Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital of Byron Center

06/26/2024

06/25/2024

Our friend Snow is available for adoption! This senior boy is lucky enough to have a foster home but he is still looking for his forever family. AESH is sponsoring his adoption fee so please contact the Humane Society of West Michigan if you're interested!

Check out his bio here: https://www.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/HSWM-A-51630?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1zYE_7wjPU91wlAZq5q0VzUii6ZKj-E1NpCaedcigw6FyN-nFHgGc_Jo4_aem_e9OMvrKLcIEAc6HLFS6K2g

06/20/2024

Last week, Dr. Gerbers had the opportunity to work with some of the amazing Wyoming Police officers who have K9 partners! We did a Q&A session so these officers feel prepared to assist their K9s if they are injured while on the job. We'd like to give a BIG thank you to the officers as well as Wyoming Animal Hospital for creating and facilitating this meeting!! And an even BIGGER thank you to Scout, for being bestest boy!!! 💜🐕‍🦺🐾

06/18/2024

This big girl is Skye! She came to us with an upset stomach that our doctor suspected was caused by Gastroenteritis. This disease can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea that can quickly lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and even sepsis without proper veterinary treatment. If you suspect your furry friend has Gastroenteritis reach out to your regular veterinarian right away! If they are closed, please call us so we can assist you in getting the care your pup needs. Early intervention can make a huge difference in your pet's recovery.

PS- Olivia is an expert on making friends with her patients!🥰

06/17/2024

We are so thrilled to add Dr. Slubowski to our team of Doctors.

06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day to all the dads of both human and pet children!🐾

06/11/2024

Meet Taco! This gorgeous girl belongs to one of our ER doctors. Taco struggles with occasional constipation but in addition to that, she has Feline Osteoarthritis, which can make her feel sore and uncomfortable.

What is Feline Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition where joints become inflamed and worn. Signs that your kitty may be experiencing OA pain include stiffness, lameness, decreased activity levels, trouble jumping up/down or climbing stairs.

The good news is that with early intervention, your regular veterinarian can help manage this condition and keep your feline friend happy and comfortable for as long as possible. If you notice any of these symptoms, be sure to talk to your vet about what steps you can take at home to improve their quality of life. If your cat seems painful for any reason and your regular veterinarian is not open, we can help get their pain under control in the meantime!

06/06/2024

This good boy is Ryker! He was previously diagnosed with epileptic seizures that were being managed with medication. Ryker's mom brought him in to see us at our Grand Rapids location when he started having seizures while being on this medication. Often, patients who experience seizures have something called "Idiopathic Epilepsy" meaning there's no physical abnormality causing the seizures. While frustrating, most pets can be managed on an anti-seizure medication and have very few breakthrough seizures. Ryker was hospitalized and monitored closely while he was here and his medication dose was increased. He was able to go home later that day!

06/04/2024

Our hospitals proudly support diversity and inclusion. 🐾🌈 Happy Pride Month!

06/03/2024

Go meet our friend, Snow! His adoption fee is on us! 🥰

Check out Snow or one of the other animals for adoption at Humane Society of West Michigan

06/01/2024

Our furry patients bring us so much joy at Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospitals. 🐶💕Our dedicated staff loves caring for these precious animals, providing them with the medical attention and TLC they deserve. Despite any illness or injury, our patients remind us of the unconditional love that only a sweet, furry companion can provide. Ensuring their comfort and speedy recovery is our top priority. 🐾 We could not do what we do without the trust of our patients' parents!

05/30/2024

Exotic pets require a LOT of research and commitment to their care. It can be overwhelming! Whether you're looking at adding one of these special creatures to your family for the first time, or you have tons of experience handling them, we want your questions!! Post in the comments below for a chance to have your question featured in our first video!

*Keep your general questions coming as well so we can compile a list for our next video!

05/29/2024

We had to give Guiness a special send-off after staying with us at our Grand Rapids location for close to 3 weeks! He gave his owners quite a scare after accidentally ingesting rodenticide. It was a long road to recovery, but with a lot of love and care from our team and unending support from his people, he finally was well enough to get back home where he belongs! While here, this adorable tripod stole the hearts of several staff members. There may have been a tear or two shed as he left but all happy tears! See an update in the comments of how Guiness is doing now!

05/28/2024

Our hospitals are open during Memorial Day to care for your furry friends! 🐶🐱🏥 While you take time to remember and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, rest assured that our caring veterinarians and staff will be available around the clock to tend to any urgent medical needs that arise with Fido and Fluffy. From bloat and trauma to accidental poisonings, we are here to help diagnose, stabilize and treat your pets with our complete emergency and critical care services.

