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Urgent Care

When every second counts, our team is ready to treat injuries, illness, or sudden changes in behavior.

Urgent Care: Competent, Compassionate Care for Pet Health Concerns.

Not every health scare is an emergency, but that doesn’t mean it can wait. Our urgent care services provide same-day or next-day veterinary attention for pets who need treatment for illness or minor injury.

What Is Urgent Veterinary Care?

Urgent care is ideal for situations that require timely medical attention but are not life-threatening. Contact us if your pet shows signs like:

  • Vomiting or diarrhea that persists for more than 24 hours

  • Limping or lameness

  • Minor wounds or injuries

  • Eye discharge or squinting

  • Sudden lethargy or appetite loss

  • Coughing or sneezing

  • Urinary accidents or discomfort

We’ll evaluate your pet quickly, provide relief, and determine whether more advanced treatment is needed.

Why Choose Our Urgent Care?

We offer:

  • Same-day or next-day appointments (as available)

  • In-house diagnostics for faster results

  • On-site pharmacy for immediate prescriptions

  • Gentle, low-stress handling for anxious pets

  • Clear communication about cost and care options

Our goal is to provide efficient, compassionate treatment, getting your pet back to feeling better as soon as possible.

What to Expect During Your Visit

  1. Quick check-in and triage by our veterinary team

  2. Physical exam and diagnostic testing if needed (e.g., X-rays, bloodwork)

  3. Discussion of findings and recommended treatment plan

  4. Medications, wound care, or further monitoring as needed

If we identify a more serious issue, we’ll guide you through the next steps and refer to specialists or emergency care if appropriate.


Your pet’s health shouldn’t have to wait. When something seems off, we’re here to help—without the ER hassle.

💙 Whether it’s a checkup, questions, or care needs, visit us—we’re here to be your partner in your pet’s health.


Frequently Asked Questions

Below you can find answers to some commonly asked questions here at Mellina Animal Hospital.

Yes, Mellina Animal Hospital will declaw cats. But there are requirements that have to be met in order for us to do so. Please call us for further details.

In most cases, you can just give the dose at the time you realize you forgot to give it. You can pick it up monthly at that new date, or if it has only been a couple of weeks, you can give the next dose on your normal day of the month. If it has been more than a couple of months since you have given your pet their heartworm prevention, please contact Mellina Animal Hospital for further instructions. This is a test

Yes, we do full-service grooming by appointment only and basic grooming like bath, medicated baths, ear cleaning, expressing analysis glands, and nail trims.

Yes, we do offer boarding. To learn more about boarding at Mellina Animal Hospital, please check out our services section.

Mellina Animal Hospital's hours are: Mon-Fri: 7AM - 5:30PM, Sat: 8AM - 12PM, Closed 12:00-1:30 on Tuesdays.

Yes, appointments are preferred. Mellina Animal Hospital recommends you schedule an appointment by calling our number on the website.