Children and Pets
November 15, 2018
Whether you live with children of any age, or have them over as guests in your home, it is important to know several things. Many interactions between children and animals…
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 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…
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 Certification – Part 1
December 26, 2016
We are proud and excited to have recently become Fear Free Certified! This means that all 15 members of our staff, from front desk to our veterinarians, have completed an…
Cat Body Language Decoded
September 8, 2016
Sometimes cats’ body language can seem mysterious, even to long time cat owners. This helpful illustration by Lili Chin helps demonstrate how the position of ears, tail, whiskers, and body…
Fostering Companion Animals Part 1
June 16, 2016
A Guide to Fostering Companion Animals part 1 According to the ASPCA, an estimated 7.6 million companion animals enter shelters every year. Volunteer foster “parents” are vital to…
Kitten Nail Trimming
May 23, 2016
Cats scratch to maintain the necessary claw motion used in hunting and climbing. Scratching is a natural behavior that also grooms the claws and leaves scent markers on the objects.
Kitten Socialization
May 6, 2016
April Showers Bring May Meowers Kitten season is upon us and everyone loves cute, cuddly, sweet and loving kittens. Kittens that are not properly trained or socialized can become stressed,…