February 21, 2017
We are so thankful and proud of our staff who have become certified Fear Free Professionals. Most of you have probably never heard this term. What does “Fear Free” mean?…
January 23, 2017
We recently posted about our new Fear Free certification http://grandavevet.com/fear-free-certification-part-1/ We are so happy with how well our patients and staff are doing as these fear free protocols becomes part of…
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…
November 23, 2016
Why Microchip? When I talk to clients about the benefits of microchipping their pets, I am sometimes met with confusion about what a chip is and is not, and what…
October 29, 2016
Why Spay or Neuter? Part 1: Cats Contributed by Sina Kavadas, veterinary assistant at Grand Avenue Veterinary Center and 3rd year veterinary student at the University of Minnesota …
October 22, 2016
What is a CVT? A Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) is educated to be a nurse, radiography technician, laboratory technician, surgical nurse and client educator. They are educated in…
October 6, 2016
More and more pets are joining their families on vacations. While bringing your pet on trips can be rewarding and fun, it can also bring added responsibility on your…
July 27, 2016
What kinds of zoonotic diseases can I catch from my cat or dog? Cat scratch disease (bartonellosis) is a bacterial zoonotic disease. It is the most common zoonotic disease spread…
July 20, 2016
Zoonotic Diseases Pets are a wonderful addition to any family. They share their playful spirits and are the most loyal companions. While giving us endless happiness and company,…
