Introducing Cats
August 8, 2017
We get many questions about introducing a new pet. Today I’ll talk about introducing a new cat to a resident cat; in the future I’ll also talk about introducing two…
Canine Influenza 2017
July 19, 2017
You have probably heard by now that there is an outbreak of canine influenza in the United States. There have been some confirmed cases in Minnesota, although we have not…
What to do in the event of an allergic reaction
July 11, 2017
Just like in people, our pets can have allergic reactions. Let’s take Dory as an example. Dory was out on a nature walk with Dr. Brownlee. Shortly after coming home,…
Beating the Summer Heat: 2017 Update
July 5, 2017
Last fall I wrote this post about how you can reduce the risk of your dog overheating in the car, and I think it’s a good time to re-visit it…
Happy Visits
June 13, 2017
This is a common scenario we see in practice every day. New puppies and kittens come in for their first visit and they think we are the greatest! We shower…
Home Care After Vomiting & Diarrhea
June 6, 2017
Many things can cause vomiting and diarrhea in our pets. Some are very serious and require a visit to the clinic, while others are minor and can be treated…
Preparing Our Pets for the Arrival of a Baby
March 2, 2017
There is a lot of anticipation and preparation in having a baby. It is such a joyous time yet there is a lot of work to be done and…
Fear Free Part 3: Cats
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?…
Fear Free Part 2: Dogs
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…