Pet Food: Why does it have to be so complicated?
March 27, 2018
Food is fuel for the body, but we also have strong emotional and cultural connections to what we eat. Our pets are important family members and we carry…
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…
Loose Dog Emergency: First, Don’t Panic
February 26, 2018
I do some sports with my dogs called bikejoring and skijoring. Think of dogsledding, but you are on either a bicycle or cross country skis instead of a sled. This…
Traveling with Pets
February 13, 2018
Whether you’re taking a pet-inclusive vacation, visiting family or friends, or moving across the country, traveling with pets is becoming more and more common. It can be daunting at first,…
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…
All Things Anal Gland
January 9, 2018
If you’ve never seen your pet scooting across the rug or smelled that tell-tale odor, count yourself lucky! Most of us, though, have had an encounter at one point or…
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…
Happy Howlidays, Meowy Christmas?
December 12, 2017
The holidays are fast approaching! Even for we humans, holiday cheer and holiday stress can combine in odd ways to create a mix of emotions. For pets, the holidays can…
Pet Owner Hacks: Update
December 5, 2017
A few months ago, I wrote this post about pet owner hacks, and it’s time for an update! We often recommend food dispensing toys or puzzles to add enrichment to mealtime…