If you own a Dachshund, French Bulldog, or another dog predisposed to back problems, you've probably heard the letters IVDD. Maybe you've even been warned: Don't let them jump. Don't let them use the stairs. Don't let them do anything that might hurt their back. Which sounds reasonable. Except for one small problem. They're dogs. [...]
By: Teleah Grand DVM, CVA, CVCH, CVFT, CVTP One of the biggest mysteries in veterinary medicine is what happens after your pet disappears through the door into what many clients simply call "the back." We understand. Handing your best friend to someone else… even someone you trust… can feel a little unsettling. It's human [...]
By: Teleah Grand DVM, CVA, CVFT, CVCH, CVTP As veterinarians, we recommend microchips almost every day. We explain how they work. We remind people to keep their contact information up to date. We encourage collars with identification tags. We know these simple things reunite families every day. But every once in a while, a [...]
By: Teleah Grand DVM, CVA, CVFT, CVCH, CVTP For decades, New World Screwworm (NWS) was considered a disease of the past in the United States. Thanks to an extensive eradication program, the parasite was eliminated from the U.S. in the 1960s. Unfortunately, recent cases have been identified in Texas and New Mexico, reminding us that [...]
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 [...]
