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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 is licensed in Virginia and our veterinarians can manage diabetes for your pet by video — refills, monitoring, dose adjustments — all for $64.99 per visit.

Per visit
$64.99 flat
Family Plan
$120 / year
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4.9★ · 8,313 families
Structure
501(c)(3) non-profit

Licensed in Richmond, VA · Reviewed by Dr. Tiffany Delacruz, DVM · Last updated 2026-06-24

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

Insulin and supply refills, 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.

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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.

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Diabetes Mellitus in Richmond pets

Frequently asked questions

Can a RexVet online vet treat my Richmond pet's diabetes?

Yes — RexVet is licensed in Virginia, which includes Richmond. Insulin and supply refills, 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 who prescribes via RexVetRx (same-day delivery in most Richmond ZIPs).

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. Insulin and supply refills, 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, refills, dose adjustments based on home glucometry, and routine monitoring are excellent telehealth fits.

Where can I get my Richmond pet's prescriptions filled?

RexVet's in-house pharmacy (RexVetRx) delivers same-day in most Richmond ZIP codes. Alternatively, prescriptions can be transferred to any local pharmacy. Refills can be managed entirely by $64.99 video visit.

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.

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.