Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital

06/16/2026

One of our ER vets brought her new kitten home this week. Shakespeare is a ragdoll and has stolen a lot of hearts here. "Who ever loved that loved not at first sight!"

06/13/2026

Good news - our phones and internet are back up!

06/12/2026

Our phones and internet are currently out so if your pet needs care please just come straight to the hospital.

06/08/2026

This morning we found eleven kittens of varying ages abandoned by a dumpster in the parking lot in a box marked "kittens." Our staff immediately brought them in, and they have been fed and are now having baths. A pretty cute bunch!

05/15/2026

XYLITOL TOXICITY: What You Need to Know

We see cases of Xylitol toxicity far too often. Xylitol is a sweetener that is safe for humans but extremely toxic to dogs. Even a small amount can cause a life-threatening drop in blood sugar or liver failure, and it usually starts with something as simple as a dog raiding a pack of sugar-free chewing gum.

Common sources of Xylitol include:
❎Sugar-free gum & breath mints
❎Certain diet peanut butters
❎Sugar-free baked goods
❎Some toothpastes and mouthwashes

So check your labels, and store these items out of reach. If your dog ingests Xylitol, every minute counts. Give us a call right away.

05/14/2026

This was one of our more vocal wildlife visitors! He is now at Holly's Haven Wildlife Rescue.

05/14/2026

Did you know that OAESH works with bylaw to take care of injured and orphaned wildlife? Here are a few of our recent visitors. We also work with the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre to save injured turtles and to try to save endangered snapping turtle eggs that they may be able to incubate.

05/12/2026

Meet Myshka. She is a senior gal who came in because she was vomiting and had no appetite. Happily she has made a full recovery and is now chilling watching cartoons until she goes home today!

05/06/2026

At OAESH, we know that when your pet is experiencing an emergency, the last thing you want to worry about is the cost of care. That's why we're pleased to announce we've partnered with ScratchPay to help make our 24/7 emergency and specialty services more accessible to your furry family members!

Scratchpay offers simple, transparent, and flexible payment plans, so you can focus on what matters most - your pet’s health and recovery! 🐾🩺❤️

https://scratchpay.com/

05/01/2026