Emergency Vets in Homewood, AL

Looking for an emergency vet in Homewood, AL? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Homewood, AL

NALL DANIELS ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 2829 Central Avenue, Homewood AL 35209
TEL: (205) 879-3409
At Nall Daniels Animal Hospital, we never say no. Instead, we embrace the challenge and do everything we can to meet your and your pet’s needs. Our veterinarian in Homewood, AL services owners and their pets from all over the area, including Vestavia and Birmingham.

STANDIFER’S ANIMAL CLINIC

ADDRESS: 2810 19th Place South, Homewood AL 35209
TEL: (205) 430-6230
At Standifer’s Animal Clinic, we treat your pets like the valued family members they are for over 60 years. Proudly recognized as one of the best animal hospitals in Homewood by Homewood Life, one of the best veterinary clinics in Birmingham by Birmingham Magazine and named “Favorite Veterinarian” in Homewood & Birmingham on Nextdoor!

VCA BECKER ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 1901 27th Avenue South, Homewood AL 35209
TEL: (205) 871-2371
At VCA Becker Animal Hospital, your pet’s health is our top priority, provided through high-quality, professional care and genuine personal service. We pledge to instill client trust and confidence that your pet will always receive compassionate, gentle care, as well as high standards of veterinary medical services. We pledge to provide the finest personal service and facilities for you, our clients and your special pets.

GREEN SPRINGS ANIMAL CLINIC

ADDRESS: 434 Carr Avenue, Homewood AL 35209
TEL: (205) 942-5144
Our goal here has always been to assemble a veterinary health care team committed to providing exceptional client service and veterinary health care.

HOMEWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 501 Scott Street, Homewood AL 35209
TEL: (205) 943-0008​
We are a small animal hospital that provides care to pets in Homewood, AL and surrounding areas. We have a wonderful group that strives to make you and your pet’s experience a positive one. We each love what we do and enjoy helping pets and their owners.
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Signs Your Pet Needs Emergency Care

Has your pet experienced some kind of trauma and in need in emergency care? Here are some of the signs to look when determining whether your pet needs an emergency vet:

  • Pale gums
  • Rapid breathing
  • Weak or rapid pulse
  • Change in body temperature
  • Difficulty standing
  • Apparent paralysis
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Seizures
  • Excessive bleeding

How to Handle Your Injured Pet

It is possible that your pet can act aggressively when they’ve been injured. It’s important to be careful how you handle them for their safety and your own.

For Dogs:

  • Be calm and go slow when approaching.
  • If your dog appears aggressive, get someone to help you.
  • Fashion a makeshift stretcher and carefully lift your dog onto it.
  • Support their neck and back as you move them in case of spinal injuries.

For Cats:

  • Cover your cats head gently with a towel, to prevent them from biting you.
  • Very carefully, lift your cat into its carrier or a box.
  • Support their neck and back as you move them in case of spinal injuries.

First Aid Treatment At Home

Depending on the situation, there are some actions you can take at home to stabilize your pet before transporting them to an emergency vet.

Bleeding:

  • If your pet is bleeding externally due to a trauma, apply pressure to the wound quickly and hold it there.
  • If possible, elevate the injury.

Choking:

  • If your pet is choking on a foreign object, put your fingers in their mouth and try to remove the blockage.
  • If you’re unable to remove the blockage, perform a modified version of the Heimlich maneuver by giving a sharp blow to their chest.

CPR:

  • If your pet is unconscious and unresponsive, you may need to perform CPR.
  • First, check if your pet is breathing and if they have a heartbeat. If you cannot find either, start chest compressions.
  • Perform 30 chest compressions followed by two rescue breaths. Repeat this until your pet starts breathing on their own again.
  • To give a rescue breath, close your pets mouth and extend their neck to open the airway. Place your mouth over your pets nose and exhale until you see your pets chest rise.
  • Check for a heartbeat every 2 minutes.
  • Continue giving your pet CPR until you reach an emergency vet.