Perrysburg Animal Hospital — The Clinic That Killed My Dog and Nearly Killed My Puppy
On April 24, 2025, my world shattered when I brought my 8-year-old licensed service dog, Ziba, to Perrysburg Animal Hospital. She had just turned 8 days prior. That morning, I expressed concern about her labored breathing and weakness. I provided a full summary of her history prior to the visit. Ziba was never examined by a veterinarian that day. No one put hands on her. I was told by a technician, not a doctor, that Ziba was “full of hemangiosarcoma” — a devastating diagnosis presented to me with 100% certainty, despite the fact that no biopsy or definitive proof was ever provided.
Because I was told they were absolutely sure she was filled with cancer, I had no reason to ask for specific diagnostics. I was devastated, grieving, and afraid — and they never offered diagnostics. I never even spoke to a veterinarian. I trusted them, and I was led to believe I had no choice but to euthanize my dog right there and then.
A technician — not a doctor — performed the euthanasia in an exam room. This was my licensed service dog, and they didn’t even let a vet speak to me. They let a tech perform the euthanasia on a misdiagnosed, unexamined animal.
I now know that the actual radiology report — which I paid for to be read stat — never said the word cancer. It only mentioned cardiomegaly and possible lung nodules, both of which were listed as suspicious, not definitive. The bloodwork, which I now have copies of, also showed none of the markers typically associated with cancer.
But I am not a veterinarian. I had no way of knowing I was being misled. I trusted the clinic in my most vulnerable moment. I trusted them with my soul dog’s life. And they killed her — without a physical exam, without offering options, and without compassion.
Weeks later, I learned the truth — and I will live with that trauma for the rest of my life.
But it didn’t end there.
On July 10, 2025, I brought in my new 5-month-old puppy, for urgent urinary symptoms. I was charged $75 for an emergency exam, and the doctor never touched her. No exam. No urinalysis. Just a guess and a 10-day round of antibiotics. A month later, she still had symptoms, and I returned begging for proper care. I was refused access to a doctor, even by phone — after paying over $1500 to this clinic for my puppy alone. They nearly failed my puppy the same way they failed Ziba. This is why I started looking into how and why my dog Ziba was euthanized. I lost all trust.
This is a clinic that:
• Killed my service dog based on a technician’s word and false certainty
• Never offered diagnostics because they claimed to be 100% sure it was cancer
• Allowed a technician, not a vet, to euthanize my licensed service dog
• Failed to chart properly, gaslighted me repeatedly, and dismissed my grief
• Charged me for a CT scan on my cat Roman that was never documented (the only refund I ever received)
• Refused to examine my puppy, then nearly under-treated a growing infection
• Banned me as a client after I began asking hard questions and demanding accountability
Even after being shown the evidence, they deny all responsibility, showing no remorse, no accountability, and no interest in improving their care. Their final response was cold, defensive, and deeply disrespectful. They simply refunded one charge and terminated the relationship.
This clinic is dangerous. Their communication is dismissive. Their recordkeeping is incomplete. Their technicians step far outside their scope. And if you challenge them, they will retaliate.
I lost my heart dog because of this clinic. I nearly lost my new puppy. And I will never forgive them for what they’ve done.
Do not take your animals to Perrysburg Animal Hospital. If I can prevent even one person from experiencing what I did, Ziba’s death won’t be in vain.
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