Madison Veterinary Emergency - Alabama

11/02/2026

🎗️🐾 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵: 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀! Cancer doesn't just affect humans. Our beloved dogs and cats can develop cancer too, and recognizing the warning signs early can make a big difference in their care and quality of life. ❤️

At 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, we know how important it is for pet parents to recognize when something isn't right. In honor of 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, we're sharing some common signs of cancer that every pet owner should know.

🔎 𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗦:
🐾 𝗨𝗻𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘀: New growths or existing lumps that change in size, shape, or appearance should always be evaluated by your veterinarian.
⚖️ 𝗨𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀: Losing weight without a change in diet or activity can sometimes indicate an underlying health concern.
🍽️ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗲: A sudden decrease in appetite, difficulty eating, or refusing food may be a sign that something is wrong.
😴 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: If your normally energetic pet suddenly becomes unusually tired or less interested in activities, pay attention.
🩸 𝗨𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲: Bleeding from the nose, mouth, or other areas of the body should never be ignored.
🩹 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹: Wounds or skin lesions that don't improve with appropriate treatment may need further investigation.
🤢 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗮: Ongoing digestive problems can sometimes be associated with serious underlying conditions.
🐕 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺: Changes in breathing, mobility, or bathroom habits can indicate a variety of health problems, including certain cancers.

🩺 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦!
Not every lump, bump, or unusual symptom means your pet has cancer. However, you should never dismiss these changes. Routine wellness exams, appropriate screening, and early evaluation by your primary veterinarian can help identify potential problems sooner.

🚨 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗧 𝗘𝗥?
While your regular veterinarian should first evaluate most cancer concerns, certain complications require immediate emergency attention, including:
🚨 Difficulty breathing
🚨 Collapse or sudden extreme weakness
🚨 Uncontrolled bleeding
🚨 Severe pain or a rapidly swollen abdomen
🚨 Seizures or sudden neurological changes

If your pet experiences a medical emergency when your regular veterinarian is closed, 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽! 💙
🕒 Monday through Thursday 6 PM to 7 AM
🕒 Weekends: Friday 6 PM to Monday 7 AM
🎉 Open all major holidays
📞 256 434 5290

This 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, take a few extra moments to check your pet for unusual changes and stay current with their routine veterinary care.

❤️ 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲. 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲!

10/31/2026

👻🏚️ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗡! 🎃🏆 You voted, the reactions have been counted, and it's finally time to reveal the winner of Madison Veterinary Emergency's first-ever Haunted House Showdown!

Our creative MVE team transformed six identical DIY haunted house kits into six uniquely spooky masterpieces, and YOU helped decide who would take home the bragging rights!

🎬 But before the big reveal, let's take one last look at all six hauntingly creative entries! 👀👻

A HUGE thank you to our talented team for their creativity and to everyone who joined the fun and cast their votes! 🧡

🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Wishing you and your pets a safe, fun-filled, and spooktacular night! 🐾

10/28/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗸𝗮𝗵 for her recent 𝟱-𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 and for trusting Madison Veterinary Emergency with the care of her sweet dog. 🐶💙

We know that pet emergencies can be frightening and stressful. When something is wrong with a beloved pet, having a veterinary team that takes the time to provide compassionate care and help you understand what is happening can make a difficult situation a little easier.

Rebekah, we especially appreciate your kind words about 𝗗𝗿. 𝗧𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 and the care provided to your pup. ❤️ Our doctors and staff are passionate about helping pets when they need us most while also supporting the families who love them.

Reviews like yours mean so much to our entire team, and we're grateful you took the time to share your experience!

⭐ Has Madison Veterinary Emergency cared for your pet? We'd love to hear from you too. Your reviews help other pet parents in our community know where they can turn when an emergency happens.

📸 And don't forget to share a photo of your pet with your review. We LOVE seeing those sweet faces!

