https://madisonvetemergency.com/

Madison Veterinary Emergency - Alabama, 27022 US-72 E, Athens, AL (2025)

10/21/2025

🔬🐾 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲. When every second counts, our on-site diagnostic tools at Madison Veterinary Emergency help us get to the root of your pet’s issue fast. From digital X-rays to in-house lab testing, we’re equipped to quickly identify the problem and start treatment right away. No delays. No waiting on results. Just urgent answers when your pet needs them most.

Whether it’s late at night, over the weekend, or on a holiday, we’re here after hours to provide the expert care your pet deserves, backed by the technology that makes it possible.

📞 If your pet is in distress and your regular vet is closed, call us at 256-434-5290.

10/18/2025

🌟🐾 We’re so grateful for pet parents like Sherri L. who take the time to share their experience with us! Her 5-star review made our day!💙

At Madison Veterinary Emergency, we’re here after hours, on weekends, and during holidays, when your regular vet might be closed, to provide urgent care when your pet needs it most.

If we’ve helped your furry family member during an emergency, we’d love to hear from you too. Your stories lift our team and help other pet parents find care they can trust.

💬 Drop us a review on Google or leave a Facebook Recommendation to share your experience!

10/15/2025

🐾 𝟱 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗥! October is National Pet Wellness Month, and while we’re here when emergencies strike after hours, on weekends, and holidays, our goal is always to keep your pets out of the ER when possible. Preventive care and smart habits at home can go a long way.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝟱 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁:
𝟭. 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗘𝗮𝘁 🥓🍫
Fatty table scraps, toxic foods like chocolate or grapes, or even pantry raids can trigger pancreatitis, GI blockages, or poisoning. When in doubt, skip the human food.
𝟮. 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗳𝗳 🧼🧪
Keep cleaning products, medications (even pet meds), plants like lilies, and small chewable objects out of reach—especially with curious puppies or cats.
𝟯. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗨𝗽-𝘁𝗼-𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 📋
Routine exams and bloodwork help catch health issues before they escalate into emergencies.
𝟰. 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 🚨
Lethargy, hiding, vomiting, limping, bloated bellies, or heavy panting can be early signs of trouble. Catching symptoms early can be lifesaving.
𝟱. 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗺, 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 🧭
Know where your nearest emergency vet is (hint: it’s us!) and keep our number saved:
📍 Madison Veterinary Emergency
🕐 Open nights, weekends, and holidays
📞 256-434-0170

Let’s work together to keep our furry friends safe and secure! 🐶🐱❤️

10/13/2025

👩‍⚕️🐾 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀! 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸, 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺!

💙 From skilled Vet Techs to compassionate support staff, you’re the reason our patients receive such exceptional care. Your expertise, dedication, and endless love for animals make a life-saving difference every single day. Whether it’s monitoring vitals, easing pain, or offering gentle cuddles, you do it all with heart. 🐶🐱💉🩺

We’re proud to celebrate Vet Tech Week, but we’re going bigger. It’s Veterinary Team Week at MVE, and we’re giving thanks to every team member who goes above and beyond for pets in crisis. 🙌❤️

💬 Help us honor them! Drop a ❤️, share your appreciation, or tag your favorite team memory in the comments.

Happy Veterinary Team Week to the real superheroes behind the scenes! 🦸‍♀️🐾🦸‍♂️

10/11/2025

⚕️ 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. 𝗔𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱. 🏥✨

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿:
🔹 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲: From injuries and poisoning to sudden illnesses, our experienced team is ready to handle many urgent medical situations.
🔹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: We pride ourselves on delivering care with empathy and understanding, ensuring you and your pet feel supported.
🔹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆: Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a skilled team, we are prepared to offer the best possible care during emergencies.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝘁:
1. Difficulty Breathing: Rapid or difficult breathing, blue-tinged gums, or choking.
2. Severe Injuries: Broken bones, deep wounds, or trauma from accidents.
3. Poisoning: Ingesting toxic substances like chemicals, plants, or human medications.
4. Seizures: Persistent or multiple seizures in a short period.
5. Unconsciousness: If your pet is unresponsive or collapses.
6. Severe Vomiting or Diarrhea: Persistent issues that lead to dehydration.
7. Difficulty Urinating: Straining or blood in the urine, indicating a possible blockage.
8. Ingestion of Foreign Objects: Swallowing items that could cause blockages.
9. Sudden Weakness: Wobbly or inability to stand/walk.
10. Severe Pain: Constant whining, restlessness, or aggression.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀:
● Monday-Thursday: 6 PM - 7 AM
● Weekends: Friday 6 PM - Monday 7 AM
● Major Holidays: Always open!

Remember, during an emergency, every second counts. 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝟱𝟲-𝟰𝟯𝟰-𝟱𝟮𝟵𝟬. Our dedicated team ensures your pet receives the prompt and compassionate care they need. 🌟❤️

10/09/2025

⭐ This September, we are thrilled to shine the spotlight on Dr. Dawn E. Tucker, our dedicated Medical Director at Madison Veterinary Emergency! 🩺🐾

Dr. Tucker, a proud alumna of Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, brings our team a wealth of expertise and passion for emergency and critical care. Her commitment to evidence-based veterinary medicine ensures that every pet receives top-notch care, especially in times of crisis.

