Richmond, VA • Reviewed by Dr. Tiffany Delacruz, DVM
Pet Diabetes Mellitus in Richmond
Diabetes in dogs and cats requires lifelong insulin therapy, dietary management, and frequent monitoring. With good control, pets live full lives — but diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening emergency.
For Richmond pet parents: RexVet’s veterinarians are licensed in Virginia and can manage diabetes for your pet by video — refill requests where state rules allow, monitoring, dose adjustments — all for $64.99 per visit.
- Per visit
- $64.99 flat
- Family Plan
- $120 one-time
- Rating
- 4.9★ · 8,313+ reviews
- Licensed in
- FL, NY & VA
Licensed in VA · Reviewed by Dr. Tiffany Delacruz, DVM · Last updated 2026-09-12
Signs of diabetes in pets
- Increased thirst and urination
- Weight loss despite normal/increased appetite
- Cataracts (in dogs)
- Sweet-smelling breath
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Weakness or wobbliness (hypoglycemia or DKA)
- Vomiting and lethargy (DKA — emergency)
Standard treatment for diabetes
- Insulin — Vetsulin, ProZinc, glargine, or detemir
- Twice-daily injections (usually) — with food
- Prescription diabetic diet — low-carb wet food for cats
- FreeStyle Libre or BG curves for monitoring
- Fructosamine every 3 months
- Weight management
- Treat concurrent conditions (Cushing's, pancreatitis)
What a $64.99 RexVet video visit can do for Richmond pet parents
Refill requests for diabetes medication and supplies (where state rules allow), FreeStyle Libre data review, diet transitions, dose adjustment based on home BG data, and complication monitoring are all strong telehealth use cases. Many stable diabetics need only quarterly in-person checkups.
Start a $64.99 video visit →For emergencies (severe lethargy, breathing distress, suspected toxin exposure), in-person ER care is required — Richmond has multiple 24-hour clinics, and RexVet can triage by video first.
Manage your Richmond pet's diabetes with a licensed Virginia vet
$64.99 flat — no membership, no subscription, no surge pricing. Same-day RexVetRx delivery in most Richmond ZIPs when the veterinarian prescribes.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a RexVet online vet treat my Richmond pet's diabetes?
Yes — RexVet’s veterinarians are licensed in Virginia, which includes Richmond. Refill requests for diabetes medication and supplies (where state rules allow), FreeStyle Libre data review, diet transitions, dose adjustment based on home BG data, and complication monitoring are all strong telehealth use cases. Many stable diabetics need only quarterly in-person checkups. A $64.99 video visit gets you a Virginia-licensed vet, and where they decide medication is appropriate it can be sent to a pharmacy near you.
What are the signs of diabetes in pets?
Common signs: Increased thirst and urination; Weight loss despite normal/increased appetite; Cataracts (in dogs); Sweet-smelling breath; Recurrent urinary tract infections. Richmond pet parents seeing these can review with a RexVet Virginia-licensed vet via $64.99 video visit.
How is diabetes treated?
Standard treatment: Insulin — Vetsulin, ProZinc, glargine, or detemir; Twice-daily injections (usually) — with food; Prescription diabetic diet — low-carb wet food for cats; FreeStyle Libre or BG curves for monitoring. Refill requests for diabetes medication and supplies (where state rules allow), FreeStyle Libre data review, diet transitions, dose adjustment based on home BG data, and complication monitoring are all strong telehealth use cases. Many stable diabetics need only quarterly in-person checkups.
When does my Richmond pet need in-person care?
Initial diagnosis (bloodwork), insulin dose curves, DKA crises, and complicated cases need in-person. Stable diabetic management, refill requests (where state rules allow), dose adjustments based on home glucometry, and routine monitoring are excellent telehealth fits.
Where can I get my Richmond pet's prescriptions filled?
When the veterinarian prescribes, RexVet's in-house pharmacy (RexVetRx) delivers same-day in most Richmond ZIP codes. Alternatively, prescriptions can be transferred to any local pharmacy. Refill requests can be handled by $64.99 video visit where state rules allow.
How fast can I see a Virginia-licensed vet for my Richmond pet?
Most Richmond pet parents are connected to a Virginia-licensed veterinarian within minutes of booking, 24/7. No membership, no subscription — every visit is $64.99 flat.
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Medical review by Dr. Tiffany Delacruz, DVM
Chief Executive Officer & Lead Veterinarian, RexVet. Licensed in Florida, New York, and Virginia.
This page is an educational reference and does not replace veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian about your individual pet.