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Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham 🚨24/7 Emergency Care for Pets + Comprehensive Specialty Care Including Surgery & Internal Medicine 🐾🩺 Located in Birmingham, AL
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01/15/2025

🐊☀️ To our Florida friends, thank you for your incredible feedback. We're so glad we could be there for you and your pup! ❤️

01/14/2025

🦴 The hip joint normally functions as a ball and socket but, in dogs with hip dysplasia (a skeletal disorder), the ball and socket do not fit properly, which results in the joint rubbing and grinding. Since the bones of the joint don't line up correctly, the joint cartilage is subjected to abnormal wear and tear. Over time, this wear and tear can result in pain and arthritis. This disorder is most often hereditary but can also be caused by traumatic injury.

Signs of hip dysplasia can include:
🐕 Weakness in the hind legs
🐕 Limping, wobbling
🐕 Walking with a “bunny-hop” gait
🐕 Reluctance to rise from a sitting or lying position
🐕 Lameness, which may be mild, moderate, or severe, and is worse after exercise
🐕 Loose joint, stiffness of the joint, and a grating sound during full extension and bending of the joint

If your dog is exhibiting these signs, please discuss your concerns with your primary veterinarian. If surgery is recommended, we accept referrals for consultations with our amazing team of veterinary surgeons. ☎️ Call (205) 967-9107 to schedule a consultation!

01/13/2025

We deliver personalized care for your pet in their most critical moments! 💗 🙏 Thank you for sharing your story, Natalie!

01/10/2025

❄️ ⚠️ As a friendly reminder, our ER department is OPEN during the winter storm. We're proud to offer emergency care for pets 24/7/365.

☎️ Call (205) 967-9107 or visit us at 146 Resource Center Parkway, Birmingham, AL, 35242 if your pet requires immediate medical attention.

01/09/2025

⚠️ 🌡️ Extremely cold temperatures can cause serious problems for animals who are outside for even short periods of time.

Most pets are not able to withstand temperatures below freezing (32°F). Know the signs of hypothermia to keep your pets safe.

Which pets need the most protection in cold weather?
❄️Pets who are very young or very old
❄️Pets with low body fat
❄️Pets with very little or very thin fur/hair
❄️Pets with hypothyroidism
❄️Small breed dogs

🚨 🚑 If your pet is experiencing signs of hypothermia, contact VSB at (205) 967-9107 immediately. We are open 24/7 for pet emergencies!

01/08/2025

Case is a favorite here at VSB! 🐶 He is a 12-year-old Labrador retriever whose favorite activity is retrieving ducks. 🦆 He came to VSB in October of 2022 with a chronic, intermittent limp and was diagnosed with a ruptured left cranial cruciate ligament (ACL) and torn meniscus. His owner was concerned about surgery on an older dog and his ability to return to doing the things he loved. 🐕

After surgical consultation with Dr Vaughn, and education of the published reports of 90% satisfaction of owners that pursue surgical stabilization, they elected to pursue surgery. A TPLO surgery was performed by Dr Vaughn. Case recovered well. His lameness was completely resolved by 12 weeks postoperative, and he was able to hunt late that season. 🐾

Case did wonderfully until the following year when he developed lameness of the right pelvic limb. Again, Case was referred to Dr Vaughn for help.

On Initial examination case was found to have right pelvic limb lameness that worsened during exercise. Close examination found that his right thigh was 10cm larger than his left thigh. After x-rays, CT scan, and a fine needle aspirate, all results were consistent with a lipomatous (fatty) tumor.

Dr Vaughn performed surgery to remove the mass. The tumor was found to be intimately associated with the sciatic nerve. Careful dissection was required, but the tumor was removed, and the limb was preserved. Histopathology of the tumor confirmed the mass to be an intermuscular lipoma. Surgery of these tumors is often curative. Just as with his previous recovery, Case did great. He returned to a high level of function and wonderful quality of life. He continues to be his owner’s daily running partner. 🏃 👟

Case’s owners were kind enough to send Dr. Vaughn an update this fall. He is continuing to do well and living his best life. (⏬ See video in the comments below!)

01/07/2025

❄️ January is ! 🐕 🚶

We know walking your dog can seem like a chore to some but keep in mind, it is probably the BEST part of their day! Be sure to get outside and spend some quality time with your dog. 🐶

01/01/2025

🎇HAPPY NEW YEAR!🎇

As you think about 2024 resolutions for yourself, remember to consider your pets too! 🐾

We’d love to know…if your pet could make their own new years resolution for 2024, what would it be? Comment below!

