June is here – which means fun in the sun and relaxing days near the water. If your four-legged family member is joining you at the beach, relaxing by a pond, or cruising the waterways on a boat, make sure you know how to keep them safe. Not All Dogs Were Born to Swim While…
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AEHV Remains Open to Provide 24/7 Emergency Care During the COVID-19 Situation
Here at AEHV, we have been monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic closely and following guidelines from the CDC, state of Florida, and local health organizations. We have implemented new curbside services during this trying time to help keep our staff and clients safe and healthy – all while remaining open so we can continue to…
March is National Poison Prevention Awareness Month – Learn How to Prevent a Pet Poisoning
Pets are curious by nature, so “investigating” a new item is quite normal to them. Unfortunately, some of these items/products may be dangerous – or even fatal. Because of this, National Poison Prevention Awareness Month also focuses on protecting dogs and cats from potential dangers around the home, garage, and yard. Top Pet Poisons Cats…
Why Your Pet Needs Health Insurance
Every January, many of us start the new year with a health insurance plan designed to help us in case of a medical emergency, surgery, or illness. These plans include a number of benefits (and financial protection!) for our two-legged family members – preventive care, prescriptions, emergency room visits, specialist care, you name it. But…
How to Safely Enjoy the Holidays with Your Pets
The holiday season is a time for celebration, joy, and spending quality time with friends and family members, both two- and four-legged. Unfortunately, this time of year we often see an increase in emergency visits for cats and dogs. So, to ensure that Fluffy is at home with you rather than at the emergency room,…
How to Have a Safe Howl-o-ween!
Halloween is just around the corner, and this can be a fun and spooktacular time of year for some pets but outright scary for others. While some dogs might love being out amongst the trick-or-treaters, other skittish dogs and cats might need to stay at home and enjoy a quiet evening. Whether your pet is…
Veterinary Emergency Fees Are Higher Than Your Typical Primary Care Clinic – Here’s Why
At Animal Emergency Hospital Volusia (AEHV), we are often asked why emergency services and diagnostics cost more than at the primary care veterinarian’s clinic. In reality, our prices are in line with local area veterinarians on many items commonly found at both clinics. However, prices on products or services not typically carried by primary care…