Emergency Vets in Pelham, AL

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

List of Emergency Vets in Pelham, AL

PELHAM ANIMAL CLINIC

ADDRESS: 2944 Pelham Parkway, Pelham AL 35124
TEL: (205) 663-2577
Dr. W. Ryan Carr is the owner and operator at Pelham Animal Clinic. Dr. Carr is an Alabama native. He attended Opp High School before receiving his bachelors degree at Auburn University and Doctorate at the Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine.

NORTH SHELBY COUNTY ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 2689 Pelham Parkway, Pelham AL 35124
TEL: (205) 620-3636
If you live in Pelham, AL, or the surrounding area, you have picked the perfect place to find your new full service veterinarian. We truly understand the special role your pet plays in your family. North Shelby County Animal Hospital’s licensed veterinarians, Dr. Brent Chandler, Dr. Brooke Jordan, and Dr. Shae Hicks are committed to providing the best possible care to pets and peace of mind to their owners.

OAK VIEW ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 2127 Old Montgomery Highway, Pelham AL 35124
TEL: (205) 433-0600
Since 1981, Oak View Animal Hospital has provided top quality veterinary care to dog and cat owners in Pelham, Helena, Hoover, Alabaster, Indian Springs and other areas of Shelby County and Jefferson County. Dr. Jay Price, Dr. Elizabeth Robinson, Dr. Tricia Bradac, Dr. Bill Whitfield and our staff treat you like family and each pet like our own. Oak View Animal Hospital is your partners in your pet’s health.

INDIAN SPRINGS ANIMAL CLINIC

ADDRESS: 1583 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham AL 35124
TEL: (205) 988-8654
Indian Springs Animal Clinic was established in 1981, and purchased by Dr. Bert Gaddis in 1984. Since that time, the equipment, facilities and practice have been continually enhanced, making Indian Springs one of the most state-of-the-art clinics in the Pelham and surrounding areas.
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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.