Veterinary Emergency Center

01/04/2026

12/28/2025

We want to let our community know that our emergency clinic is very short staffed today. Our team is here and working as hard as possible to care for every patient, but wait times may be longer than usual.
If you are able, please call ahead before coming in so we can help guide you and prepare for your arrival.
Please know that we are doing everything we can and truly appreciate your patience, kindness, and understanding during this challenging day. Thank you for trusting us with your pets. ❤️🐾

12/22/2025

As the rest of the holidays approach here are our holiday hours! Feel free to call 419-708-5799 with questions!

12/17/2025

Did you know that many of the emergencies we treat involve a pet playing with the wrong toy? Safe Toys Month is the perfect reminder to inspect your furry friend's playthings and help prevent a trip to our emergency room.

🚨 Three Common Toy-Related ER Visits We See:
Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies: This is when a pet swallows something that can't be digested, often leading to an obstruction requiring emergency surgery.

❌ The Culprits: Socks, pieces of rawhide, tennis ball fuzz, squeakers, chewed-up pieces of soft, flimsy toys, and (especially for cats) tinsel/string/ribbon (linear foreign bodies).

Choking & Aspiration: Toys that break into small, sharp, or easily-swallowed pieces are a major hazard.

❌ The Culprits: Small, hard treats or bones (can wedge in the throat), tiny toys, or parts of toys that splinter.

Toxic Ingestion: Certain hidden components are extremely dangerous if chewed open.

❌ The Culprits: Toys containing batteries (like remote-control components or light-up toys), and even some toys that are scented with harmful chemicals.

✅ Your Safe Toy Checklist:
The Durability Test: Can your pet easily shred, tear, or chew off large chunks? If so, it's not safe for unsupervised play. Choose sturdy, appropriately-sized toys made for "power chewers" if needed.

The Size Rule: A toy should be large enough that your pet cannot swallow it whole or choke on it.

The "No Stuffing" Policy: If your dog regularly tears up soft toys, opt for stuffing-free options to eliminate the risk of swallowing foam or polyfill.

The String and Ribbon Ban: Keep all string, yarn, ribbons, and tinsel away from cats—they are highly prone to causing dangerous linear foreign body obstructions.

Routine Inspection: Throw away any toy that is heavily damaged, cracked, splintered, or missing its inner components (like a squeaker or filling).

When in doubt, take it out! A new, safe toy is always cheaper and safer than an emergency surgery.

12/02/2025

Happy National Mutt Day! 🎉 We're raising a paw to all the one-of-a-kind mixed-breed dogs that bring so much joy to our lives!

These incredible dogs often have fewer genetic disorders and wonderful temperaments, but they are also the most common residents in local shelters.

In the spirit of Giving Tuesday today, we encourage everyone to give back to the organizations that care for these deserving pups:

Volunteer or Donate: Support local organizations like The Toledo Humane Society. Your time or a financial gift makes a huge difference.

Give Comfort: Collecting unopened food, blankets, and gently used towels. Drop off your donation to your favorite shelter this week!

Check-Up Time: A happy mutt is a healthy mutt! Today is a great reminder to schedule your mutt's annual wellness exam to ensure they stay in top shape. Call your regular vet to book.

Most importantly, share your favorite mutt photo in the comments below! 👇

11/26/2025

🦃Today we open at 5pm and we don't close again until 8am Friday morning! As always, we recommend calling ahead to make sure the doctor isn't in surgery, and to check the wait time. We do our best to triage as things come in, and we appreciate your patience as we get to everyone.

📱419.708.5799
📍115 Chesterfield Lane, Maumee, Ohio 43537

11/25/2025

Our dual pet and human food drive has officially come to an end, and we are so grateful for the generosity of our staff and community!

We are overwhelmed by the kindness and compassion shown by everyone who donated. Your contributions will make a real difference to both families and furry friends in need in our area.

Seeing our clinic rally together, filling up our donation baskets with so many wonderful items, has been truly heartwarming.

Thank you again for helping us give back. We couldn't do it without you!

Stay tuned for our next community initiative! 🙂🙌

11/19/2025

Happy 4th Anniversary to our amazing Practice Manager, Izzy! 🎉

Your dedication and leadership are the heartbeat of Veterinary Emergency Center. We celebrated you during Practice Manager's Week, but we're thrilled to give another shout-out today for this incredible milestone. Thank you for four years of making our hospital a wonderful place for both pets and people!

11/19/2025

There's still time to make a dual impact this Thanksgiving season! Our "Harvest of Hope" Food Drive runs until November 24th.

Your donations of non-perishable food and pet supplies help us give back to the community by supporting two local charities:

👉Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank: For non-perishable food items and personal care items.

👉Lucas County Canine Care and Control / Pet Food Pantry: For any variety of dry dog food, wet cat food, and dry cat food.

Donations can be dropped off at Veterinary Emergency Center located at 115 Chesterfield Lane, Maumee, Ohio 43537, any time during our normal business hours.

P.S. Every donation helps a family and a furry friend! Let's fill these bins!

11/13/2025

This World Kindness Day, help us show our community and its beloved animals some extra love! ❤️

We see every day how strong the bond is between people and their pets. That's why we are hosting a Dual Food Drive to benefit both ends of the leash:

For Our Human Neighbors: We are collecting non-perishable food and personal care items for Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank.

For Our Furry Friends: We are collecting unopened bags/cans of dog and cat food for Lucas County Canine Care and Control.

📅 How to Participate:
When: Now through November 24
Where: Drop off donations in our lobby at 115 Chesterfield Lane during our regular hours. (5pm-1am Mon-Fri, 10am-10pm Sat-Sun)

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference in keeping local families and pets fed and secure this holiday season. Let's make this the kindest World Kindness Day yet!

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11/12/2025