By: Teleah Grand DVM, CVA, CVFT, CVCH, CVTP I had a dog named Freckles. She would eat her food… but only after making a few adjustments. Blueberries? Removed. Carrots? Also removed. She’d carefully line them up beside her bowl, look at me like I had personally offended her, and walk away with a dramatic little [...]
You’re petting your dog or cat, minding your business… …and then your hand hits something that absolutely was not there before. Cue the internal dialogue: “Is this nothing?” “Is this cancer?” “Should I cancel my plans and become a full-time lump investigator?” Or worse! You open Google and suddenly you’re a raccoon in a [...]
By: Teleah Grand DVM, CVA, CVFT, CVCH, CVTP (and… Frenchie mom) A Frenchie Owner Confession French Bulldogs were just ranked the #1 most popular dog breed by the American Kennel Club. Which means two things: Everyone wants one Veterinarians are about to see even more of them And I get it. I am absolutely [...]
By: Teleah Grand, DVM, CVA, CVFT, CVCH, CVTP First, I’m So Sorry You’re Here. If you’re on this page, someone has probably said the word cancer about your pet. And that moment? It knocks the air out of you. I’ve been there. Most pet parents land in one of two places: 1. Stunned. 2. [...]
By: Teleah Grand DVM, CVA, CVFT, CVCH, CVTP If your dog’s ears smell like corn chips and bad decisions, or your cat is shaking their head like they’re trying to reset their operating system, you’re not alone. Ear infections are one of the most common reasons pets visit the veterinarian — and one of the [...]
By: Teleah Grand DVM, CVA, CVFT, CVCH, CVTP When most people think of arthritis, they think of pain. And, yes, pain absolutely matters. I am not anti-pain relief. I like comfort. I like walking. I like dogs being able to get up without making that “ugh, I’m too old for this” face. But in [...]
(And Other Dental Truths We Should Probably Talk About) By Teleah Grand, DVM, CVA, CVFT, CVTP, CVCH Let’s start with a visual… Especially appropriate since February is Dental Health Month. If your house was lightly flooded. Just along the floors and baseboards… mopping the floors might look productive. It might even feel productive. But [...]
By: Teleah M. Grand, DVM, CVA, CVCH, CVFT, CVTP Deficient Heat: When Cooling Isn’t the Answer So far, we’ve talked about Excess Heat, the kind that shows up as inflammation, allergies, redness, itching, and infection. Now we’re going to talk about a different kind of heat. One that looks the same on the outside… but [...]
By: Teleah M. Grand DVM, CVA, CVCH, CVFT, CVTP What Professional Integrity Looks Like Today Veterinary medicine is changing quickly. Practices are larger. Systems are more structured. Efficiency, consistency, and measurable outcomes matter more than they once did. These changes bring real benefits, but they also challenge how professional judgment is exercised day to day. [...]
By: Teleah M Grand, DVM, CVA, CVCH, CVFT, CVTP So, you’ve got a hot dog….. Now what? You have Excess Heat. First, note that in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Excess Heat can be applied to inflammation of any organ. In this blog, we are specifically going to discuss Excess Heat regarding inflammation of the skin, specifically [...]
