Fourth of July Survival Guide
June 18, 2018
Fourth of July is coming up! While this is a fun summer holiday for us, for some pets it can be very scary. Here are some tips to keep your…
Ticks!
June 6, 2018
I took this picture this morning as a reminder of how small adult deer ticks are, which is part of what makes them so sneaky! The nymphs (immature ticks) are…
Summer Heat Update
May 30, 2018
We certainly got a taste of summer last weekend! Our pets are more susceptible to overheating than we are, in part because of their fur coats and in…
Dog Bite Prevention Week 2018: Dog Body Language
May 22, 2018
This week is dog bite prevention week! In this post I’d like to focus on one of the foundations of preventing dog bites: Learning dog body language. Normal dogs do…
News: Heartworm Testing for Dogs
May 15, 2018
At Grand Avenue Veterinary Center, we strive to keep our recommendations for your pets’ preventative care up to date with best practices. We have recently reviewed our recommendations for heartworm…
Tail Bandage for Minor Wounds
April 23, 2018
Ah, spring after a long winter. A time for being outside and… getting hurt? Unfortunately, with nicer weather we see an uptick in bumps, bruises, scrapes, cuts, and pulled muscles…
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…