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Understanding Diabetes in Pets: Signs, Symptoms, and Care

by VEC Online | November 7, 2024 | Emergency Prevention, Cats, Dogs | 0 Comments

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 understand...

Understanding Gastric Dilation and Volvulus: The Causes, Symptoms, and How to Prevent it

by VEC Online | October 2, 2024 | Dogs, Emergency Prevention, Pet Emergency Prevention | 0 Comments

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....

Common Household Toxicities That Can Poison Your Pet

by VEC Online | September 4, 2024 | Emergency Prevention, Cats, Dogs, Pet Emergency Prevention, Small Animals | 0 Comments

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 vital to...

How to Prepare Your Pets for Hurricanes: Tips and Tricks to Ease Your Mind

by VEC Online | August 3, 2024 | Summer Emergency, Cats, Dogs, Emergency Prevention, Pet Emergency Prevention | 0 Comments

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...

Firework Safety for Pets for the 4th of July

by VEC Online | June 27, 2024 | Pet Emergency Prevention, Cats, Dogs, Summer Emergency | 0 Comments

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...

Dangerous Wildlife in Florida and How To Keep Pets Safe

by VEC Online | June 10, 2024 | Pet Emergency Prevention, Emergency Prevention, Summer Emergency | 0 Comments

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 and healthy...

3 Summer Pet Emergencies and How To Prevent Them

by VEC Online | May 17, 2024 | Pet Emergency Prevention, Summer Emergency | 0 Comments

With summer quickly approaching it's important to be aware of summer pet emergencies and different ways to prevent them. Florida summers can be very hot and humid, posing an increased risk of heatstroke, sunburn and drowning to our furry friends. Knowing how to...