Madison Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care

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Madison Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care

Madison Veterinary Specialists is an AAHA accredited hospital that provides emergency and specialty veterinary care in a personal, caring environment.
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We are an AAHA-Accredited veterinary hospital dedicated to providing the highest level of emergency and specialty veterinary care. We provide that care in a personal, caring environment that acknowledges the dignity of each dog or cat treated, and addresses the individual needs of each owner -- reinforcing the human-animal bond. We focus on each patient and use a team approach to care through clos

e communication with both owners and general-practice veterinarians. Our hospital offers 24 hour emergency care as well as appointments with our board-certified specialists in surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology neurology, dermatology and oncology.

01/27/2025

January is National Blood Donor Month, and here at MVS we would like to take a moment to honor all of our canine and feline heroes who make saving lives that much more impactful.

Our Wall of Heroes is proudly displayed with both current and retired service members. The essential treatments, transfusions, surgeries and more wouldn’t be possible without them!

Interested in having your pet join our heroes? Visit our website at mvsvets.com and click on the blood bank button. 🩸

01/23/2025

Yay, Kahleo! We’re so happy for her and her family. Today is a great day. ♥️🐾

01/20/2025

Can you tell that Henry is loved? 🥰 This sweet pup came into our emergency service paralyzed in his rear legs. The emergency team evaluated him and a neurologist was called in to perform an emergency MRI and surgery. Just over two weeks later, he was able to walk into the lobby to see Dr. Lau for a recheck. We are so happy for him and his family. ♥️🐾

01/19/2025

A very special thank you to our retiring hero, Gracie. Her incredible service as an MVS blood bank donor for 6.5 years has helped with 26 life saving donations! As a universal blood type, DEA Negative, her impact has been substantial over the years. 🩸🐾♥️

Interested in having your own canine or feline hero? Visit mvsvets.com/our-services/blood-bank to learn more and complete the application.

01/16/2025

“Patiently waiting to see Dr. McDaniel…but if the nurse says the word ‘thermometer’, I’m out.” -Willie, probably

01/14/2025

We’re so proud to again be certified as a VECCS Level II facility!

HELP US CONGRATULATE OUR LATEST VECCS Certified Facilities!!!

LEVEL I:
Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Hospital
The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center

LEVEL 2:
Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine
Madison Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care
Maine Veterinary Medical Center
Oradell Animal Hospital
Red Bank Veterinary Hospital
South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care
VIP Animal Medical Center Cheongdam

LEVEL 3:
Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center
Points East Veterinary Emergency Hospital

01/09/2025

Sophie and Inara may be very different sized patients...but the both underwent the same surgical procedure called a hemilaminectomy after MRI revealed the cause of their paralysis. They each came in to the MVS neurology team unable to walk, but were back on their paws just a short time later at their recheck appointments. We're so happy for both of them and their families. 🐾🐾

12/23/2024

Fendi is a 4 year old Shih Tzu Mix who came into our emergency room two weeks ago when she became unable to use all four of her limbs. She also had a severe skin infection. Luckily, Fendi is as strong as she is cute. She was transferred to our neurology team and after an MRI, she was diagnosed with a C5-C6 disc herniation. Fendi underwent ventral slot surgery to decompress the spinal cord right away. She came back for a recheck last week and was walking—just in time to celebrate the holidays! ♥️🐾

12/13/2024

🐾 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Retiring Heroes! 🐾

A huge thank you to Onyx and Lucas for their incredible service as MVS blood donors. Together, they’ve been part of our program for 9 years, making 24 life-saving donations! 🩸

Now, after all their hard work, they have officially aged out of the program and are entering a well-deserved retirement. We wish them both a lifetime of happiness and relaxation! A special thank you to their parents for their commitment to the program as well.

Interested in having your own canine or feline hero?
Visit MVS Blood Bank to learn more and fill out an application.

https://www.mvsvets.com/our-services/blood-bank/

11/27/2024

Thank you, News 3 Now / Channel 3000 for highlighting this!

MVS is now offering extracorporeal therapy, sometimes called "dialysis for pets". We currently are the only veterinary hospital in the state with this program and are proud to be bringing it to Madison.

While this can be life-saving for cats and dogs, we are also in desperate need to blood donors. Blood products are required in order to perform this therapy and we rely on our team's pets and pets in the community for this. There are some great perks to your pet being a blood donor, including free annual bloodwork as well as heartworm & flea and tick prevention.

