Emergency Vets in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

List of Emergency Vets in Tuscaloosa, AL

BRYANT DRIVE ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 2211 Paul W Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa AL 35401
TEL: (205) 758-5520
Your pet is seriously injured or ill. Don’t panic. Call Bryant Drive Animal Hospital of Tuscaloosa 24/7 and we will advise you how to proceed. We care for your pet like it was our own.

ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER (TUSCALOOSA)

ADDRESS: 1100 Rice Valley Road North, Tuscaloosa AL 35406
TEL: (205) 758-7295
At Animal Medical Center, our veterinarians are dedicated to helping your pets — from annual exams and dental care, to ultrasound and echocardiogram services – all of our veterinarians and staff strive to continue their learning and education so they can provide the very best animal care for your furry friend.

MCLENDON VETERINARY CLINIC

ADDRESS: 1525 University Boulevard E, Tuscaloosa AL 35404
TEL: (205) 553-8306
McLendon Veterinary Clinic, Inc. provides an array of medical, surgical, dental, and diagnostic services. We also provide boarding, bathing, medications, and special dietary food. Our doctors have years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care.

ALBERTA VETERINARY CLINIC

ADDRESS: 2521 10th St. East, Tuscaloosa AL 35404
TEL: (205) 556-2666
The veterinarians and staff at Alberta Veterinary Clinic are ready to provide your pet with cutting edge veterinary medical care. From wellness exams and vaccines to advanced diagnostics and complex surgical procedures, your dog, cat or ferret will receive high quality care at Alberta Veterinary Clinic.

TOWN & COUNTRY VETERINARY CLINIC (TUSCALOOSA)

ADDRESS: 6350 Highway 69 South, Tuscaloosa AL 35405
TEL: (205) 345-1282
Town & Country Veterinary Hospital is a full service veterinary medical facility located in Tuscaloosa, AL. We specialize in small animals as well as equines. The professional and courteous staff at Town & Country Veterinary Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical, surgical, dental, wellness, and preventive care for our highly-valued patients.
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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.