McNeely Animal Hospital

06/25/2026

Canada Day fireworks can be frightening for many of our beloved pets.🎇 If your pet requires prescription medication to manage their anxiety, contact our team as soon as possible ahead of our Canada Day closure to keep them calm, comfortable and stress-free throughout the celebration.🇨🇦

☎️: 613-253-2602
📧: [email protected]
📱: .animal.hospital
🛒: myvetstore.ca/mcneelyanimalhospital
⏰: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday
(Closed for Lunch from 12:15pm - 12:45pm)

Fireworks season is approaching 🎆

For many pets, loud noises aren’t just startling. They can trigger significant fear and anxiety. Noise aversion can worsen over time without support, which is why early conversations with clients matter.

Common signs may include:
🐾 Panting or pacing
🐾 Hiding or escape attempts
🐾 Vocalization
🐾 Destructive behavior
🐾 Restlessness or inability to settle

Encourage pet owners to prepare before fireworks begin by creating a safe retreat space, using calming strategies, and speaking with their veterinary team about behavioral support or medications if needed.

The earlier noise aversion is addressed, the better the outcome may be for the pet’s long-term wellbeing.

Read more from Healthy Pet: https://hubs.li/Q04h_XcJ0

06/23/2026

📣 Clients of Carleton Veterinary Services,

Please note that our facility will be CLOSED:🗓️ Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 for Canada Day!🇨🇦 Please plan to pick-up any pre-approved medications, food, or other special order items ahead of this closure.

In the event of a veterinary emergency on any day that we are CLOSED, please contact an emergency veterinary facility closest to you, or call VetWise at 📞: 647-695-5411.

Emergency Veterinary Facilities in Ottawa:
🏥: Capital City Emergency & Specialty Animal Hospital (613-244-7387)
🏥: Eagleson Veterinary Clinic (613-383-8381)
🏥: Ottawa Emergency and Specialty Hospital (613) 745-0123)
🏥: VCA Canada Alta Vista Animal Hospital
(613-731-9911)

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding. Wishing our clients and patients a safe and happy Canada Day celebration!🐈🐾🐕

☎️: 613-489-2525
📧: [email protected]
📱:
🛒: myvetstore.ca/carletonveterinaryservices
⏰: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday
(Closed for Lunch from 12:15pm - 12:45pm)

06/23/2026

It’s Tick Tuesday and the ticks are out in full force — Is Your Pet Protected?

Let’s Take This Opportunity to Review: Tick Borne Diseases!🩺

Ticks in our area unfortunately carry more diseases than just the big L …. Lyme Disease. Anaplasmosis and Ehrlichiosis are additional diseases that ticks transmit and can pose severe risks to your pet’s health. Let’s recap what these diseases are, and review the signs and symptoms to familiarize yourself with incase your pet begins to experience them.

🦠 Lyme Disease:
* Transmitted to our pet’s through the bite of Black-legged Ticks or Deer Ticks that have been infected by Borrelia Burgdorferi bacteria.
Symptoms Include:
➡️ Shifting Lameness
➡️ Loss of Appetite
➡️ Lethargy / Reluctant to Move
➡️ Depression

🦠 Anaplasma / Anaplasmosis:
* Transmitted by Deer Ticks, Black-legged Tick and Brown Dog Ticks that have been infected by Anaplasmosis species of bacteria.
Symptoms Include:
➡️ Lethargy
➡️ Lameness
➡️ Appetite Loss
➡️ Stiffness
➡️ Neurological Abnormalities

🦠 Ehrlichia / Ehrlichiosis:
* Ehrlichia ewingii and chaffeensis (species of bacteria) are transmitted to our pets through the bite of infected Lonestar Ticks. Ehrlichia canis (an additional special of bacteria) is transmitted to our pets by infected Brown Dog Ticks.
Symptoms Include:
➡️ Appetite Loss
➡️ Lack of Energy
➡️ Bruising on Gums & Belly
➡️ Joint Pain and Lameness
➡️ Spontaneous Nose Bleeding
➡️ Runny Eyes +/- Nose Discharge

If you find a tick attached to your pet or engorged, carefully remove it using a tick twister and drown it in isopropyl alcohol. Once removed, schedule a Snap4Dx blood test that screens for each of the diseases listed above, 10-12 weeks from the date you found the tick. Continue monitoring for any of the symptoms listed above, and if they present contact your veterinary team to schedule an appointment.

