Grand Animal Hospital

06/06/2024

It's that time of year again, please don't leave pets in hot cars!

While dogs in Colorado may be living spoiled lives, the Denver Animal Protection reports it has already responded to 130 calls for animals trapped in vehicles during extreme temperatures since the …

06/06/2024

Our silent auction is live! This is open to the public so even if you can't make it in person to our event, you can still bid on items. If you are coming in person, you can preview our live items while bidding early on our silent auction. If you are not signed up with our auction site already, you can find us at auctria.events/TOS2024.

Just a reminder that our Taste of Spring event is coming up this Saturday, June 8th. Doors open at 5:30.

Good luck!!

06/05/2024

If you can't make it to the Grand County Advocates For A Violence-Free Community event this Saturday, June 8th at 5:30pm at the Headwaters Community Center but want to bid on the silent auction items, please check it out here. The auction is LIVE!

05/30/2024

Please help support this great cause!

Working to end domestic violence and sexual assault in Grand County and to provide a safe place to grow violence-free.

05/15/2024

Traveling with dogs? You may want to consider doing the canine influenza vaccine.

Experts warn that now is the time to get pet dogs immunized against canine influenza.

04/11/2024

We are now recommending that ALL dogs be vaccinated against leptospirosis. Read more here: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/leptospirosis #:~:text=Because%20of%20the%20risk%20and,that%20all%20dogs%20be%20vaccinated.

Protect your pet against leptospirosis by learning about clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

03/27/2024

Super cute puppies that I helped to make. I’m a firm believer that puppies make days better🐶.
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03/12/2024

Dog Training Classes Available!

Would anyone be interested in or available for a dog training class at 8 am on Thursdays? I’m happy to start one if there is a demand ❤️🐶

03/02/2024

Bernese Puppies for sale! 3 females and a male still currently available from out of Grand Animal Hospital’s clients! Contact us if you’re interested. They’re 8 weeks old and about 20 lbs. Enjoy!☀️🐶🐾.

11/22/2023

More information for dog owners about the respiratory virus that is going around:

A contagious virus leading to upper respiratory infection is affecting the canine community along the Front Range of Colorado, surprising pet owners and veterinary circles in recent months. The virus, which is under intense observation by Colorado State University veterinarians, has been linked to c...

11/22/2023

People have been asking about the Dog Pneumonia & Mystery Illness in the news. Yes, we do have it in Grand County. To prevent your dogs from getting this, please make sure they are UP TO DATE on vaccines, including canine influenza and bordetella (kennel cough). Please keep them out of high dog-traffic areas like dog parks and keep them away from dogs you don't know or dogs that are sick. Most of these sick dogs have coughing, runny nose, and runny eyes. Some are lethargic (tired) and/or run a fever. If any of these signs occur, please contact YOUR veterinarian and have your dog(s) checked out. This is very contagious and you may be asked to wait outside or in your car for your appointment.

From New Hampshire to Oregon, researchers are trying to figure out what’s causing an infectious respiratory disease among dogs that has turned deadly in rare cases.

11/20/2023

We have received a ton of questions about the dog pneumonia/flu outbreak. At this time we are recommending that you make sure that your dog(s)' kennel cough (bordetella) and influenza vaccines are up to date. We are also recommending that you keep them out of dog parks, boarding kennels, groomers, and high dog traffic areas when possible. If your dog is not feeling well (fever, cough, etc), please make an appointment to see your vet for a checkup and QUARANTINE it for 2 weeks. We do have the Influenza and Bordetella vaccines in stock currently.

The Oregon Veterinary Medical Association says it is aware of a suspected outbreak, and testing is underway to determine a cause of illness.

08/31/2023

https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/pets/how-to-make-a-disaster-plan-for-your-pets-a2090980834/

How to keep your pets safe when a natural disaster or other emergency strikes. You should have a plan—and a go bag—for both yourself and your four-legged friends

07/07/2023

06/22/2023

Interesting!

After seeing the rise in popularity of TikTok's Dog Vision filter, PEOPLE reached out to veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller to learn more about how canines see the world

04/27/2023

Tick Results from 2022 Study Are Here! We received 207 ticks from all over the state. The vast majority were Dermacentor species, which was expected. 4 were Rhipicephalus and 1 was an Amblyomma. No diseases were found among diseases tested, though funding only covered Lyme disease. We have more funding for 2023 and should be able to expand disease testing. Thank you for all of your help in 2022, let's collect more ticks for 2023!!!

04/27/2023

The ticks are out! Please bring me your ticks. I would like anything collected within the state of Colorado. I just need your name, city where collected, and what animal it came off of (if one). You can put them in a baggy and bring them into Grand Animal Hospital in Fraser, CO or mail them to me at PO Box 14, Fraser, CO 80442. This is for a tick study to find out what ticks are present in the state and which diseases they carry. Thank you!

04/13/2023

Why DO they do that???

Do you ever wonder what’s going on in your fury little friend’s head? Why do pets and animals do the things they do?

04/12/2023

Important Info!

Many bites are avoidable if we honor what a dog is saying to us.

04/06/2023

PSA: We keep seeing dietary dilated cardiomyopathy (dietary DCM) cases and they're totally preventable. This is a potentially fatal disease and is caused by feeding pet foods that don't meet WSAVA guidelines. I spoke with the cardiologist yesterday and she told me that they have not had one case from a dog eating foods tmeet WSAVA guidelines. Those food brands are Iams, Purina, Hills Science Diet, Royal Canin, and Eukanuba. Please do your research before feeding your pets. Marketing is effective, but not always true. Inform yourself and don't let your pet die from eating a "super premium" food that turned out to be not-so-great. https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/outbreaks-and-advisories/fda-investigation-potential-link-between-certain-diets-and-canine-dilated-cardiomyopathy

03/21/2023

Its that time of year again where we start thinking about ticks! Yuck! If you find any ticks on you, your pets, or in your home within the state of Colorado, please bring them to Grand Animal Hospital or mail them to us at PO Box 14, Fraser, CO 80442. Please include your name, location (town) where you found the tick, and what animal it was on if on one! Since we started this study last summer, we have received over 400 ticks and found 16 positive tick diseases, including 3 Lyme disease cases. Keep up the good work and thank you all for helping!

02/21/2023

Check out this video about dental health!

Home dental care can go a long way toward helping protect your pet against dental disease and related problems. Here’s how to make your dog or cat comfortabl...

02/06/2023

February is Dental Health Month! All dentals performed in February at 10% off.

When it comes to your dog’s oral health, prevention is the best medicine.

01/31/2023

BRRRRR. It's cold out there!

You’re probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather, but did you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to your pets'

01/20/2023

Here's a little Friday humor...

01/19/2023

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2023/01/18/dog-bites-are-more-serious-than-you-think-heres-how-to-avoid-risky-situations/

Even if you’re minding your own business while on your new year’s jog, dogs can bite you. More than 4.5 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs...

12/13/2022

This is so cool! As you know, cancer can be evasive on normal blood tests. Now there is a screening test that can be done here. Read more at the link below and watch the video if you're interested.

OncoK9 – Early Cancer Detection for Dogs. Screen your dog for cancer with a simple blood draw.

12/08/2022

Fun Dog Facts!

Did you know some of the incredible things about our dogs?

12/07/2022

Be careful with pets and these popular Christmas plants!

Hang those holiday plants with care, the Food and Drug Administration warns. A number of floral Christmas decorations are toxic to domesticated animals like cats, dogs and horses.