You can learn more about your pet being a blood donor on our website here: https://www.mvsvets.com/our-services/blood-bank/

Full article: https://bit.ly/4g8cpMI

Learn more on our website: https://www.mvsvets.com/extracorporealtherapy/

11/20/2024

The world just got 10x cuter! The MVS team helped mama Anna deliver her puppies today via emergency c-section. ♥️🐾

11/19/2024

A twofer-Tuesday: ♥️🐾

Scooby came to MVS in October unable to walk with his hind limbs. He had MRI and surgery with Dr. Delamaide for the disc herniation that was causing his paralysis. We are happy to report that he is showing improvement and is back up and walking!

Jordy came to us 4 weeks ago being paralyzed in his back legs. Dr. Lau and the neurology team did an emergency MRI and surgery that night and he was able to walk back in for his recheck two weeks later!

11/13/2024

Three weeks ago, Kiko was having a blast at the dog park when a playful encounter went a bit too far, and he got pinned by another dog. Right after, Kiko couldn’t use his back legs and became non-ambulatory. An MRI confirmed he had a condition called Acute Non-Compressive Nucleus Pulposus Extrusion (ANNPE).

ANNPE happens when the jelly-like center of a spinal disc suddenly bursts out, hitting the spinal cord at high speed and causing injury. Unlike a typical “slipped disc,” this material doesn’t compress the spinal cord, but can cause weakness or even paralysis from the impact. ANNPE can happen from sudden movements or trauma, like what happened with Kiko.

The good news? ANNPE is generally non-painful and often responds well to rest and supportive care if some movement and feeling is preserved - no surgery needed! We’re thrilled to see Kiko back on her feet after just three weeks. Here’s to many more happy (and safe!) playdates at the park!

11/11/2024

This article highlights a revolutionary new treatment for osteoarthritis in dogs - something that MVS is proud to offer! Visit our website to learn more. https://www.mvsvets.com/synovetin-oa/

Dogs get arthritis for different reasons than humans, and the pain threatens the nature of our relationship with our pets.

11/05/2024

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We have not one but three adorable puppies - siblings Frito, Cheeto, and Dorito - checking in for a to Madison Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care

We're so thankful for MVS's extraordinary care of our foster pups, and for their continued support of our rescue efforts. Their compassionate team is available 24/7, providing everything from routine care to emergency services. Thank you, MVS, for supporting our mission and helping care for our pups! We couldn't do what we do without you 🩷

Frito, Cheeto, and Dorito are special pups with ~amazing~ names that are looking for their forever homes! All three were born either partially or fully deaf, and they greet each day with joy and pure puppy happiness 🫶 Head over to our website to learn more about them and see if you could be the right fit to help these puppies thrive! https://fetchwi.org/adopt

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2704 Royal Avenue
Madison, WI
53713

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+16082747772

Website

http://www.mvsvets.com/

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Thank you, News 3 Now / Channel 3000 for highlighting this! MVS is now offering extracorporeal therapy, sometimes called "dialysis for pets". We currently are the only veterinary hospital in the state with this program and are proud to be bringing it to Madison. While this can be life-saving for cats and dogs, we are also in desperate need to blood donors. Blood products are required in order to perform this therapy and we rely on our team's pets and pets in the community for this. There are some great perks to your pet being a blood donor, including free annual bloodwork as well as heartworm & flea and tick prevention. You can learn more about your pet being a blood donor on our website here: https://www.mvsvets.com/our-services/blood-bank/ Full article: https://bit.ly/4g8cpMI Learn more on our website: https://www.mvsvets.com/extracorporealtherapy/

Alex is a 5yo Goldendoodle who came to our ER service 2 weeks ago after losing his ability to walk right after jumping off the deck. He was paralyzed in his left hindlimb but had some movement in his right. He was transferred to the Neurology team and an emergency MRI was performed promptly in the same afternoon. MRI found extensive changes within the spinal cord from T1-T8, most consistent with a condition called Fibrocartilagenous embolism (FCE). In the video, Dr. Lau is showing where this can be seen on the MRI scan of Alex’s back. FCE is a stroke-type condition where a small piece of the cartilage from the intervertebral disc (IVD) blocks the blood supply to part of the spinal cord, which can result in rapid paralysis. Fortunately, it is not a painful condition and treatment is with physiotherapy and supportive nursing care. Prognosis is often favorable for dogs who can still move their legs or feel their toes, but also depends on the extent and severity of the injury. As for Alex, we are very excited that he is back on his feet and started walking on his own just after 2 weeks! We expect Alex to show continuous improvement over the next few months - Go Alex! Photos of the sweet boy in the comments. ♥️🐾