Discovering that your dog has been sprayed by a skunk is one of the ultimate nightmares of pet ownership. There is nothing quite so offensive as freshly released skunk spray. If this happens to you, don’t worry, there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Stay calm,

The staff at Mendon Village Animal Hospital have seen a ton of black fly bites on our patients lately!  They can look pretty scary, but fortunately they are typically harmless.   Black fly bites are most commonly seen on the abdomen or

You’ve undoubtedly heard about the recent outbreak of Canine Influenza in Chicago and other parts of the Midwest. So far, no cases have been reported in New York State, and we are hoping it stays that way!  As you can probably imagine, our doctors have been getting tons of

Don’t let the snow fool you, it really is officially Spring. After the winter we’ve had we’re sure no one will be complaining as the grass starts getting greener and the sun starts shining a little brighter. Who might be more excited than anyone?  Ticks! It’s true.  Ticks have been

Kathleen and Raymond were heartbroken when their beloved Chihuahua, Hummingbird, passed away. At first, they were unsure about bringing a new dog into their lives after their difficult loss. Before long they found themselves ready to adopt a new dog to join their family and help fill the void. It

The staff at the Mendon Village Animal Hospital wants to share with you how one yellow Labrador is beating the odds and living with congestive heart failure.

 The Beginning:

Lizzie was born on February 16, 2004.  She was brought into our veterinary hospital

The doctors here at the Mendon Village Animal Hospital want to make sure you know what heartworm disease is and why we stress the importance of heartworm prevention all year round!

What is heartworm disease?

Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes.   One bite is all it takes for heartworm larvae to be