Getting to Know: Heather K!
October 31, 2018
You may have noticed that we’ve added some staff this year, and we’d like to introduce you to each of them. In her own words, let’s get to know our…
Emerging Issue: Dog Food and Heart Health
September 29, 2018
You may have seen news reports lately regarding an increase in heart disease in dogs eating certain types of foods. This heart disease, called dilated cardiomyopathy (or DCM) has historically…
Getting to Know: Anna O
August 28, 2018
This summer we have welcomed some new staff members to our Grand Avenue Veterinary Center team, and over the next few months we’d like you to get to know them.
Cat Health Alert
July 17, 2018
Every year, we see a “summer cold” make its rounds through our cat patients, and the last week or two we have seen numerous cats affected by the 2018 version.
Summer Safety: Water Intoxication
July 2, 2018
Our hot summer weather has definitely arrived! Cooling off with a dip in the water can feel great, but you should be aware of a rare but serious condition called…
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…