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Welcome to #AECPrevents, where the Animal Emergency Care team shares crucial information to keep your pets safe and healthy. Our blog is organized by categories like emergency care, pet health, and seasonal tips. Use the sidebar to the right to search for keywords, or filter blog entries by subject, and find the information most relevant to you and your pets.

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The header for a blog about enucleation features an illustration of a one-eyed cat playing with a long strand of grass over the logo for Animal Emergency Care.

What is Enucleation?

Our eyes are just as fragile as those of our dogs and cats. Most pet owners can easily imagine how eye pain can degrade quality of life. The goals in treating eye damage start with preserving vision, and failing that, to prevent pain or further damage. Enucleation is a common

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Header image for a blog about the purpose of a SNAP test. The blog title "What Are Veterinary Snap Tests?" is surrounded by drawings of microbes in shades of green, with a banner at the bottom advertising the blog series hashtag #AECprevents.

What is a SNAP® test?

Our pets talk to us in their own ways, but unfortunately, we cannot rely on them to explain if they feel unwell. Veterinary personnel use multiple diagnostic methods to get the important health information a pet cannot say in words. What is a SNAP test? Rapid screenings like SNAP tests

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Free Veterinary Clinic for Lummi Nation – Spring 2026

Animal Emergency Care held our first free veterinary wellness clinic of the year on May 20 and June 17, 2026. We are grateful to have been invited to return for our 4th consecutive year as guests of the Lhaq’temish, also known as the Lummi Nation. Each veterinary wellness clinic events that

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An illustrated blog header image featuring the title text "Juneteenth and Advancing Racial Equity in Veterinary Medicine." A Black woman in a white lab coat listens to the heart of a yellow lab with her stethoscope while a Black veterinary technician in green scrubs handles the patient. The Juneteenth flag colors feature in the banner background.

Juneteenth and Advancing Racial Equity in Veterinary Medicine

Happy Freedom Day! In celebration of Black resilience and joy, as well as recognition of our collective responsibility to address systemic barriers to inclusion in our profession, the AEC team invites our community to learn more about the history of Juneteenth and what we can do to help advance racial

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The header for a blog about enucleation features an illustration of a one-eyed cat playing with a long strand of grass over the logo for Animal Emergency Care.

What is Enucleation?

Our eyes are just as fragile as those of our dogs and cats. Most pet owners can easily imagine how eye pain can degrade quality of life. The goals in treating eye damage start with preserving vision, and failing that, to prevent pain or further damage. Enucleation is a common

Read More »
Header image for a blog about the purpose of a SNAP test. The blog title "What Are Veterinary Snap Tests?" is surrounded by drawings of microbes in shades of green, with a banner at the bottom advertising the blog series hashtag #AECprevents.

What is a SNAP® test?

Our pets talk to us in their own ways, but unfortunately, we cannot rely on them to explain if they feel unwell. Veterinary personnel use multiple diagnostic methods to get the important health information a pet cannot say in words. What is a SNAP test? Rapid screenings like SNAP tests

Read More »

Free Veterinary Clinic for Lummi Nation – Spring 2026

Animal Emergency Care held our first free veterinary wellness clinic of the year on May 20 and June 17, 2026. We are grateful to have been invited to return for our 4th consecutive year as guests of the Lhaq’temish, also known as the Lummi Nation. Each veterinary wellness clinic events that

Read More »
An illustrated blog header image featuring the title text "Juneteenth and Advancing Racial Equity in Veterinary Medicine." A Black woman in a white lab coat listens to the heart of a yellow lab with her stethoscope while a Black veterinary technician in green scrubs handles the patient. The Juneteenth flag colors feature in the banner background.

Juneteenth and Advancing Racial Equity in Veterinary Medicine

Happy Freedom Day! In celebration of Black resilience and joy, as well as recognition of our collective responsibility to address systemic barriers to inclusion in our profession, the AEC team invites our community to learn more about the history of Juneteenth and what we can do to help advance racial

Read More »

Older Posts

Responsible pet ownership requires ample time, finances, care, and regular veterinary visits to ensure your furry companion remains healthy and thrives into their grey muzzle years. The veterinary profession has...
COVID has wreaked havoc on the veterinary industry causing veterinary professionals to struggle with staffing shortages, inventory shortages, and an inability to treat the same number of pets as before...
The cold winter months have arrived, and you want to ensure your dog stays warm and cozy. While they may have a fur coat sometimes your dog needs extra attention...
If your cat has been curling up on your lap more than usual, they may be trying to tell you they are cold. Cats tend to be more cold-natured than...
Your pet can experience extreme pain and may have difficulty eating and drinking properly if they are affected by a dental emergency. Our team at Animal Emergency Care explains common...
Since 2013, the United Nations General Assembly has designated March 3 as World Wildlife Day, to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. Each year, the...
An illness or accident can happen with your pet at any time, and it can be stressful and frightening to see them in pain. Your pet is family and making...
Like people, pets can experience pain for a variety of reasons, and uncontrolled pain can lead to an increased release of stress hormones and delayed healing in some cases. Additionally,...