Veterinary Emergency Hospital of Midlothian

12/19/2025

🚨 Poison Alert!

Everyday items like chocolate, grapes, medications, and household toxins can be dangerous for pets. If your pet eats something suspicious, don’t wait and see—quick action can make all the difference. When in doubt, seek veterinary care right away. 🐾

12/18/2025

Just home from the vet?

A little rest goes a long way.
Keep them comfy, limit activity, offer water, and give meds as directed.
Sleepiness, low appetite, and mild swelling can be normal.
But call your vet if you notice bleeding, vomiting, refusal to eat, or worsening swelling.

Every recovery is different—your calm care makes all the difference ❤️

12/17/2025

🐕🐈 They can’t tell you what’s wrong—but their appetite can.

Missing meals isn’t just picky eating. It can be pain, illness, or something deeper.
Trust your instincts. Early care saves time, stress, and lives.

VEHM is here when your pet needs you most.

12/08/2025

👀 Red eyes? Squinting? Tears that won’t stop?

Eye issues in pets can go from “a little irritated” to serious in no time.
If something looks off, trust your instincts — eye problems are always urgent.

A quick visit can protect their comfort and their vision. VEHM is here when it can’t wait.

12/07/2025

🐾 A tiny limp might not look like much… until it suddenly is.

If your pet is limping for more than 24 hours, refusing to bear weight, or slowing down, that’s your sign to act.

Pain doesn’t wait — and neither should treatment. Early care means quicker healing and a much happier pet. VEHM is here when it can’t wait.

12/06/2025

🤢A little vomit after eating too fast? Totally normal.
But repeated vomiting, skipped meals, or sudden weakness?

That’s when VEHM steps in.

If something feels off, trust your gut (and theirs). We’re here to make sure a small concern doesn’t turn into a big problem. Better safe than sorry — and always better with a quick check at VEHM

12/06/2025

12/06/2025

We’re set up and ready for furry fun at the Midlothian Christmas Festival! 🎄🐾

Santa Paws left FREE treats — naughty or nice — to take home!
Come snag a holiday photo with your fur babies and get a keepsake paw or nose ink print 🐾📸

Don’t miss out — we’re here right now! 🎅❤️
See you all at the Midlothian Light Up Parade tonight! ✨

Special thanks to Willow, Portland, Bear & Theo — and their amazing humans — for making our post extra paw-fect! 💙🐶🐱

11/28/2025

We hope you and your pets enjoyed a safe and joyful Thanksgiving!
If your pet needs emergency care, here Is a friendly reminder that our Midlothian ER team is here 24/7/365 to serve our community. Like + Share for community awareness 🍗

11/26/2025

🦃🐾 Which Thanksgiving foods can your pets safely eat? 💛

We know it’s hard to resist those puppy eyes (and curious cats!) at the dinner table — but not every holiday dish is safe to share.

✅ Safe in moderation:
Plain cooked turkey (no skin, bones, or seasoning) 🍗
Steamed green beans 🥦
Plain pumpkin 🎃
Sweet potatoes (no sugar or marshmallows) 🍠

🚫 Avoid:
Turkey bones, gravy, onions, garlic, raisins, grapes, buttery dishes, and anything with xylitol!

A few bites of the right foods can be a fun treat — but rich or seasoned meals can quickly turn into an emergency. If your pet snags something they shouldn’t, our team is here 24/7 this holiday season. 🏥🐾

11/25/2025

Thanksgiving Is around the corner and is all fun and games until someone’s dog steals a roll… stuffed with garlic and onions. Holiday foods can cause more trouble than a tabletop staring contest, and several ingredients on your plate can be dangerous for pets.

If your pet gets into something they shouldn’t, our emergency team is here to help keep the holiday running smoothly. 24/7/365