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,…
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…
Therapeutic Laser
December 14, 2016
New Therapy Available at Grand Avenue Veterinary Center Therapeutic Laser We have invested in new technology at our practice to improve the health of your pets. We are…
Why spay or neuter your cat?
October 29, 2016
Why Spay or Neuter? Part 1: Cats Contributed by Sina Kavadas, veterinary assistant at Grand Avenue Veterinary Center and 3rd year veterinary student at the University of Minnesota …
Traveling with your Pet
October 6, 2016
More and more pets are joining their families on vacations. While bringing your pet on trips can be rewarding and fun, it can also bring added responsibility on your…
Signs of Pain in Pets
September 28, 2016
Signs of pain in our pets can be subtle. Often pets are highly motivated to do their normal activities as much as possible and cats especially hide signs of pain.
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…
Zoonotic Diseases…part 2
July 27, 2016
What kinds of zoonotic diseases can I catch from my cat or dog? Cat scratch disease (bartonellosis) is a bacterial zoonotic disease. It is the most common zoonotic disease spread…