Mitchell Veterinary Services/Pauly Veterinary Clinic

09/04/2026

✨Feel Good Friday!✨

Eloise was sedated for x-rays of her knees and a thorough orthopedic exam at Coventry Animal Hospital. Often when patients are painful and tense or muscular and large, it can be challenging to get a complete examination of their bones, muscles and joints, so sedation is very helpful. There was swelling under her kneecap on her x-ray and she was positive for the cranial drawer test. These findings supported a diagnosis of torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), as the team suspected. These cruciate tears are the most common cause of hind limb lameness in dogs. The diagnosis was further confirmed when Ellie’s x-rays were reviewed by a mobile orthopedic surgeon who was then booked to perform a tibial plateau elevating osteotomy at Coventry.🐾

Here is what a positive cranial drawer test looks like: https://youtu.be/6yd9_62eBjs?si=eYAcpp4qJsIjaTFS

09/03/2026

Stay safe everyone!
We will return Friday September 4th @ 8am.

09/03/2026

Wishing everyone a wonderful, relaxing, and safe long weekend!

Show us your pictures of your fur babies enjoying the last long weekend of summer.

09/01/2026

✨Cuteness Overload looking for their forever homes✨
These adorable little faces are ready to find their very own families! ❤️🐱

They’ve got plenty of love, purrs, playful zoomies, and cuddles to give — now they just need someone to call FOREVER. 🥹💕

If you’ve been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, one of these sweet kittens might be the perfect match! 🐾

🏡 Looking for loving, responsible forever homes
🐱 Lots of cuddles guaranteed
❤️ A lifetime of love included

Please share this post to help these little ones find their people! 🐾

📩 Interested in giving one of these kittens a forever home? Send us a message or call the clinic for more information!

09/01/2026

September Birthdays!

Post a picture of your pet if they are celebrating a September birthday. 🐾🥰

08/28/2026

✨Feel Good Friday ✨

Please meet Eloise, or Ellie for those that know her! She is Dr. Mueller’s 4-year-old potcake. From the time she was rescued, Ellie has maintained a healthy body weight and an active lifestyle – she loves to run and go to doggy daycare. Unfortunately, in December, she was suddenly unable to bear weight on her left hind limb and her knee was extremely sore. She was immediately put on strict rest – this meant no stairs or off-leash running. Eloise was also started on pain medication: Metacam (an anti-inflammatory), paired with gabapentin (a secondary pain reliever with mild sedating properties). Her knee was iced several times a day to help reduce swelling. Stay tuned to see what the next steps were for Ellie.🐾

08/28/2026

08/26/2026

✨Wild Wednesday ✨

This cuterebra larva was removed surgically from a tiny kitten’s neck last week. These larvae are found in burrows and generally infect rabbits, but can sometimes infect cats. They infect animals by entering through their mouth, nose or a wound and then migrate through their tissue to grow in the fatty layer under their skin. The larvae will eventually make a breathing hole in the skin. Cuterebra can cause bacterial infection and pain for kitties.🐾

Tiny Coco is on the mend and we look forward to watching him grow 💙

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day!

National Dog Day is an annual observance held on August 26 to celebrate dogs of all breeds and backgrounds, promote dog adoption, and raise awareness about the welfare of dogs around the world. It also recognizes working dogs and the roles they play in human society, including service, police, military, and search and rescue dogs.

Celebrate your pooch by sharing your favourite photo of them in the comments below. 🐾🥰

08/25/2026

🐾 HELP US BUILD OUR FARLEY FOUNDATION SILENT AUCTION! 🐾

This year we’re looking for generous local businesses, clients, friends, family, and community members who would be willing to donate an item, gift basket, gift certificate, service, or experience to our Farley Foundation Silent Auction! 💙

Every donation big or small can help make a BIG difference. ❤️
The Farley Foundation helps pet owners who are struggling financially to pay for unexpected or emergency vet care for their pets. By subsidizing the cost of veterinary services for low-income families in Ontario, we help keep people and pets together.🐶🐱🐾

🎁 What could you donate?
• Gift certificates
• Gift baskets
• Pet products
• Handmade items
• Local experiences
• Services
• Restaurant or retail gift cards
• Anything you think someone would LOVE to bid on!
Deadline is September 18th 2026, If you are interested in donating contact the clinic and we would be happy to pick up the donation.
Thank you 💙