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Welcome to Best Friends Animal Hospital
Your Veterinarian in Madison AL
Call us at (256) 464-5030

Pet Emergency? Call us right away at (256) 464-5030!

WELCOME clients and pets. We hope you find our website useful. You can take a tour of our hospital and meet our staff. You may also enjoy our case of the month and our Best Friends Picture Gallery . If you are a new client, please fill out the new client information sheet; this will save you time on your first visit. Please call us if you have any questions. We hope you enjoy.

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Dr. Robert Racelis
Madison Veterinarian | Best Friends Animal Hospital | (256) 464-5030

34 Hughes Rd Ste E
Madison, AL 35758

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Best Friends Animal Hospital

Monday:

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-6:00 pm

Wednesday:

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-6:00 pm

Thursday:

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-6:00 pm

Friday:

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-6:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

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  • Salamanders

    Salamanders make great pets. They’re ideal for apartment residents because they’re quiet. They don’t take up a lot of room because they’re small. They don’t need a background to run around like a dog. They don’t require a lot of personal attention, so they’re also perfect for busy working ...

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  • Macaws

    If you've decided to enter the entertaining world of bird ownership, you may be thinking about adopting a macaw. These giants of the parrot world make fun companions, but here are some things you should consider before making that purchase. What You Should Know About Macaw Ownership Macaws can make a ...

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  • Cockatoos

    If you're looking for a lively, affectionate, intelligent pet, you don't have to limit yourself to a dog or cat. Members of the Cacatuidae family, better known as cockatoos, can provide those qualities in abundance. However, before you bring a cockatoo home for the first time, you need to understand ...

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  • Parrots

    If you’re thinking of adding a feathered friend to your family, you might be surprised at what it takes to care of this type of pet. While parrots are highly intelligent and fun pets, there are a few aspects that make them more difficult to care for than a cat or dog. Here’s what you need to know ...

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  • Sugar Gliders

    Thinking of getting a sugar glider? These tiny marsupials are energetic and friendly, making them popular choices as pets. Though they weigh less than a half-pound, they're more closely related to kangaroos than they are flying squirrels. If you think a sugar glider would make an ideal pet for your family, ...

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  • Prairie Dogs

    Prairie dogs are cute, affable creatures. But before taking one on as a pet, check your local laws. In some states, such as Colorado, it's illegal to keep prairie dogs as pets. Mostly, this is because they may spread monkeypox. If you live in a state that welcomes pet prairie dogs, be sure to buy from ...

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  • How to Help Your New Cat Feel Welcomed in Your Home

    Adopting a cat or kitten? Here's what you can do to help your cat adjust to its new home. ...

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  • Skunks

    Home and Veterinary Care for Pet Skunks If you're an adventurous pet owner, you may love exotic animals such as skunks. You'll be happy to learn that skunks can indeed make excellent domestic pets, but only if they receive the proper care to enjoy a happy, healthy life. Your veterinary team can help ...

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  • Flying Squirrels

    Much like sugar gliders, flying squirrels make affectionate pets when purchased young and raised by their owner. Unlike sugar gliders, however, flying squirrels are rodents that need veterinary care specific to the species. Your veterinary team can help with the care and treatment of flying squirrels. ...

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  • Fennec Foxes

    Fennec Fox Care Guide With oversized ears and mischievous faces, fennec foxes are cute as can be. But these exotic pets require a lot of care to stay healthy and happy. Health At just three pounds, fennec foxes are the smallest member of the fox family. Native to the Sahara desert, fennec foxes are ...

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  • "Love the staff and doctors at this place! Highly recommend them. They have helped me with my rescue dog and trust them on matters I am not sure about"
    Grace Waggoner Winn
  • "I never realized y'all had a FB page! �

    Anywho, I've been taking my fur babies here for the past (almost) 10 years. I would never consider taking them anywhere else! Dr Racelis and his staff are amazing and you can really tell they love animals. � Do your fur babies a favor and take them here. �"
    Danaye Shiplett
  • "Seriously, I cannot even find enough words to express how awesome Dr. Racelis is!"
    Jaclyn Suzanne Brisk
  • "Piper is NEVER happy to go see the Doctor, but once she gets in the door, it's like she's home. She loves the receptionist, the staff,and especially the Doctor and they love her�"
    Anita Jackson