VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center

04/28/2025

🐾 Attention all Service and Working Animals🐾

The ACVO/Epicur Service Animal Volunteer Eye Screening is almost upon us! This incredible philanthropic event provides FREE ocular screening for qualified Service and Working Animals this May.👁🌸

We are excited to have Dr. Parker Wilcox, DVM, DACVO, conducting these eye exams at VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk. 👓 🔬

⏰️Time is running out to register, so book your appointment today!
For more information and to schedule an appointment, go to:
👉www.acvoeyeexam.org

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04/09/2025

Does your dog bark non-stop? It's time for an attitude check! We're sharing some must-knows to see if your dog is experiencing medical or behavioral issues.

04/07/2025

Medical emergencies can occur suddenly and without warning, so it's best to be prepared. A Pet First Aid Kit allows you to have important items available to care for your pet in one area. No one can be prepared for all emergencies, but it's still important to have the basics.

If the emergency is severe, get your pet to your local hospital as soon as possible.

04/04/2025

Meowzart...Bark Twain...Mary Puppins? We love meeting pets with names just as special as they are.

Is your pet's name unique? Let us know in the comments!

04/03/2025

This Heartworm Awareness Month, make sure that your pet has the proper protection against heartworms. Year-round parasite prevention is always the best form of protection.

04/01/2025

It's not every day that you hear the wildest pet stories, but at VCA, it's a daily occurrence!

03/31/2025

What is anesthesia, and why is it so important?

Anesthesia can seem intimidating, but it can help your pet be treated without pain, stress, or discomfort. We're sharing the importance of anesthesia and how it may be necessary to make sure your pet is cared for.

03/28/2025

Pup quiz time! How did you score? Comment below and tell us how many you got right!

03/28/2025

03/27/2025

The ACVO/Epicur Service Animal Volunteer Eye Screening is a philanthropic event that provides FREE, ocular screening eye exams to qualified Service and Working Animals each May.🐶👁
Our own Dr. Parker Wilcox, DVM, DACVO, will be scheduling and conducting exams at VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk.🩺 👓 🔬
Registration is open April 1st-30th. Appointments will be scheduled every Thursday through the month of May.
Learn more at www.acvoeyeexam.org to schedule.

03/26/2025

Blood work is an important step in helping your pet get better. It can help diagnose hidden ailments, expose parasites, or uncover what's affecting your pet.

We're sharing a few reasons on how a little bit of blood can make a difference in their care plan.

03/25/2025

While it can cause severe illness in pets, leptospirosis is preventable through routine vaccination for all dogs.

Contact your local VCA to schedule your vaccine now.

03/24/2025

Watch out for this hidden outdoor danger! 🌾🐾 Foxtails may look harmless, but these pesky grass seeds can cause serious harm to your pet on your next hike. Learn more about the risks and how to avoid them!

03/23/2025

There's no greater love than puppy love! Celebrate National Puppy Day with the best gift for your new furry friend—a FREE first exam at participating VCA Animal Hospitals!

📍 Find a hospital & book today. New clients only. Terms and conditions apply.

Visit Now: vca.mobi/NationalPuppyDay

03/23/2025

🐾Happy National Puppy Day! 🐶💖 Let’s take a moment to celebrate the endless joy, unconditional love, and boundless energy that puppies bring into our lives. Whether they're wagging their tails, giving sweet puppy eyes, or just being the cutest little balls of fluff, they make every day brighter.

Drop a picture of your adorable pup in the comments or share your favorite puppy memory! 🐾👇
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03/21/2025

Safety first! Whether you're out for a walk or relaxing at home, the right pet safety gear is a must. We've rounded up our top picks to keep our pets protected. Watch to see our favorites!

03/20/2025

Spring is in the air 🌼 Next time you stop and smell the flowers, make sure they're safe for your pet to sniff too!

What's your favorite Spring activity with your pet? Let us know in the comments.

03/18/2025

Meeting your pet is one of the easiest hellos, but it's also one of the hardest goodbyes.

Jennifer Scanlon, VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital, spoke with Newsweek about pet grief and how important it is to help pet owners navigate these difficult times.

Read More:

An X-ray revealed my 12-year-old dog had hemangiosarcoma, a type of cancer known as the "silent killer."

03/17/2025

🍀💚🐾Whether we're chasing rainbows or snuggling up , this St. Patrick's Day is full of tail wags and shamrock paws! 🍀🌈🐶🐈

03/17/2025

We're feline lucky cause it's St. Cat-ricks Day 🍀!

03/14/2025

When it comes to pet health, make sure you're in the know. We're debunking a few common myths that can put your pet's health at risk.

03/13/2025

March 13th is

Today is dedicated to the incredible canines out there whose service and sacrifice help to keep us safe.

03/12/2025

Raise your hand if your timeline is just photos of the cutest pets! 😹🤚

03/05/2025

Amazing work and outcome by Dr. Parker Wilcox on this 2 year old Newfoundland. 🐶👁🩺

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02/07/2025

It's almost time for Super Bowl LIX! 🏈
Maybe you're not so interested in the Eagles vs. Chiefs showdown. You might want to check out a much cuter clash of Team Ruff vs.Team Fluff as they compete for the Lombark-y trophy in the Puppy Bowl.🏆
Tune in to see some of our friends from our local shelters!
🐶🏈 All of the puppies featured are up for adoption if one happens to steal your heart❤️
Sunday, February 9th, starting at 2 pm on FOX.📺


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12/31/2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we'd like to say thank you to our clients, referring veterinarians, co workers, family and friends for continuing to support us so that we can give your fur babies the best care we possible can. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous 2025!🎉🍾🥂

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12/13/2024

The elves at VREC are busy at work collecting items for Toys for Paws!🐾🐾🎅🦴
Vegas, Coral, Peppa, Louie, Clementine, Hammy, Leni and Bumbles are working hard gathering donations for our local shelters. If you'd like to make a donation, kindly bring an item from the wish list to VREC 🎁🎄


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12/11/2024

Santa's helpers! 🎅🐶🎄
Sadie, Lady and Tiger wait to see
Dr. Goodwin by rocking around the Christmas tree!🎄 Santa says they are all on the nice list this year!📃🎅🦴