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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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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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A siholouette of an open medicine bottle with a poison symbol spills pills onto a blue background. The blog title Pet Poison Prevention: Understanding Acetaminophen Toxicosis in Pets is prominent, along with the blog series subheading for AECprevents.

Pet Poison Prevention: Understanding Acetaminophen Toxicosis in Pets

What is acetaminophen toxicosis?  Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol or Tylenol, is one of the most common analgesics on the market. It’s available over-the-counter to treat mild pain and fever in humans and is found in many homes. Acetaminophen comes in several forms, including pills (tablets and gel caps) and

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Bone Appetit: 5 Common Pet Nutrition Questions Answered

As with people, a balanced diet is a key component of your pet’s overall health and wellness.  Pets also have specific requirements to ensure their organs develop and function properly. These requirements vary among species and help ensure pets have adequate energy and maintain a healthy weight throughout their lifetime.

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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

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 »
A siholouette of an open medicine bottle with a poison symbol spills pills onto a blue background. The blog title Pet Poison Prevention: Understanding Acetaminophen Toxicosis in Pets is prominent, along with the blog series subheading for AECprevents.

Pet Poison Prevention: Understanding Acetaminophen Toxicosis in Pets

What is acetaminophen toxicosis?  Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol or Tylenol, is one of the most common analgesics on the market. It’s available over-the-counter to treat mild pain and fever in humans and is found in many homes. Acetaminophen comes in several forms, including pills (tablets and gel caps) and

Read More »

Bone Appetit: 5 Common Pet Nutrition Questions Answered

As with people, a balanced diet is a key component of your pet’s overall health and wellness.  Pets also have specific requirements to ensure their organs develop and function properly. These requirements vary among species and help ensure pets have adequate energy and maintain a healthy weight throughout their lifetime.

Read More »

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Our four-legged companions are great communicators. With just a look or a subtle drool, they are able to let us know exactly what they want especially when it is meal...
Pet owners enjoy sharing special time with their pets including couch cuddles, slobbery kisses, mealtime, and outdoor adventures. However, some of these activities could result in disease spread in people...
Caring for a four-legged family member is a life-long commitment of preventive care, veterinary visits, adequate nutrition, and physical and mental exercise. Our pets fill our lives with unconditional love...
Winter has arrived, and the chilly temperatures, freezing rain, and snow can make summer seem a lifetime away. Cozy sweaters, warm fires, and snowmen can bring joy to the winter...
As the temperatures continue to drop during the winter months, humans and their pets are more at risk for temperature-related illness and problems. Like their owners, animals are susceptible to...
The winter season brings chilly temperatures, cozy sweaters, and crackling fires. In addition to ensuring their human and fur family members have winter wardrobes, many people prepare their cars and...
Canine parvovirus instills fear in every puppy owner, as it should. This deadly disease is responsible for a serious illness and sometimes death in the most vulnerable pets—puppies who have...
Outdoor adventures with your favorite furry pal require planning and preparation to ensure you have all the necessary supplies to stay safe and have fun. You may need specialized leashes...