Advanced Veterinary Care of Vestavia

04/23/2025

Lost Dog Awareness Day: Microchipping Saves Lives! 🐶🔍

Did you know? 1 in 3 pets will go missing in their lifetime, but microchipped dogs are over twice as likely to be reunited with their owners! 📍🐕

On Lost Dog Awareness Day, we want to remind all pet parents about the life-saving importance of microchipping and keeping your contact information up to date.

A collar and tag can fall off, but a microchip is permanent—giving your pet the best chance of finding their way home.

Don’t wait—protect your pet today! Visit us at Advanced Veterinary Care of Vestavia to get your pet microchipped.

04/20/2025

🐇Happy Easter from all of us at AVCV! While you enjoy the holiday, don’t forget—some festive favorites like chocolate, lilies, and plastic grass can be harmful to pets. Keep your celebration safe by keeping these items out of reach from curious paws! 🐾💐🍫

04/18/2025

Your dog’s official diagnosis: ridiculously cute in bunny ears. Thanks to the goodest patients for tolerating our shenanigans.🐰🐾❤️

04/14/2025

Heartworm is a dangerous, deadly disease that spreads easily from pet to pet with help from mosquitoes. We encourage you to schedule your pet’s annual heartworm screening and restart their heartworm preventative medication this month if you haven’t done so already.

Here are some of the common questions we get about the disease:

WHAT ARE HEARTWORMS?

Heartworms are foot-long worms that infest the heart, blood vessels, and lungs of our pets. They can cause severe damage to major organ systems, including lung disease and heart failure.

WHERE DO THEY COME FROM?

Heartworms are transmitted as larvae from mammal to mammal by mosquitoes, so they're more prevalent in warmer seasons and climates. Heartworm mature into full-grown adults in about six months, and they can live up to 5-7 years in dogs and 2-3 years in cats.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

Some pets never show signs of heartworm, which is why annual heartworm tests are so important. As the disease progresses, signs may include coughing, fatigue, lack of appetite, and weight loss.

HOW DO YOU PREVENT THEM?

The medications used to treat heartworm do not work for cats, which makes prevention even more important for our feline friends. Many flea treatments also protect against heartworms. To further protect your pet, avoid heavily mosquito-infested areas.

04/12/2025

Paws on the pavement for a cause we love! A few of our team members joined the Weim Walk to support our friends at Weimaraner Rescue of the South—we just love those silver sweethearts!🐾🩶

04/10/2025

April is National Heartworm Awareness Month! 🐾❤️

Heartworm disease is very serious for pets, as it can result in heart failure, lung disease and even death. Heartworms are spread through mosquito bites, which results in worms producing offspring inside your pet. These worms live in the heart, lungs and blood vessels of an infected animal.

We discuss prevention during all of our general wellness exams. Have questions? Give our team a call!

04/09/2025

Don’t forget to book your Memorial Day boarding!

04/08/2025

Neuter? Check. Cuddles? Double check. Unexpected culinary career? Why not! This little guy spent his recovery living the good life—blankets, snuggles, and first-class shoulder service courtesy of Shania. Five stars, would recover here again!❤️😸

04/07/2025

🌎 This , we’re highlighting the important connection between human and animal health. Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can spread from animals to humans—reminding us how vital it is to protect both pets and people.

🦮Dogs are especially at risk, and without prevention, this bacterial infection can lead to serious illness. The good news? Vaccination and routine veterinary care can help keep your furry friend safe while reducing the risk of transmission.

Let’s work together for a healthier world—for pets, for people, for all.

04/04/2025

04/03/2025

Don’t forget to book your appointments!!

03/31/2025

Everyone was super excited once the weather cleared up and we got to play outside for the afternoon!

03/31/2025

When your pet stays at Bed 'n' Biscuits, they’re not just boarded—they’re cared for like family. With veterinarians on-site, experienced staff monitoring their well-being, and trained vet assistants ensuring medications are administered properly, you can travel with confidence knowing your pet is in expert hands.

Whether it’s for a weekend getaway or a longer trip, we’re here to provide a safe, comfortable, and loving environment for your furry friend. Book their stay today!🐕‍🦺🐾🏖️

03/31/2025

Thunder is very spooky and rain is way too wet so the pups made the executive decision to do daycare inside today!

03/31/2025

Stay tuned for weather we will have a delayed opening!

03/28/2025

Angel and Leo have had an absolute blast playing today. We’ve had so much fun playing and snuggling with our spring breakers this week. Thank you for trusting us with them! 💕🐶🐕

03/27/2025

We are honored to be nominated for Vestavia’s Best of the Best in 2025! This recognition means so much to our team and community. We strive to provide exceptional care and service to each pet that walks through our doors, and we couldn’t do it without the support of our amazing clients. Thank you for making this possible! Vote for us and show your love for our dedicated staff and furry friends. We’re excited to continue serving the Vestavia community!

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