Valor Veterinary Emergency Hospital

08/23/2024

Found: Adorable female pup, estimated age 5 months, found on Waller Ave in Bossier this morning. Please contact us if you recognize this baby!

08/13/2024

Please join us in congratulating our newest RVT, Hanna!

Along with graduating from an accredited college with a degree in Veterinary Technology, Hanna recently passed her VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Exam). This is a comprehensive exam covering topics like pharmacology, anesthesia, lab procedures, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, nursing, husbandry, and more for a variety of animal species.

She is now our 10th Registered Veterinary Technician on staff and we are so VERY proud of her! Congratulations Hanna!

08/08/2024

When the doctor tells you to pull up the meds STAT.

07/23/2024

Dr. Saunders always goes above and beyond!

07/21/2024

Handsome boy found near Bellaire Baptist Church.

Do you recognize me? Help me find my owners!

07/20/2024

UPDATE 1:30pm - Phones are fixed!

We are having intermittent phone issues with dropped calls that is currently being worked on by our provider. We are always here and open 24/7 if you have an emergency!

If you are experiencing difficulties calling us you can e-mail [email protected] or message us on Facebook with any questions.

07/16/2024

Bella: Hello, excuse me, I need to see a doctor please.
Staff: Hi! What seems to be going on?
Bella: My toy is gone, and I’d like it back.
Staff: Oh no! What did it look like? Where was it last seen?
Bella: It had a long neck, and spots. I was chewing on it.
Staff: Like a giraffe? Bella, did you eat it?
Bella: 👀
Staff: SAY NO MORE! We got you fam!

Inducing vomiting is not always indicated when foreign bodies or toxins are ingested, but often times it can prevent a potential obstruction and surgery, or illness from toxins. If you suspect your pet has ingested something they shouldn’t, be sure to call or head to your veterinarian so they can best advise you based on what has been ingested.

Bella’s giraffe was recovered, but unfortunately it was too far gone for even our amazing vets to save. RIP🦒

07/12/2024

We followed up on Kevin today after a recent stay with us and we’re happy to hear he is doing great and has taken his recovery to a whole new level... of comfort! 🛋️ Looks like he's graduated from patient to couch commander. Who knew lounging could be such serious business? 😸

Shoutout to Kevin’s mom who sent us this photo and made our day!

07/11/2024

Attention!

If you use AT&T as a mobile carrier, your calls are not coming through to (or from) our lines. This appears to be a statewide issue with AT&T as a result of Beryl.

We assure you we ARE here 24/7. If you need to contact us you can e-mail [email protected] and we will respond as soon as possible.

07/06/2024

It’s midnight, voting has ended we have our final winners!!

The majestic Korva (that means ear in Finnish, so fitting!) with 127 votes.

The super cuties Korbin and Kal with 116 votes

And cool dude Opie with 54 votes!

We will reach out to you shortly so you can claim your gift baskets.

A big thank you to everyone who participated, we loved seeing your adorable fur kids! ❤️

07/03/2024

Check out our lovely Dr. Monceaux’s comments on how to protect your pets during hot and humid weather.

News How to protect pets in the Louisiana heat and humidity by Stacey Tinsley June 27, 2024 written by Stacey Tinsley June 27, 2024 0 comment Share 0FacebookTwitterPinterestTumblrVKWhatsappEmail 65 Stacey Tinsley, Bossier Press-Tribune Louisiana summers are notoriously hot and humid. Pets are partic...

07/02/2024

With the 4th of July quickly approaching, here are some pet safety tips to keep in mind. We wish you a happy and most of all SAFE holiday!

07/01/2024

Time to vote for our Summer Contest winners!

Like (or Love) the photo of your favorite cutie (two submissions were allowed per donor), voting ends July 5th.

Thank you for supporting Valor Vets for Pets!

06/28/2024

Two more days to submit your entries and donations to win a fun gift basket!

06/27/2024

Keep an eye out!!

