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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

A beloved cat or dog going missing is one of a pet owner’s greatest fears. Our pets are family, and it can be devastating if we don't know where they...
Many pet owners enjoy traveling or spending time outdoors with their four-legged companion during the warmer months. Outdoor adventures and hikes are great for bonding with your pet, and providing...
Your feline companion’s unique independent nature makes them special, and they may seem an easy responsibility compared with their canine counterparts. However, cats require cozy resting spots, toys, a clean...
Welcoming a new litter of puppies or kittens into the world is an exciting time for pet owners. However, caring for an expecting mother dog or cat is a big...
Caring for a feline companion is special, filled with furry cuddles, purrs, and afternoon naps in the sun. Cats are independent with unique personalities, and pet owners know that their...
A new feline companion in your family is an exciting time, but pet owners must remember a lot about their care. Cats’ independent nature can make them seem as though...
During your yearly or more frequent visits with your family veterinarian, your canine companion likely received their core vaccinations and boosters. Core vaccines are defined by the AVMA as those...
Caring for your canine companion, which includes regular veterinary examinations, parasite control, proper nutrition, and regular exercise, is no light responsibility. Vaccinations are also a critical component of your pet’s...