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 [...]
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 [...]
All Things Food.... Dog Edition. I'm most often asked "What should I be feeding my dog?".... Sorry feline friends, this one is all about the dogs. Cat's are a whole 'nother subject... Basically, a dog is an omnivore. Like us, humans. They need a good balance of proteins, carbs, vegetables, fats, and vitamins and [...]
By: Teleah Grand DVM, CVA, CVCH, CVFT, CVTP Vaccine titers have become an increasingly popular topic among pet owners. It would be nice to know that a vaccine does not have to be administered, because the pet already has immunity. While vaccine titers measure a level of antibody response present in a pet’s system against [...]
by Stephanie Barden, DVM You may have found in today’s world “vaccine” is a bit of a buzzword. In the age of social media, consumption of information is at an all time high, but what if that information is not based on factual evidence? As veterinarians we talk about vaccines on a daily basis and [...]
