Paws & Claws Pet Hospital is a full-service, animal hospital in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Our veterinarians and veterinary staff are very experienced and prepared to handle any situation. At Paws & Claws Pet Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing quality patient care and excellent client education. Call to schedule an appointment today. Dr. Robert Melco has been practicing veterinary medicine in the north metro for over 20 years.
He purchased Maple Grove Pet Hospital in 2013 and renamed the hospital Paws and Claws Pet Hospital of Maple Grove. He has been updating the practice to provide the best care possible ever since. Dr. Melco grew up in West St. Paul, MN, and graduated from the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. His professional interests are small animal medicine, pocket pets, exotics as well as laser surgery.
Dr. Melco married his wife, Lynn, in 1992 and they have 3 kids. They currently live in Elk River, MN, and have 4 dogs, 3 cats, a bearded dragon, a corn snake, and a python.
He purchased Maple Grove Pet Hospital in 2013 and renamed the hospital Paws and Claws Pet Hospital of Maple Grove. He has been updating the practice to provide the best care possible ever since. Dr. Melco grew up in West St. Paul, MN, and graduated from the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. His professional interests are small animal medicine, pocket pets, exotics as well as laser surgery.
Dr. Melco married his wife, Lynn, in 1992 and they have 3 kids. They currently live in Elk River, MN, and have 4 dogs, 3 cats, a bearded dragon, a corn snake, and a python.
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General Services
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We invested in a CO2 laser to use for our surgical procedures.
Laser surgery involves the use of a laser instead of a scalpel blade which allows for better hemostasis (control of bleeding) during procedures and a safer, more comfortable experience for our patients.
Using the laser, we are also able to perform quick skin tag and wart removals.
We utilize an entirely computerized record system which keeps our practice running more efficiently and allows us to better serve our clients and patients.
Laser surgery involves the use of a laser instead of a scalpel blade which allows for better hemostasis (control of bleeding) during procedures and a safer, more comfortable experience for our patients.
Using the laser, we are also able to perform quick skin tag and wart removals.
We utilize an entirely computerized record system which keeps our practice running more efficiently and allows us to better serve our clients and patients.
Companies We Work With
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Here at Paws and Claws Pet Hospital, we pride ourselves on working only with the best companies and associations to make our business strong.
Royal Canin is a wonderful pet food company that makes a very large line of breed and veterinary health specific diets, many of which we carry and recommend to our patients with specific health conditions.
WE believe that having a diet tailored to your pet and his/her specific health and nutritional needs is the best way to make sure our pets stay healthy and happy longer.
Royal Canin is a wonderful pet food company that makes a very large line of breed and veterinary health specific diets, many of which we carry and recommend to our patients with specific health conditions.
WE believe that having a diet tailored to your pet and his/her specific health and nutritional needs is the best way to make sure our pets stay healthy and happy longer.
Community Content
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If you're thinking of getting a pet fish, you should know that your veterinarian has a lot of good advice about pet ownership.
Fish can be very rewarding as pets, and you just may be surprised about how much fish actually interact with their owners.
Thanks to advancements in veterinary care, today's cats can live well into their teen years.
It is not uncommon for cats to live to be 18 or even older.
However, in order for cats to live a long full life, they need proactive veterinary care to stay healthy.
Fish can be very rewarding as pets, and you just may be surprised about how much fish actually interact with their owners.
Thanks to advancements in veterinary care, today's cats can live well into their teen years.
It is not uncommon for cats to live to be 18 or even older.
However, in order for cats to live a long full life, they need proactive veterinary care to stay healthy.
Pet Health
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Veterinary care is crucial and effective for a wide variety of conditions.
The following is a partial list of some of the most common.
If you do not see your pet's specific condition listed, we encourage you to give us a call so we can personally address your particular concerns.
The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis which can be due to wear and tear on joints from over use, aging, injury, or from an unstable joint such as which occurs with a ruptured ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee.
The following is a partial list of some of the most common.
If you do not see your pet's specific condition listed, we encourage you to give us a call so we can personally address your particular concerns.
The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis which can be due to wear and tear on joints from over use, aging, injury, or from an unstable joint such as which occurs with a ruptured ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee.
Digestive and Oral Health
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Over 85% of dogs and cats have some type of periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease simply means that the gums and bone that hold the teeth in place are being destroyed by oral bacteria.
This preventable disease is the number one diagnosed disease in our pets, yet many animals suffer needlessly.
Bloat and gastric torsion is a serious condition and your pet should be rushed to the emergency room if this occurs.
Certain breeds of dogs with deep chests and narrow waists, such as hounds, bouvier des Flandres, or doberman pinschers are more susceptible to a syndrome of gastric torsion and bloat.
Periodontal disease simply means that the gums and bone that hold the teeth in place are being destroyed by oral bacteria.
This preventable disease is the number one diagnosed disease in our pets, yet many animals suffer needlessly.
Bloat and gastric torsion is a serious condition and your pet should be rushed to the emergency room if this occurs.
Certain breeds of dogs with deep chests and narrow waists, such as hounds, bouvier des Flandres, or doberman pinschers are more susceptible to a syndrome of gastric torsion and bloat.
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