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…
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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…