👉 Leave us a Google review here:
https://g.page/r/CWWwNyaf-ATHEBM/review

Thank you again, Rebekah, for your trust and your thoughtful words about Dr. Tucker and our team. We hope your sweet pup is doing well! 🐾💙

10/26/2026

🎃🐾 𝗗𝗜𝗬 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀 & 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘀! Halloween treats aren't just for humans! 👻 If you want to include your furry family members in the festivities, try making these easy, pet-friendly pumpkin treats at home.

🐶🐱 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, especially if your pet has a sensitive stomach, food allergies, or a medical condition. Cats may be less interested in pumpkin treats than dogs, so don't be offended if your feline food critic turns up their nose! 😹

⚠️ 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧: Use only 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻, NOT pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling may contain added sugar and spices that aren't appropriate for pets.

And keep the human Halloween candy for the humans! 🍫🍬 Chocolate, xylitol-sweetened products, raisins, and certain other treats can be dangerous for pets and may lead to an emergency veterinary visit.

🎃 Have you made homemade treats for your pet? 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗼𝗿-𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀! We'd love to see them! 🐶🐱🧡

10/23/2026

👻 𝗛𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡! 𝗦𝗶𝘅 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿!

Our creative staff members started with the same DIY haunted house kit and made it their own with spooky touches, creepy details, and plenty of Halloween spirit! The result? The best Haunted House Showdown this side of the Mississippi! 🎃 🏚️

Now our Madison Veterinary Emergency team needs YOUR help deciding who takes home the bragging rights! 🏆

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲:
👍❤️🥰😆😮 Browse all six entries and leave a reaction on the ORIGINAL image of your favorite house on our page. Each reaction counts as one vote! Be sure to react to the individual house image, so your vote counts toward that entry.

📅 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟯, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬, 𝗮𝘁 𝟲 𝗽.𝗺.
🎃 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻!

Take a closer look. You never know what’s lurking in the little details! Show your favorite haunt some love. 👻

10/21/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 for her recent 5-star 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄, for choosing Madison Veterinary Emergency, and for sharing such kind words about the care her sweet pup received. 🐶💙

We know that no pet parent ever plans on needing an emergency veterinarian. When your dog or cat suddenly becomes sick or injured, it can be frightening and overwhelming. That's why our team works hard to provide not only the emergency medical care your pet needs, but also compassion, communication, and support for you along the way. ❤️

Angel, it means so much to know that you had a positive experience with our team. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁!

⭐ Have we cared for your pet during an emergency? We'd love to hear about your experience too! Reviews help other pet parents in our community know where they can turn when the unexpected happens.

👉 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝗮 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://g.page/r/CWWwNyaf-ATHEBM/review

Thank you again, Angel, for choosing Madison Veterinary Emergency and for taking the time to share your kind words. We hope your sweet pup is doing great! 💙🐾

10/19/2026

🎃👻🐾 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧...𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗘𝗥! 🐾👻🎃

Halloween is filled with costumes, candy, decorations, and visitors at the door, but some of our favorite spooky traditions can create very real dangers for dogs and cats.

Madison Veterinary Emergency's blog, “𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟱 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀,” shares what pet parents need to know to help keep Halloween fun and SAFE! 🐶🐱🧡

📖 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴, “𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟱 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀”:
https://madisonvetemergency.com/trick-or-treat-protect-your-pet-from-5-halloween-emergencies/

🚨 If Halloween fun does turn into a pet emergency, Madison Veterinary Emergency is here when your regular veterinarian is closed.

🕒 Monday through Thursday 6 PM to 7 AM
🕒 Weekends: Friday 6 PM to Monday 7 AM
🎉 Open all major holidays
📞 256 434 5290

A little preparation can help make Halloween a 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆, including the four-legged members! 🎃🐾🧡

Will your pet’s Halloween experience be full of treats—or tricks? Check out our latest blog post where we explain how to prevent five truly scary Halloween pet emergencies.

10/16/2026

We want to sincerely thank 𝗗𝗮𝗲 for taking the time to leave Madison Veterinary Emergency a 5-star 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 and for sharing these precious photos of her sweet pup with us. ❤️

Dae, we are so sorry you had to experience such a stressful and heartbreaking situation and ultimately say goodbye to your beloved companion. Losing a pet is incredibly difficult. They are part of our families, our routines, and so many of the memories we hold dear.

