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Black Fly Bite Fright!

June 4, 2020

Warm weather means trips to dog parks and more time spent outdoors for you and your pup. But starting in mid-May, those lush fields can also contain some newly-awoken critters…

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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…

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Arthritis Management

March 9, 2018

Arthritis afflicts our feline and canine patients on a daily basis.  The chronic pain and discomfort it causes substantially decreases their quality of life.  Fortunately there are numerous beneficial interventions…

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A Guide to Managing Veterinary Expenses

November 8, 2017

There are several ways to plan for the expected and unexpected costs of pet ownership. Expected veterinary expenses (yearly wellness exams, vaccinations, and food) in many cases can…

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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…

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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  …

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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…

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