Southeast Alabama Veterinary Hospital

06/17/2026

We have seen a significant increase in canine parvovirus (parvo) cases, and we want to help raise awareness about this serious but preventable disease.
Parvovirus is a highly contagious viral illness that primarily affects puppies and adolescent dogs. It remains one of the leading causes of death in unvaccinated puppies. The good news is that parvo can be prevented through proper vaccination, and recognizing the early signs can help save your puppy's life.

💉 Prevention is key.
Puppies should receive a complete series of vaccinations (typically 4 rounds of booster vaccines) to develop adequate protection against parvovirus. Older dogs with an unknown vaccination history should receive at least 2 rounds of vaccines as recommended by our veterinarians.

⚠️ Common symptoms of parvovirus include:
• Severe vomiting
•Severe diarrhea (sometimes bloody)
•Lethargy and weakness
• Loss of appetite

🩺 How is parvo diagnosed?
Parvovirus is commonly diagnosed using a SNAP test along with blood work, including a complete blood cell count (CBC), which often reveals a low white blood cell count.

🏥 Treatment and hospitalization
Parvo requires intensive supportive care. Hospitalize patients may receive:
• Intravenous (IV) fluids
•Anti-nausea medications
•Antibiotics
•Parvo monoclonal antibody treatment
•Nutritional and nursing support
With prompt treatment and hospitalization, survival rates can reach approximately 80% or higher.

If your puppy is showing any of these signs, please contact our clinic immediately. Early intervention can make all the difference. 🐾

06/04/2026

Don’t forget our summer donation drive! 🐈🐾🐕

🐾 Help Us Help Local Rescue Pets! 🐾

Our clinic is hosting a donation drive for Wiregrass Adoption & Rescue, and we’d love your support! ❤️

They are currently in need of:
🐶 Wet & dry pet food
🧸 Toys & treats
🛏️ Towels & blankets

Every donation helps provide comfort, care, and full bellies to pets waiting for their forever homes. Donations can be dropped off at our clinic during regular business hours.

Thank you for helping us make a difference for animals in need! 🐾

05/28/2026

🐾 Help Us Help Local Rescue Pets! 🐾

Our clinic is hosting a donation drive for Wiregrass Adoption & Rescue, and we’d love your support! ❤️

They are currently in need of:
🐶 Wet & dry pet food
🧸 Toys & treats
🛏️ Towels & blankets

Every donation helps provide comfort, care, and full bellies to pets waiting for their forever homes. Donations can be dropped off at our clinic during regular business hours.

Thank you for helping us make a difference for animals in need! 🐾

05/22/2026

Our hearts are melting over all the cute faces we get to see 🐾💕🐈❤️

✨We hope you have a safe Memorial Day weekend, our office will be closed Monday May 25th. We will resume normal hours starting Tuesday May 26th. ✨

05/09/2026

Update: It turns out “Seawitch” is actually named Pickles! 🥒💚

Her mom owns a local grooming salon nearby and believed Pickles had gone missing over a year ago. Little did she know, Pickles had become a beloved full-time employee here at our hospital all along. 🐾

We’re so grateful her mom was kind enough to agree to a little joint custody arrangement, which means Pickles/Seawitch still gets to be part of our team while reconnecting with her family. 🥹

Safe to say this sweet girl is very loved by everyone. ❤️

05/08/2026

🐾 Meet SEA-Witch 🐾

We’d like to introduce one of our favorite team members SEA-Witch! 💙
SEA-Witch has officially appointed herself as our parking lot security guard, always keeping a close eye on the clinic and making sure everyone arrives safely. She goes above and beyond every day, greeting our hospitalized patients during their potty breaks and brightening the day of both staff and visitors alike.

If you see her around, be sure to say hello! She loves gentle head pets, but please avoid touching her tail she’s very clear about her boundaries. 😸

We’re not exactly sure where SEA-Witch came from, but she has quickly become a beloved part of our hospital family, and we’re happy to continue caring for her. Please drive carefully and keep an eye out for her when coming through our parking lot. 🐾

05/05/2026

✨ Meet Our New Team Members! 🐾
We’re excited to welcome two wonderful additions to our SEAVH family—Emily and Ethan! We can’t wait to watch them grow and thrive in their new roles while helping us provide the best care for your beloved pets.

🐶 Emily is joining us as our newest Tech Assistant! She’s eager to learn, connect with all of our amazing patients, and help keep appointments running smoothly.
🐱 Ethan is our new Kennel Technician and Bather! He’s already bringing a caring presence to our team and loves making even the most nervous pets feel safe and comfortable.

Be sure to say hello and give them a warm welcome next time you’re in the clinic! 💙

04/24/2026

🐾Veterinary receptionist week Shoutout: Michelle🐈

✨What’s your favorite part about being a veterinary receptionist?
Building meaningful relationships with clients while helping provide the highest level of care for their pets. I love making every client feel valued, supported, and truly heard.

✨What’s the most heartwarming thing you’ve seen at the clinic?
Seeing clients come in feeling upset or discouraged after previous veterinary experiences, and being able to turn that around—helping them feel supported, cared for, and confident in the care we provide. It’s also incredibly rewarding to be part of a team that consistently delivers such a high level of compassion and quality care.

✨If you could be an animal, what would you be and why?
Definitely a cat! I relate to their independent nature, strong personality, and a little bit of that classic cat attitude 🐈

❤️ A special note from Michelle:
I’m so appreciative of all our wonderful clients. After 16 years here, I truly love what I do and the team I work with. I always strive to go above and beyond for every client, treating each interaction with respect and a personal touch. I especially love getting to know every detail about our patients, it’s what makes this job so special 💕

04/23/2026

🐴Veterinary Receptionist Week Shout out: Sherie 💕

✨ What’s your favorite part about being a veterinary receptionist?
Building meaningful relationships with clients and their pets, and connecting with people every day.

✨What’s the most heartwarming thing you’ve seen at the clinic?
Dr. Forrester’s compassion and the genuine care she shows to every patient and client.

✨What animal would you be and why?
A horse, because of their free spirit and strength 🐎🏇

❤️ Note from Sherie:
“I truly love my coworkers—special shoutout to Lori and Sarah for all the support they provide in the office. I’m always eager to keep learning and growing, and I’m proud to have recently become a Certified Client Service Representative!” 🐾

04/22/2026

Shoutout to Madeline for Veterinary Receptionist Week! 🐾🐕

✨ Most heartwarming moment
Seeing clients come in with a very sick pet and being able to support them through that difficult time—then watching their beloved companion go back home feeling better and cared for. Those moments truly mean everything.

✨ Favorite part of being a veterinary receptionist?
Building strong, lasting connections with our clients and making sure everyone who walks through the door feels genuinely welcomed and supported.

✨ If I were an animal:
Definitely a dog—so I could be completely spoiled! 🤪🐩

💗A special note from Madeline
“I am so grateful for the past two years and for the incredible clients who continue to show me so much love and support. It truly means the world to me.”