11/06/2026
Moose's Journey Home!🐾
Meet Moose! Sometimes, a road trip home takes an unexpected turn, and for Moose, that turn became a fight for her life.
While traveling home to Key West, Moose became critically ill after being newly diagnosed with diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious, potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes. Her family was referred to VERC Pensacola for emergency care, and our team was ready to help!
Moose spent three days in our care receiving the treatment, monitoring, and support she needed to get back on the road to recovery. Throughout her hospitalization, our doctors and nursing team kept her family updated, answered questions, and worked together with them to determine the best plan for Moose.
Once Moose was stable enough to continue her journey, our team coordinated her transfer of care, contacted the receiving veterinarian, provided detailed medical records and discharge instructions, and made sure her family knew what to watch for during the long drive home. 🚗🐶
And the best part? Moose is home! 🏡💕 After spending another night at the emergency hospital near Key West, she was stable enough to return home and begin her next chapter as a diabetic pup.
Her family shared these incredibly kind words with us: “VERC Pensacola saved our dogs life!” ❤️
We are so grateful they trusted us with Moose during such a frightening and stressful time. A special thank-you to Dr. Acosta, along with our amazing nursing and reception teams, for the compassion, teamwork, and dedication they showed Moose and her family.
Moose, we are so happy you made it home! Give your family some extra cuddles from all of us at VERC. 🐾💗
A reminder to pet parents: Diabetes and DKA can become serious emergencies. Signs such as increased thirst and urination, weakness, vomiting, loss of appetite, or lethargy warrant veterinary attention. If your pet is diabetic and develops these symptoms, seek veterinary care promptly.
