Winter Pet Hazards: Antifreeze
December 10, 2013
The arrival of a cold snap in Minnesota is a good time to remind ourselves of the dangers of antifreeze. Most antifreeze products contain an ingredient called ethylene glycol. When…
Thanksgiving Safety
November 26, 2013
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Let’s take a moment to think about keeping our pets safe so that we can spend the day relaxing and enjoying our time with…
MDR1 Test Kits Now Available at Grand Avenue Veterinary Center
November 17, 2013
Here at Grand Avenue Veterinary Center, we will now be keeping a supply of cheek swab test kits for the MDR1 gene mutation through Washington State University on hand for…
Resource Guarding in Dogs
October 31, 2013
One of the most common concerning behaviors for dog owners is when their dog guards objects such as toys, bones, or food. This behavior is called resource guarding (RG), and…
Cats and the 4 am Wake-Up Call
October 22, 2013
It’s 4 am, do you know where your cat is? If you are like many people who suffer from the 4 am wake-up call, s/he is sitting on or…
Getting to Know: Anna
October 6, 2013
This week we are getting to know Anna, one of the certified veterinary technicians at Grand Avenue Veterinary Center! What made you decide to become a veterinary technician? After…
Canine Circovirus FAQ
September 18, 2013
There have been some alarming news reports of a possible emerging virus (circovirus) causing severe, life-threatening vomiting and diarrhea in dogs in Ohio. Although the relationship between the virus and…
Helping Your Shy Dog at the Veterinarian
September 10, 2013
Many dogs are perfectly comfortable going to new places and meeting new people, including the veterinarian. However, there are many dogs who are shy or fearful of new things…
Getting to Know: Dr. Jen Seidl
August 26, 2013
This week we are getting to know Dr. Jen Seidl, one of our veterinarians! Jen is another employee who has worn different hats during her history with Grand Avenue Veterinary…