Expert guidance when your pet needs you most.

Understand your pet’s health with clear, practical explanations from Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM).

Learn what diagnoses, treatments, and home care mean for you and your pet.

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What would you like to understand about your pet’s health?

From a new diagnosis to everyday care, VetTech Explains helps you make sense of the information, ask informed questions, and feel more confident caring for your pet.

Topics include dog (canine) and cat (feline) vomiting, diarrhea, and not eating; canine and feline diabetes; pancreatitis in dogs and cats; and feeding tube care at home.

We also explain veterinary ICU and emergency care, recovery after hospitalization, giving medications at home, understanding discharge instructions, bloodwork, X-rays and ultrasound, and caring for a cat after a urinary blockage.

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    SO, your pet has diabetes

    Newly diagnosed with diabetes or just home from the hospital? Find clear explanations and practical education to help you understand your pet’s care plan, build daily care routines, and feel more confident at home while working with your veterinary team.

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    SO, your pet has pancreatitis

    A pancreatitis diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Find clear explanations and practical education to help you understand your pet’s treatment, feeding plan, and recovery, so you can feel more confident caring for them at home alongside your veterinary team.

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    SO, your pet has a feeding tube

    Caring for a pet with a feeding tube can feel intimidating at first. Find clear explanations and practical education to help you understand your pet’s feeding plan, daily tube care, and common concerns—including when to contact your veterinary team for help.

  • SO, your pet has vomiting & diarrhea

    Vomiting and diarrhea are the number one concern we see in the veterinary ER. But why does an upset stomach sometimes need bloodwork, X-rays, or an ultrasound? Learn what your veterinary team is looking for, why they recommend certain tests, and how the results help guide your pet’s care.

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    SO, your pet has been to the ER

    Heading home from the ER can feel overwhelming. Learn how to make sense of discharge instructions, understand your pet’s medications, and know what to watch for during recovery—including when to call your veterinary team or return for care.

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    SO, your pet has a urinary blockage

    It can happen so fast—a change in litter box habits becomes a life-threatening emergency. Learn the warning signs of a urinary blockage, why immediate veterinary care matters, and how nutrition, hydration, and stress management fit into your cat’s ongoing care plan.