by Mellina Animal Hospital | May 10, 2023 | Blog
Spotting, Treating, and Preventing Hot Spots in Pets When your pet’s skin becomes intensely itchy, they may scratch, lick, and chew to the point of developing a hot spot. Help your beloved companion find relief from the itchiness by familiarizing yourself with...
by Mellina Animal Hospital | Apr 17, 2023 | Blog
Prevent Heartworms in Your Dog Heartworms are a type of roundworm that live in the heart, lungs, and nearby blood vessels of infected animals, causing heartworm disease, which can be fatal. Although it is treatable, heartworm infection can cause permanent damage to...
by Mellina Animal Hospital | Apr 10, 2023 | Blog
Five Frequently Performed Soft Tissue Surgeries General veterinary hospitals commonly perform both routine and life-saving surgeries on pets. While soft tissue and some orthopedic procedures are performed, some complex soft tissue surgeries are only done in specialty...
by Mellina Animal Hospital | Mar 23, 2023 | Blog
Here Are 3 Strategies to Help You Cope With the Loss of a Pet Losing a pet can be as emotionally draining and heartbreaking as losing any close family member or friend. Pets become an invaluable part of our lives, teaching us love and companionship; when they pass...
by Mellina Animal Hospital | Mar 17, 2023 | Blog
Maximizing Safety When You Take Your Pup for a Stroll – A Guide to Dog Walking Make the most of Take a Walk in the Park Day on March 30 by taking your pup along, but be sure to remain aware and watchful for potential hazards. Keep an eye out for these possible...
by Mellina Animal Hospital | Feb 11, 2023 | Blog
3 Ways to Safely Treat Your Pet on Valentine’s Day Although you show your furry friend just how much you love them every day, Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration. While your pet cannot have chocolate, there are many other...
