Lumps and Bumps: What IS That Thing (and Why We Poke It with a Needle)

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 [...]

Cancer: More than One Path Forward

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. [...]

Chronic Ear Infections: The Real Problem (and the Real Fix)

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 [...]

Dentistry: Or Why “Just Cleaning the Teeth” Isn’t a Thing

(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 [...]

Hot Dogs and What to Do About Them – A Masterclass – Part 3/3

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 [...]

Professional Integrity in Veterinary Medicine

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. [...]

Hot Dogs and What to Do About Them… A Masterclass… – Part 2/3

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 [...]

Hot Dogs and What to Do About Them – Part 1/3

This episode should be titled From Hot to Not..... 2017 called and wants their terrible show back…. (Is it just me or has Mama June extended her 15 minutes of fame into several decades???) Wait. Huh? Hot dog? Hot dog, as in the kind that goes on a bun? Hot dog, as in the kind [...]

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