Arthritis Management
March 9, 2018
Arthritis afflicts our feline and canine patients on a daily basis. The chronic pain and discomfort it causes substantially decreases their quality of life. Fortunately there are numerous beneficial interventions …
Essential Oils – Are they a risk to our pets?
January 30, 2018
The topic of essential oils being toxic to pets has been spreading through social media recently. So is it true? Are essential oils toxic to our dogs and cats? The …
No Bowl Feeding System for Cats
December 20, 2017
At Grand Avenue Veterinary Center, we love the use of puzzle feeders for both dogs and cats. For cats in particular, the use of a no-bowl feeding system has multiple …
A Guide to Managing Veterinary Expenses
November 8, 2017
There are several ways to plan for the expected and unexpected costs of pet ownership. Expected veterinary expenses (yearly wellness exams, vaccinations, and food) in many cases can …
Keeping Cats Hydrated
September 13, 2017
Cats are notorious for being picky about their water. In the face of certain medical conditions, especially pertaining to the urinary tract, it is quite helpful for cats to stay …
The Creature Comforts for our Hospitalized Patients
August 23, 2017
You are leaving your dog or cat with us to be hospitalized for a procedure or to receive on-going medical care. You might be wondering what this experience is like …
What to do in the event of an allergic reaction
July 11, 2017
Just like in people, our pets can have allergic reactions. Let’s take Dory as an example. Dory was out on a nature walk with Dr. Brownlee. Shortly after coming home, …
Preparing Our Pets for the Arrival of a Baby
March 2, 2017
There is a lot of anticipation and preparation in having a baby. It is such a joyous time yet there is a lot of work to be done and …
Fear Free Certification – Part 1
December 26, 2016
We are proud and excited to have recently become Fear Free Certified! This means that all 15 members of our staff, from front desk to our veterinarians, have completed an …