Her focus on relieving pain and providing immediate, compassionate attention makes Dr. Tucker an exceptional choice for your pet’s emergency needs. Her dedication and skill are integral to the high standard of care we strive to offer at Madison Veterinary Emergency.
We are proud to have Dr. Tucker leading our team and are grateful for her unwavering commitment to our furry patients and their families. 🥰❤️

For exceptional emergency and critical care services, trust Madison Veterinary Emergency. We are here to provide the highest level of care when you need us most.

10/07/2025

🐾 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁 𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! At Madison Veterinary Emergency, we’re honoring the unconditional love and second chances that adopted pets bring into our lives. 🐶🐱❤️

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:
𝟭. 𝗔 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 – Every shelter pet deserves a loving home. Adoption gives them a second chance and brings new joy to your life.
𝟮. 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 & 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 – Most pets are already spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, helping you start your journey off right.
𝟯. 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 – From playful kittens to wise senior pups, shelters are full of pets with unique personalities ready to match yours.
𝟰. 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 – Adopting reduces overcrowding and supports responsible pet ownership and animal welfare efforts.
𝟱. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝘀 – Whether furry, fluffy, or whiskered, your new best friend might be waiting for you right now.

🩺 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗩𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗽: After adoption, schedule a wellness visit with your veterinarian. It’s the first step to a healthy, happy life together!

📸 Have a rescue story? Share your adopted pet’s photo in the comments! We’d love to meet them and celebrate with you!

10/05/2025

🐾✨ 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼! We recently received a message that truly touched our hearts.

“You guys saved our dog a few months ago, his name was Tango and he had mange. I would love to send you pictures of him and thank you again for saving our puppy. The 1st picture was a few days after we left your office, the second one was a week or so ago. He is such an amazing dog and you guys saved him. Thank you so much!” – Jason P.

Jason, thank you for sharing Tango’s journey with us. Seeing how far he’s come is exactly why we do what we do. 💙

If we’ve helped your pet during an emergency, we’d love to hear your story too! 🐶🐱💫

📩 Send us a message, tag us in a photo, or leave a review on Google or Facebook.

Thank you for trusting us with your pets.

10/03/2025

🚨🐾 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟱 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗥 (𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺)
In honor of National Animal Safety Month, we’re raising awareness about preventable emergencies we see often at Madison Veterinary Emergency:
𝟭. 𝗩𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗮 – Often caused by dietary indiscretion or toxins.
𝟮. 𝗧𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Human meds, chocolate, xylitol, plants, cleaning products.
𝟯. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮 – Hit-by-car, falls, or fights can lead to serious injuries.
𝟰. 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 – Wheezing, choking, or respiratory distress always need urgent care.
𝟱. 𝗨𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 – Especially in male cats; life-threatening if untreated.

✅ 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀:
Keep meds and food locked up, supervise outdoor play, use pet-safe cleaners, and know your pet’s normal behavior so you can catch changes early.

🩺 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 & 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱.
📍 27022 US 72, Athens, AL 35613
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𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗥. ❤️🐾

09/30/2025

🐾 A calm presence. A trusted team. A healthier pet. We’re so grateful for the trust pet parents place in us during stressful moments. Thank you, Caitlin, for the kind words about your visit with Remy.

At Madison Veterinary Emergency, every member of our team — from reception to techs to doctors — is here to offer expert care with professionalism and compassion.

💬 If we’ve helped your pet in a time of need, your review can help others feel confident about where to turn in an emergency.

09/26/2025

🍖🍣 𝗔𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝘄 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵?
1. Bacterial Risks: Raw meat and fish can harbor harmful bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli. These pathogens can lead to serious gastrointestinal issues in pets, including vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
2. Parasites: Raw fish, mainly, can contain parasites like tapeworms or roundworms that may infect your pet, leading to additional health complications.
3. Nutritional Imbalance: Raw diets can lead to imbalances, as they may only provide some essential nutrients your pet needs. Over time, this can cause deficiencies or imbalances in their diet.
4. Bone Hazards: Raw meat often contains bones that can splinter and cause choking or severe injuries to your pet's digestive tract.
5. Potential Toxicity: Certain raw fish contain toxins that can harm pets. For instance, raw fish can carry toxins that may lead to serious health issues.

𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀:
• Cooked Meat and Fish: Opt for cooked meats and fish without seasoning. Cooking eliminates harmful bacteria and parasites.
• Commercial Pet Foods: High-quality commercial pet foods are formulated to meet your pet's nutritional needs safely and effectively.
• Consult Your Vet: If you're considering a raw diet for your pet, consult your veterinarian to ensure it's balanced and safe.

Your pet's health and well-being are our top priorities. If you suspect your pet has consumed raw meat or fish and shows signs of distress, don't hesitate to contact us at 256-434-5290. We're here to provide the urgent care your pet may need.

Stay informed and keep your furry friends safe! 🐶🐱

09/24/2025

🏥 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁! When the unexpected happens, your pets deserve fast, compassionate, expert care—right here in Madison, AL.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘂𝘀?
• Open after regular hours - weeknights (Mon–Thu: 6 PM–7 AM), all weekend (Fri 6 PM–Mon 7 AM), and all major holidays.
• Established in 2022 by local veterinarians committed to providing emergency and critical care when your pet needs it most.
• Fully equipped with a modern lab, surgical suite, and experienced team - including three full-time emergency vets and skilled veterinary nurses.
• We partner with your regular vet to ensure seamless follow-up and stable long-term care.
• Located at 27022 US 72, Athens, AL 35613, just minutes from Madison.
• Need us fast? Call now: 256-434-5290

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽!

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