So this Memorial Day, enjoy time with loved ones but have peace of mind knowing our hospitals are open if any emergency veterinary care is needed for unexpected injuries or illnesses that pop up with your precious companions. Memorial Day should be stress-free for you and your pets, so we've got you covered!

05/24/2024

Memorial Day is a time to reflect and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. As we enjoy time with friends and family over the long weekend, let's take a moment to pay tribute to the brave men and women who fought for our freedom.

🐾 Here is our furry friend Gulliver enjoying the beautiful weather and preparing for a swim. Although he doesn't understand all that Memorial Day means, he helps us relax and enjoy life's simpler pleasures. Pets have a way of bringing joy and unconditional love into our lives.

This Memorial Day, we remember those who died serving our nation

05/21/2024

Talk about tiny! This baby weighs less than 1 pound! Sweet little Egg Nog's favorite place to snuggle while she was here was in Kalei's arms. 🥰

05/20/2024

Show us your rescue pups in the comments!

05/15/2024

Do you ever wonder what goes on when your pet is here with us?

05/13/2024

We are starting a series called, "Ask a Vet Tech" where we have someone on our incredible nursing team answer YOUR pet-related questions. Some of these will be tailored to specific topics and some will be general. Comment below if you have a question you'd like to see featured!

05/11/2024

From sassy Sulcatas to happy little Hedgehogs, Dr. McFarland is here to care for all of your "exotic" pets! Call us at 616-537-1402 to schedule an appointment!

05/10/2024

We are so excited to welcome another new doctor to our team!

05/07/2024

Meet Charlie! This sweet boy was our first ophthalmology patient to use our Phaco machine to completely resolve his bilateral cataracts! Click on the link to read his story: https://www.aeshbyroncenter.com/blog/cataracts-case-study

05/06/2024

This May we remind you that it is National Chip Your Pet Month!

Each year, about 10 million pets are lost in America, with millions ending up in animal shelters. Only 15% of dogs and 2% of cats in these shelters without microchips are reunited with their owners. The goal of Chip Your Pet Month is to encourage pet owners to microchip their animals so that they can be quickly found and brought back to their owners if they go missing. The microchips are placed beneath the pet’s skin, typically between the shoulders. Veterinary offices or animal shelters can use the contact information on these implants and get in touch with you in case you lose your pets. Please reach out to your Veterinary office to schedule an appointment to chip your pet.

05/03/2024

TGIF! Remember we are here for you and your furry family 24/7!

05/02/2024

Go meet your new furry family member today!! 🥰

Today we're kicking off BISSELL Pet Foundation's event! All dogs including this handsome boy, Kweli, will be $50 from now until May 15th! 😍 We are still bursting at the seams with over 150 animals in our care as of right now and would looovvee to see lots of dogs and cats find their new homes.

Kweli is a BIG boy at nearly 100 lbs, full of love, and about 5 years old. 🫶 He's starting to think his shelter setup may not be quite big enough for him and would love a nice big dog bed in a house with space to call his own. 🥲🏘

Share our post to help Kweli and all our other pups find their forever homes over the next two weeks so we can really try to ! 🥳

04/30/2024

We're more than just emergency! Both locations now offer CT scans and specialty services are provided at our Byron Center hospital. Call us at 616-537-1402 if you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation!

04/27/2024

Today is World Veterinary Day! Let's take a moment to appreciate the veterinary community as a whole for showing up for their patients each and every day. This job can have some really hard moments, days, weeks and even months. Yet, our love for animals and the bond they have with their people keeps us coming back for more. THANK YOU to all the Veterinarians, Technicians/Nurses, Assistants, CSRs/Receptionists, Kennel Attendants, Practice Managers and the many more roles we have in this profession!!! You are so valued and appreciated!! 💜🐾🎉

04/25/2024

Miss Harley Rose needed a little help when it was time to give birth so her mom brought her to our hospital to make sure everything went well. Thankfully, this mama had SEVEN healthy babes!!

04/23/2024

Let us know in the comments! 📚

04/22/2024

This week is National Veterinary Receptionist week! We wouldn't be able to function without these wonderful humans! Their job is incredibly important and can be extremely stressful at times. Please be sure to let a Veterinary Receptionist or Client Service Representative know that you appreciate them the next time you're in! 💜