Melanie Donofro, DVM

Dr. Melanie Donofro has lived in Tallahassee since 1984. She graduated from Auburn University School of Agriculture with a BS in Animal Science in 1979 and Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983. She opened Los Robles Animal Hospital in 1986 and Forget Me Not Grooming Parlor in 1988.

Dr. Melanie’s practice consists primarily of cats and dogs but she will also see ferrets, hamsters and most any “family member” a child may bring in for treatment. Her interests include complex internal medicine cases, geriatric medicine, pain management, cancer medicine, skin disorders, acupuncture and spinal manipulation. She is a firm believer in client education and focuses on teaching owners how to help prevent problems with their pets before they begin.

She is a 2001 graduate of the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. By attending the Chi Institute she was able to expand her knowledge further to become a veterinarian who is able to use acupuncture in addition to the traditional modalities of regular medicine. Dr. Melanie has seen amazing results by using acupuncture on her patients. Her goal is to augment wellness programs in companion animals and improve the quality of life in geriatric and arthritic patients. Acupuncture can be used to treat many different conditions and works especially well for back/disc problems, hip problems and seizure disorders. Veterinary Acupuncture allows her to add a more natural approach to veterinary medicine.

After five years of practicing acupuncture and Chinese medicine, Dr. Melanie realized there was more she could do for patients of all ages. She has been going to a human chiropractor most of her life and knows that chiropractic care is good for many painful maladies of the spine and limbs. She has now completed a 210 hour program of veterinary spinal manipulation therapy at The Healing Oasis and Wellness Center in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. She received her Certificate from The Healing Oasis in August 2006. This class was equal to if not more rigorous than her studies in Veterinary School as it encompasses functional neurology and anatomy. In the time she has been using spinal manipulation in her practice, Dr. Melanie, her staff and clients have seen wonderful results.

Dr. Melanie is a member and officer of the College of Animal Chiropractors, American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, The International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, American Veterinary Medical Association, Florida Veterinary Medical Association, the Cornell Feline Health Center, as well as various other national associations. (Source)