During an emergency, our team does everything we can to provide compassionate medical care while also helping pet owners understand what is happening and feel supported through difficult decisions. When saying goodbye becomes the kindest option, our goal is to make those final moments as peaceful, comfortable, and full of love as possible. 🐾

Thank you, Dae, for trusting our team during such an emotional time and for sharing your kind words despite what you were going through. It was an honor to care for your sweet pup and to be there for both of you.

And thank you for sharing these beautiful photos. 📸❤️ We know how special those memories are, and we are grateful you allowed us to see the precious pup behind your story.

Please join us in sending Dae and her family love as they remember a very special member of their family. 🌈🐾

10/14/2026

🌟🐾 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗱𝘆, 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁! Kat's love for animals started early. Growing up on a small farm along the Gulf Coast, caring for animals and rescuing strays sparked a passion that eventually led her to a career in veterinary medicine. 🐶🐱

After marrying her high school sweetheart in 2007 during his Marine Corps service, Kat moved to San Diego, California. There, she worked as a ranch hand for a nonprofit that provided equine-assisted activities and therapies for children with special needs. 🐴❤️

After moving to the Tennessee Valley, Kat began working in veterinary medicine in 2013. She earned her 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟳 and plans to pursue her veterinary technician license soon!

Kat first joined Madison Veterinary Emergency in 2023 as a relief receptionist and veterinary assistant. It didn't take long for her to discover just how much she loved emergency medicine, and in 2025, she officially joined our team part-time. 🚨🐾

Emergency medicine can be unpredictable and fast-paced, but that's exactly where Kat thrives. She takes great pride in helping stabilize, comfort, and advocate for pets during some of their most critical moments while supporting the families who love them.

When she's not helping our patients, Kat loves traveling and enjoying outdoor adventures with her husband and two teenage daughters. Their favorites include camping, paddleboarding, and hiking. 🏕️🥾

And it's probably no surprise that Kat has quite the crew waiting for her at home! Their family includes:
🐴 1 horse
🫏 1 donkey
🐱 2 cats
🐶 5 dogs
🦔 1 hedgehog
🐔 And chickens!

She also enjoys gardening, reading, and anything involving true crime. 🌱📚🔎

Kat's compassion, experience, and willingness to jump in wherever she's needed make her such a valuable part of Madison Veterinary Emergency.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗞𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀! 💙🐾

10/12/2026

🐶❤️ 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁 𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! So many wonderful dogs in shelters are waiting for their chance to become someone's best friend. In honor of 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁 𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, Madison Veterinary Emergency is celebrating shelter pups and the families who open their hearts and homes to them! 🏡🐾

If you're considering adopting a dog, remember that bringing home a new family member comes with more than plenty of cuddles and treats. Helping your new pup start healthy and safe is an important part of responsible pet ownership.

🩺 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺. Have your primary veterinarian examine your new dog, and discuss vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutrition, spaying or neutering, and any health concerns.
🏷️ 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Make sure your dog has an ID tag and verify that their microchip is registered with your current contact information.
🏡 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁. A new home can be overwhelming. Provide a quiet, comfortable space and allow your dog time to become familiar with their new surroundings and routine.
🦴 𝗣𝗲𝘁-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲. Keep medications, toxic foods, household chemicals, electrical cords, small objects, and anything they could accidentally swallow safely out of reach.
🐕 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴. Newly adopted dogs may be more likely to run or become frightened as they adjust to unfamiliar surroundings.
🚨 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆. Save the number for your regular veterinarian and your nearest emergency veterinary hospital before you need them.

If your newly adopted pup experiences an emergency when your regular veterinarian is closed, Madison Veterinary Emergency is here to help. 💙

🕒 Monday through Thursday 6 PM to 7 AM
🕒 Weekends: Friday 6 PM to Monday 7 AM
🎉 Open all major holidays
📞 256 434 5290

Already have a shelter dog at home? 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀! 📸🐶 We'd love to see the sweet faces that found their forever families. ❤️