upper airway abnormalities commonly found in certain flat-faced dog breeds. If you’ve ever owned a short-nosed dog like a Bulldog, Boxer, or Boston Terrier, you may have heard of this condition. Your veterinarian...

A Gentle Goodbye: Understanding Euthanasia and it’s Process

by VEC Online | May 13, 2025 | Grief and Loss, Cats, Dogs | 0 Comments

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 pet's...

Common Hazards for Pets That Could be Hiding in Your Car

by VEC Online | April 9, 2025 | Emergency Prevention, Cats, Dogs, Small Animals, Summer Emergency | 0 Comments

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...

Common Foreign Bodies in Pets

by VEC Online | March 5, 2025 | Emergency Prevention, Cats, Dogs | 0 Comments

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...

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