Any kind of health emergency can be scary, and the same is true when your beloved pet is experiencing an injury or illness. Anything that adds to the stress and confusion can feel overwhelming—for both you and your pet. To help you in a time of worry, here are some commonly asked questions about emergency…
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Keeping Pets Safe in Summertime
It may be August, but the summer weather is not ending anytime soon! For some Florida pets, the seasonal hazards can even be present year-round if temperatures and humidity levels stay high. Understanding the dangers can help you keep your dogs and cats safe from accidents and injuries, ensuring your “endless” summer is a happy…
When Your Pet Requires Emergency Care
At Animal Emergency Hospital Volusia (AEHV), we understand it’s not always easy to determine if your pet’s late-night injury or illness requires an emergency visit to our animal hospital. That’s why our veterinary team wants to share some of the most common signs and symptoms our furry friends experience when in need of immediate medical…
What Is a Dental Emergency in Pets and How to Avoid Them
When pet parents think of a veterinary emergency, they often think of difficulty breathing, hit by car, vomiting and diarrhea, or here in Florida, heatstroke. But one of the common causes of emergencies in cats and dogs is often overlooked – and that’s dental emergencies. Just like in our two-legged family members, our four-legged companions’…
How to Prepare Your Pet for a Hurricane and Other Natural Disasters
Believe it or not, we are already in the middle of the Atlantic Hurricane Season (June 1st – November 30th.) And it is never too late to start preparing or creating a safety plan for your furry loved ones. Volusia County, Florida is no stranger to hurricanes and extreme weather conditions, so that is why…