Also, check out this article for some great pet resolution tips from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): https://www.avma.org/news/press-releases/steps-help-keep-pets-healthy-part-new-years-resolutions

12/31/2024

This is a friendly reminder that our hospital will be open 24 hours on New Year's Day for emergencies. Thank you and Happy New Year! 🎉

12/30/2024

Thank you, Joanne! 🙏 ❤️ We're proud to provide top-notch medical care and exceptional customer service.

12/25/2024

From our family at VSB to yours, 🎅🎄🐾 MERRY CHRISTMAS! 🐾🎄🎅

We hope your day is filled with love and plenty of treats!

12/24/2024

🎅🎄🤶 Merry Christmas Eve! 🎅🎄🤶 Wishing everyone a warm, joyous, and safe holiday weekend!

Our ER department is open 24 hours today (Christmas Eve) and on Christmas Day for pet emergencies.

12/21/2024

Happy First Day of Winter! ❄️

We wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that freezing temperatures can cause serious problems for pets such as hypothermia, accidental antifreeze ingestion, burns caused by fires or space heaters, and more.

Check out this article from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to learn more animal safety tips for cold weather: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/cold-weather-animal-safety

12/20/2024

VSB is so excited for the holiday season! 🎄🦌🎁🎅🏼

Take a moment to vote on your favorite photo from our team and their fur babies! 🐶🐱

A special thanks to our ER Supervisor, Sameera, for this amazing photo shoot! 👏

12/19/2024

🌟⚠️ HOLIDAY HAZARDS⚠️ 🌟

They might look beautiful, but holiday decorations may be hazardous for pets. Here are a few tips to keep your pet safe this holiday season:

🎄 Securely anchor and keep pets away from the tree. Also, remember to sweep up any fallen brush or pine needles.

💡 Hang strands of lights higher up. Not only can pets get tangled in strings, but these strands can give them a potentially life-threatening electrical shock if they bite through the wire.

🐈 Tinsel and ornaments can seem like toys (especially to cats) and can cause serious stomach issues if ingested. Avoid using tinsel when possible and stick with larger, shatterproof ornaments that aren’t easy to break or swallow.

12/17/2024

During the winter months, cats will often seek out any warm space they can find. Unfortunately, common cozy places include underneath a car and a warm car engine which puts their lives at risk. Here’s a few actions you can take to avoid these types of catastrophes:

🐱 Keep your cat safe and warm inside
💭 Check on your cat before leaving the house or before leaving for a trip
🚗 Make loud warning sounds before starting your car
📢 Give cats time to escape your car after you’ve made the loud noises
🛌 Provide a safer, alternative cozy spot for cats by setting up a cat bed or box with a blanket

If you have a cat emergency VSB is open 24/7 | (205) 967-9107

12/13/2024

5 Stars from Joe! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 Thanks you!

12/11/2024

Meet our tiny but mighty, Izzy! 🐾

Izzy was rushed into our E.R. after being struck by a car. Izzy was nothing short of a determined little fighter throughout her treatment. Dr. Smith and her staff were diligent in getting Izzy stable. After just 24 hours of critical monitoring and treatment, Izzy started to show her personality and perseverance! 💪

Although Izzy was still experiencing the Schiff-Sherrington phenomenon as well as some rigid body movements, Izzy made it known that she was going to walk, some way- somehow! Within 3 days of hospitalization, Izzy was walking around and letting us know- she was ready to be home. 🏡

As of today, Izzy still has a slight head tilt but is 95% better according to her owners. We are very proud of our little “Dizzy- Izzy.” ❤️

Address

146 Resource Center Parkway
Birmingham, AL
35242

Opening Hours

Monday	12am - 12am
Tuesday	12am - 12am
Wednesday	6pm - 8am
Thursday	12am - 12am
Friday	12am - 12am
Saturday	12am - 12am
Sunday	12am - 12am

Telephone

+12059679107

Website

https://vsbham.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&y_source=1_NTA5ODQxNTYtNTU5LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D

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📢 Attention Pet Owners: BIG NEWS!! 📰 🚨 Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham + Pet Emergency is now open 24/7/365 to care for your pets--any hour of the day or night. 🚑 🐾 We are proud to be the ONLY 24/7 Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospital in all of Birmingham! If your pet is seriously sick or injured and needs intensive care, our team of emergency veterinarians are here for you. If your pet requires extensive diagnostic testing or a life-saving surgery, our team of specialists are on-call to treat your pet on-site, without transferring to another facility. 💡 Learn more about our advanced medical services here: https://www.vsbham.com/ If your pet is in need of emergency or specialty care call (205) 967-9107 or visit us at 146 Resource Center Parkway, Birmingham, AL, 35242. 🐶 😻