We are seeing numerous positive SNAP4DX blood tests in the clinic this year. Keep those pets protected and on their preventatives!🐾

Contact our team for more information or clarification - we’re here to help!🥼🩺

06/21/2026

Happy Fur-ther’s Day from our team at McNeely Animal Hospital!🐾😊

Whether your kids have 2 legs, 3 legs, or 4 - we’re wishing all the Dad’s out there a wonderful day!🎉🙌

☎️: 613-253-2602
📧: [email protected]
📱: .animal.hospital
🛒: myvetstore.ca/mcneelyanimalhospital
⏰: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday
(Closed for Lunch from 12:15pm - 12:45pm)

06/18/2026

June 18th is Veterinary Appreciation Day!🐾🎉

Please join us in celebrating our incredible veterinary team members who go above and beyond to keep the pets in our community healthy and happy! Leading with compassion and care, your work makes a lasting difference in the lives of your patients and the families who love them. Thank you for the expertise, empathy, and heart that you bring to the clinics each and every day! 🐶🩺🐱

Veterinary Appreciation Day is a moment to recognize the entire team that supports the health and wellbeing of our patients. From annual exams to emergency surgeries, it takes a full team working behind the scenes to keep the clinic running smoothly. That means Receptionists, Technicians, Assistants, Admin Staff, Practice Managers and beyond, there are many professionals working to play a part in our clinic flow and patient care plans every day. Thank you ALL for your dedication to this profession!🐾❤️

Visiting the clinic this week or know a Veterinary Professional? Take this fantastic opportunity to thank them for their dedication to aiding and supporting our beloved pets!

☎️: 613-253-2602
📧: [email protected]
📱: .animal.hospital
🛒: myvetstore.ca/mcneelyanimalhospital
⏰: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday
(Closed for Lunch from 12:15pm - 12:45pm)

06/16/2026

As we head into summer, now is a great time to brush up on seasonal pet safety tips. ☀️

Experts from the ASPCA Poison Control have put together everything you need to know about common summer hazards and how to help keep your pets safe. Here's to a fun, happy, and safe summer with your furry family members! Read more here.

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/hot-weather-safety-tips

06/16/2026

A great for our clients to review ahead of any Canada Day celebrations!🐾🍗🎆🇨🇦

Keep your pets safe and out of harms way this Canada Day! Reach out to our team with any questions!🩺

06/12/2026

Del the pawsitively adorable Sphynx kitten struck a pose while she was in to visit our team for a post purchase exam!😻 She thoroughly enjoyed the creamy treats that we keep in stock for our feline patients to enjoy while they visit us — they are whisker licking good according to Del!😆

Your kitten’s first vet visit is as important to us as it is to you. We love marking this big milestone and starting them off on the right paw!🐾 If you’re welcoming a new kitten into your family, ask our team about our kitten wellness package savings — we would be thrilled to play a part in your pet’s care plan!

Thank you for trusting McNeely Animal Hospital with your veterinary care, Del and Family!🐾💙

☎️: 613-253-2602
📧: [email protected]
📱: .animal.hospital
🛒: myvetstore.ca/mcneelyanimalhospital
⏰: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday
(Closed for Lunch from 12:15pm - 12:45pm)

06/09/2026

Hot-diggity-dog!!🥵 The Summer heat is setting in across our region and we are ALL starting to feel it!🐱☀️🐶

It’s important to stick to short walks in the early morning or late in the evening with our pets while our days are starting heat up.🔥 Always monitor your pets for signs of Heatstroke when spending any time outside, and ensure they have access to fresh water and a cool/shady environment away from the heat at all times!🥵

Watch for the Signs of Heatstoke in Your Pets including: ⬇️
🌡️ Excessive Panting and Difficulty Breathing
🌡️ Excessive Thirst and Thick Saliva
🌡️ Vomiting, Diarrhea and Drooling
🌡️ Bright Red Gums and Tongue
🌡️ Lethargy or Loss of Consciousness
🌡️ Uncoordinated Movements and Mental Dullness

If you think your pet is experiencing any of the symptoms of Heatstroke listed above, travel to the emergency veterinary facility closest to you!🏥

We hope these tips help our Clients and Patients safely enjoy the Summer season together!🐾

☎️: 613-253-2602
📧: [email protected]
📱: .animal.hospital
🛒: myvetstore.ca/mcneelyanimalhospital
⏰: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday
(Closed for Lunch from 12:15pm - 12:45pm)

06/09/2026