PET OWNERS
Choosing the Right Pet
CHOOSING A PET
Bringing a pet home is one of the biggest decisions your family will make.
Pets are lifelong commitments. Keeping an animal happy, healthy, fed, and well-exercised takes real time and real money — and the wrong fit can mean heartbreak for your family and stress for the animal. Before you fall in love at the shelter, take an honest look at your lifestyle, your living situation, and how much daily care you can truly provide. Some pets thrive with a little independence; others need you close almost every hour. And everyone under your roof — kids, roommates, a spouse — should have a voice in the decision before you bring a new animal home.
PETS WE CARE FOR
We see them all — from birds and reptiles to horses and dairy cattle.
Our Melrose team cares for a wide range of animals, so whatever pet you're considering, we can answer your questions before you commit. Read through the species below to learn what each one needs day-to-day. And if you're still on the fence about which pet is the right fit, give us a call at (320) 256-4252 or stop by — our veterinarians have helped central Minnesota families make this decision for nearly a century. We're happy to talk it through.
- Birds
- Cats
- Dogs
- Horses
- Small Animals
- Reptiles
Request an Appointment Today
Call (320) 256-4252 or request an appointment online — compassionate care for pets and farm animals across central Minnesota since 1929.