Getting to Nail Trims, Part I: Good Touch
May 7, 2013
Nail Trim Counter Conditioning, Step I: Good Touch The first exercise is for dogs who are afraid of having their paws touched at all. The goal of this…
Getting to Nail Trims: Prologue
April 30, 2013
With some pets, everyday chores can be a struggle. In particular, many dogs don’t like their feet handled even when owners have worked hard to prevent this. Many dogs tolerate…
It’s National Pet Dental Health Month!
February 7, 2013
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. This is a great time to learn about dental disease in dogs and cats, what exactly is involved when your pet is scheduled…
Impulse Control: Puppy Zen (or To Get the Treat, Ignore the Treat)
August 23, 2012
Puppy Owners: Overworked and Underpaid Socialization, puppy class, house training, manners, handling, obedience… with all the things to think about, it can be overwhelming to try to raise a puppy…
Pins and Needles
August 6, 2012
You may not have known that we offer acupuncture as a treatment option at Grand Avenue Veterinary Center. Legally, any licensed veterinarian can perform acupuncture treatments on animals, but Dr.
Minnesota State Hitchhiker
May 1, 2012
It’s springtime in Minnesota, full of beautiful days and growing things. Alongside our leafing trees, emerging flowers, and singing birds, another familiar Minnesota resident is making its spring appearance: The…
Lyme and Erlichia and Anaplasma, Oh My!
March 29, 2012
There’s no doubt that we Minnesotans are coming off of an unseasonably warm winter. While everyone (except winter sport enthusiasts) is still basking in the glow of memories of warm…