January 31, 2014
Pain is a normal response by the body to various insults, and mild transitory pain can be protective for injured tissues. However, as pain increases in intensity and/or becomes…
December 30, 2013
Because dogs and cats cannot communicate with us using language, their pain has traditionally been under-recognized and undertreated. In addition, it used to be a commonly-held belief that some…
November 26, 2013
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Let’s take a moment to think about keeping our pets safe so that we can spend the day relaxing and enjoying our time with…
November 17, 2013
Here at Grand Avenue Veterinary Center, we will now be keeping a supply of cheek swab test kits for the MDR1 gene mutation through Washington State University on hand for…
September 18, 2013
There have been some alarming news reports of a possible emerging virus (circovirus) causing severe, life-threatening vomiting and diarrhea in dogs in Ohio. Although the relationship between the virus and…
March 20, 2013
We have seen a handful of cases of mouse/rat poisons here at Grand Avenue Veterinary Center in the past few weeks that highlight an important and dangerous change in federal…
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…
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.
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…