06/26/2024

One of the hardest aspects of our job is when pet parents have to say goodbye to their beloved friend. We try and help make this transition as comfortable as possible for those difficult times by providing a peaceful space for pets and their people to spend their last moments together.

This room is incredibly important to us, and we wanted to send a big thank you to Hollywood Feed who recently donated us a bunch of dog and cat treats which we have used to help stock our comfort cart, and Eryn Sexton who has been donating fresh beautiful flower bouquets from her garden.

06/20/2024

Did you know we have a TikTok?!

Mr. Milo made an appearance to show off the gift baskets for our Summer contest and remind everyone there’s only 10 days left to submit your photos and donations!

Check out ValorVetEmergency’s video.

06/13/2024

🌟🐾 Join us for our Summer Contest in support of Valor Vets for Pets, powered by our partnership with MyBalto Foundation! 🐾🌟

Our generous donors to Valor Vets for Pets have been our heroes and have helped us provide life saving care to several pets, but funds are quickly running low. That's where you come in! 🐶🐱

Here's how you can participate:

1️⃣ Submit up to two adorable photos of your pet.
2️⃣ Make a minimum tax-deductible donation of just $5 at https://valorvetsforpets.donation.mybaltofoundation.org/ .
3️⃣ Send a screenshot of your donation receipt along with your pet's photos to [email protected].

The entry period is Saturday, June 15th through Sunday June 30th. Once your entry is received, your pet's photos will be posted for voting on July 1st! 🗳️ Get ready to rally your friends and family for votes, as the contest ends on July 5th!

🌴1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive a gift basket for pets and their people, put together by some of our wonderful Technicians! 🌴

Your generosity will make a world of difference for some furry companions. Let's come together to support Valor Vets for Pets and make this summer a season of giving and joy for our beloved pets! 🐾❤️

05/25/2024

This Memorial Day weekend temperatures are expected to climb over 100° increasing the risk of heat stroke in dogs. We wanted to share some of the warning signs and symptoms as well as steps you can take to protect your pets.

Heat stroke is a medical emergency as it can cause irreversible brain and organ damage and may result in death very quickly. While it can happen to any dog, those at increased risk are brachycephalic (short nose) breeds such as pugs and bulldogs, active dogs not acclimated to warmer temperatures, dogs with a thick fur coat, dogs with cardiac and respiratory illnesses, and dogs who have previously experienced heat stroke.

***𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞***
• Avoid walks and exercise during the hottest times of the day.
• Keep plenty of water and have shade available.
• Do not leave your pet in a hot car or kennel.
• If you are traveling or outdoors with your pet, keep a re**al thermometer and plenty of water on hand. Strong battery operated fans can also be helpful if you have a heat related emergency. Normal body temperature for a dog is 99.5 to 102.5° F.
• Know where your nearest emergency vet is located!

𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
• Re**al Temperature greater than 105° F
• Heavy Panting
• Difficult or Labored Breathing
• Hypersalivation or Drooling
• Abnormal Mucous Membrane Color (Bright or Dark Red, blue or purple tongue or gums)
• Petechiae (small red lesions frequently seen on gums, ears and abdomen)
• Vomiting and/or Diarrhea with or without blood
• Ataxia (walking like they are drunk)
• Collapse
• Disorientation
• Seizures
• Coma
• Death

***𝐈 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞***
If you suspect your pet is suffering from heat stroke you should take a re**al temperature if possible, begin cooling measures and seek veterinary care immediately. The best way to cool a pet is to wet down with cool to room-temperature but not COLD (no ice!) water and use a fan, rolled down windows or air conditioner to promote evaporative cooling. Do not cover in wet towels as this can prevent evaporation and hold in heat. Continue to monitor re**al temperature and STOP cooling if body temperature decreases to 102-103.5° F as the body temperature will continue to drop and it is possible to become hypothermic (too cold) if cooling is continued.

***𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 (𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥)***
You may be asked to sign a stabilization form so that treatment can begin immediately. Continued cooling measures will be taken if body temperature is still elevated, and supplemental oxygen given if necessary. An IV catheter will be placed so shock doses of fluids can be given and bloodwork with a clotting profile will be run to assess the current state of the patient. Depending upon the severity, several days of hospitalization, IV fluids, various medications, repeat bloodwork and a plasma transfusion may be indicated. This treatment can be involved, costly and approximately 50% of cases do not have a positive outcome so avoiding heat stroke to begin with is best!

See below examples of red mucous membranes and petechiae on the gums and ear pinna.

We hope you all have a safe Memorial weekend!

05/14/2024

Fred’s Family is missing him, have you seen him?

05/12/2024

Update: Owner found!!

Found this afternoon in Greenacres Place in Bossier! Appears freshly groomed.

05/08/2024

Sweet Astrid came to see us last month and spent the night for treatment after she indulged in an Easter chocolate buffet. She quickly was a staff fav with her sweet snuggles and spunky personality! We received the fantastic update today that Astrid has won her category at the Starksville we**ie races! She happens to be deaf, but it certainly doesn’t slow her down. She is lightning…she is grace…and she won the we**ie race! (Video in comments)

Congratulations Astrid! We love that she’s sporting her Valor swag, too!

05/04/2024

Update 5/8/24: Reunited with owner!!

Have you seen me?

Missing from Shreveport. Last seen on E. Cavett 5/2/24.

04/26/2024

Last, but certainly not least on this Friday of Veterinary Receptionist Week, we have Shy!

Shy has been such a wonderful addition to our team! She jumped in to one of our busiest shifts and rocks it on the daily! She is efficient, thorough and her peaceful demeanor is assuring to clients and coworkers alike. She says her favorite thing about being a veterinary receptionist is being able to comfort and calm clients during stressful situations. A perfect match for emergency vet med and team Valor. We appreciate you, Shy!

04/25/2024

On this day of Veterinary Receptionist week, we have Ashland!

Ashland was the first of our dedicated receptionists to join our pack and gave us a big sigh of relief! She consistently goes above and beyond to help keep things running smooth. She is always thinking of others and comes up with ideas like children’s books for the lobby, which she even donated and keeps clean for our visitors. She says her favorite thing about being a veterinary receptionist is being able to comfort owners and help them through the end of life process with their pets. We greatly value her big heart and empathetic nature. We appreciate you, Ashland!

04/24/2024

For this next day of Veterinary Reception Week we have Demi!

Demi is the latest addition to the Valor team and she’s awesome! Our evenings are typically the most chaotic, and she handles it like a champ with her calm and quiet demeanor. She stays chill while keeping things moving behind the scenes. She says her favorite thing about being a veterinary receptionist is getting to see all of the different patients and clients that come through the door. We are so glad you joined us, Demi, we appreciate you!

04/23/2024

Did you know it is Veterinary Receptionist Week?

When we opened in February, we expected gradual growth so we initially did not have dedicated receptionists. Our tech and assistant staff covered those duties. After opening day we realized that was not sustainable and quickly opened up reception positions. It takes special people to be on the front line in the ER environment. Each day is unpredictable and often filled with emotional circumstances. Our four amazing receptionists came on board after a crash course in Valor ways and took it from there! They have all been amazing and valuable assets to our team and we want to highlight each of them this week.

Today, we have Nerissa, whose outgoing nature, endlessly positive attitude and contagious smile came in and taught us a thing or two! She excels at making sure our clients and patients are taken care of and have everything they need during their visit. She stays collected even during the busiest times when we are sure she must have a clone to keep up with it all. She says her favorite thing about being a veterinary receptionist is being able to comfort pet owners during difficult situations. We appreciate you, Nerissa!

04/22/2024

Update: Owner found!

Do you recognize me? Found on Stratmore in Shreveport!

04/19/2024