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Veterinary Emergency Center of Canton

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Veterinary Emergency Center of Canton

Superior, ever-advancing emergency veterinary hospital. Our Promise:
When your pet is ill or injured, you need comprehensive emergency or urgent care care fast!

VEC of Canton strives to operate a superior & ever-advancing emergency veterinary hospital at which patient health & well-being are of paramount importance, with the satisfaction of our pet owners & referring veterinarians, the fulfillment of our employees, following as a natural extension of our primary goal. The experienced professionals of Veterinary Emergency Center provide expert care ensurin

g that your pet has access to high quality care seven days a week. We’re here for you and your pet—and your veterinarian. Products:
Veterinary Emergency Center is fully prepared to quickly and accurately diagnose, treat and manage your pet’s illness or injury. We offer:

• Trauma and shock resuscitation
• Emergency surgery
• Digital radiology
• Laboratory workup, including coagulation and blood gas analyses
• Transfusion medicine
• Toxicity treatment
• Oxygen therapy
• Urgent care
• Advanced anesthesia monitoring

06/24/2025

Pharaoh is one happy golden retriever! He presented to VEC with decreased appetite and vomiting. He had a history of eating things he shouldn’t, and we started with x-rays on presentation. There was some concern for foreign material within the gastric intestinal tract. Dr. Lavoie recommended Pharaoh stay overnight with IV fluids and medications to have recheck imaging. Pharaoh’s x-ray the following morning showed improvement, and there was no longer concern for gastrointestinal obstruction. Pharaoh started a food trial and was discharged to his family. We hope he stays out of trouble!

06/10/2025

Melody is the cutest 12-year-old toy poodle! Melody had the zoomies and all of a sudden started limping on her hind leg. Dr. Armstrong prescribed pain medication and recommended activity restrictions while she recovers. We hope she is feeling better!

06/06/2025

Snoozanne is the sweetest English Bulldog that came in for a visit because she was having bloody diarrhea. Dr. Shaiken provided Snoozanne with subcutaneous fluids to aid with dehydration as well as medication to treat the diarrhea. We hope Snoozanne is feeling back to her normal self!

06/03/2025

Squish is an 8-month old Persian that presented for straining to urinate. His bladder was small and there was possible crystal debris noted in the urine. Dr. Armstrong treated Squish for lower urinary tract disease with pain medication, and he was discharged to be closely monitored by his family.

05/30/2025

Patricia’s owner noticed that she was lethargic, drinking more and found she was expelling urinary stones. On presentation Dr. Armstrong recommended radiographs and a urinalysis. Patrica was found to have a urinary tract infection as well as multiple stones in her bladder. Patricia started on pain medication and antibiotics and returned here for surgery. Dr. Acquaviva performed a cystotomy to remove all of the urinary stones and Patricia started a prescription diet to reduce the chance of stone recurrence.

05/26/2025

Memorial Day 2025. To honor and remember those who have died in service to the country.

We are open today from 10am-10pm.

05/23/2025

Tucker is a handsome boy that came in for a visit after he possibly ingested some grapes. His owners called Pet Poison Helpline and it was recommended to have him seen by a veterinarian. On presentation Dr. Blakeley assessed Tucker and administered a medication to induce vomiting. Tucker vomited some food, but no grapes were seen. Tucker was discharged to be monitored and was doing great when we called to check in!

05/20/2025

Boo is the sweetest boy that came to VEC after his owner noticed that he was not defecating. On presentation a radiograph was taken, which confirmed that Boo was constipated. Dr. Armstrong admitted Boo and he received IV fluids, medications, enemas and a deobstipation procedure. After a few days in hospital Boo was back to his normal self and was discharged to his family. Boo followed up with his primary veterinarian for continued management of his condition.

05/16/2025

Shay came to us after she ingested a large amount of Ibuprofen liquid gels. Shay’s owner called Poison Control to determine the toxicity level and develop a treatment plan. On presentation we ran bloodwork and found that her kidney and liver values were elevated. She was hospitalized with us for a few days receiving IV fluids and stomach protectants. Shay is the sweetest girl and is now doing great at home. Her recheck bloodwork this week showed that her kidney and liver values have normalized!

If animals ingest NSAIDs they can develop stomach ulcers, liver damage, and kidney failure. If your animal has been found to have ingested a NSAID please call a veterinary hospital and get them seen as soon as possible.

05/13/2025

Luna is the cutest French Bulldog puppy! She came in for a visit after her owner noticed hives and facial swelling. On presentation Luna received an injection of Diphenhydramine to treat her allergic reaction. After 30 minutes Luna’s facial swelling and hives improved. She was discharged to her family for continued monitoring. We hope she is feeling much better!

05/09/2025

Colin came in for a visit after his owner noticed a wound on his neck. He received sedation so the area could be clipped, cleaned and assessed by Dr. Shaiken. Colin was started on antibiotics for a skin infection and wore an e-collar at home to prevent him from licking at the area. Colin is feeling much better and is getting back to his normal self!

05/06/2025

Sparky came to VEC because his tail got caught in a door and part of the skin came off. Dr. Shaiken started Sparky on some pain medication and applied a bandage to his tail. Sparky returned a few days later for Dr. Leshem to perform surgery to amputate part of his tail. Sparky did great for his recheck visit and his incision healed well.

Address

135 Dowd Avenue
Canton, CT
06019

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 12am
Tuesday	8am - 12am
Wednesday	8am - 12am
Thursday	8am - 12am
Friday	8am - 12am
Saturday	8am - 8pm
Sunday	8am - 8pm

Telephone

+18606936992

Website

http://www.VECofCanton.com/

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