Grand Valley Animal Hospital

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from the GVAH Team !🦃

We are thankful for our clients and Patients♥️

11/26/2024

We’ll be taking a break to give thanks and spend time with loved ones on Thursday. Our clinic will reopen on Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM for any urgent care needs. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🥧🍂

11/26/2024

Big thank you to our Client Dakota and her cat Beerus for the Monday surprises ! 🐈‍⬛

Things like this keep us doing what we love🥹💗

11/08/2024

Case of the Day !

Meet Storm , she’s a 7 year old Black lab. Storm presented last Thursday for sneezing a lot and not acting like her normal self. It was noted that Storm is a hunting dog and was out a few days before the behavior started . Not being able to do a nasal exam that day she was sent home to be monitored.

Fast forward to today Storm came in for a sedated oral / nasal exam as the symptoms had worsened. Once Dr. Darin was able to look into the nasal passage we found the problem! A Cattail !

Once awake it was obvious Storm was feeling much better! She was sent home on Antibiotics to be sure no infection occurs.

Happy Friday, never know what veterinary medicine will bring !

*posted with owners permission*

11/05/2024

Not feeling well, but still need to have your pet see our team? Get a curbside appointment! Help us prevent the spread of germs this season by resting in your car while we take care of your pet.

How a Curbside Appt. Works:
🐶 Once you arrive at our clinic, call us at 757-3500
🐱 We will come to your car to pick up your pet and bring them inside for their exam
🐰 When the exam is done, we will bring your pet to you and chat with you at your car

11/01/2024

Happy November! 🦃🍁

Did you know that November is National Senior Pet month ! While age is not a disease, there are certain health conditions that affect our senior pets more often than younger ones.

Unfortunately an older pet is more likely to develop diseases such as heart, kidney, and liver disease; cancer; or arthritis. Behavioral changes may also occur. Senior pets require additional care, such as more frequent examinations, diagnostics.

Please give us a call to schedule a Senior Wellness !

Click the link for more ways to keep your senior animal happy!

https://www.avma.org/news/push-make-november-official-senior-pet-health-month

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween ! We loved seeing our furry friends dressed up ! ♥️🎃

10/29/2024

Happy Tuesday ! 🐸

Meet Trevor , the 3 year old BullFrog . Trevor was presented for unusual redness on his arms and abdomen area. Upon examination Trevor was found to have bacterial dermatosepticemia also known as Red Leg Syndrome. Red leg syndrome is caused by a bacterial infection that causes dilation of the capillaries under the skin. Trevor will be treated once daily with an injection of a wide spectrum antibiotic. Hopefully Trevor will be back to himself soon !

*posted with Owners permission*

10/14/2024

Happy National Vet Tech week !

National Veterinary Technician Week provides an opportunity to recognize veterinary technicians’ contributions. First celebrated in 1993, it takes place in the third week of October each year.

Grand Valley has two Licensed Veterinary Technicians

Desiree - has been an LVT for 21 years , loves visiting Hawaii and her favorite color is Blue!

Kendra - has been an LVT for 2 years , loves traveling world wide and her favorite color is yellow!

Fun fact : Both girls went to Ridgewater College just a few years apart 😉

Thanks for all you do ! 🥳

10/02/2024

Happy October ! Did you know that October is Pet Wellness Month!

Here are a few ways to keep your furry friends healthy all year round !
-make sure they are up-to-date on all their vaccinations and yearly exams
-make sure your pets are treated with the proper pest treatments ( Flea , tick and Heartworm prevention)
- Balanced Diets
- Activity

Click the link for more ways to keep your pet healthy and happy !
https://www.zoetispetcare.com/guides/pet-mental-health

09/27/2024

Happy Friday !

Meet Vern, a handsome 9 year old Lab. Vern’s owner noticed today that he was moving around slower than normal. He also noticed Vern was uncomfortable with any movement in the left side of his neck. Thankfully we were able to get him in and do an exam. Upon examination it was noted that he was very stiff in his neck. In these situations our cold laser machine comes into play. Vern was a very good boy during his cold laser session and even wore his goggles the entire time! Hopefully Vern will be feeling back to normal in time !

What better way to end Pain management month?!

*posted with Owners permission

09/20/2024

Happy Friday!

Case of the Week !

Meet Winston, a 9 year old Beagle.

Winston presented today for discomfort in his mouth. During his exam Dr. Dorsey was able to open the mouth and noticed something along the roof of the mouth. P was uncomfortable so he was dropped off to spend the morning with us. During his time he was lightly sedated and we were able to do a full mouth exam. The exam revealed there was a stick stuck on the roof of his mouth between his carnassial teeth. Once the stick was removed Winston was woken up and sent home. Winston was sent home on some pain medication and antibiotics!

*posted with Owners permission*

09/18/2024

🐾 Calling All Veterinarians! 🐾
We're on the lookout for compassionate DVMs ready to build lasting relationships with clients and their beloved pets. With a focus on preventative care, surgery, and dentistry, our practice offers cutting-edge services and an incredible support team.

Why GVAH?
✅ Grow with a vibrant, progressive team
✅ Enjoy a work-life balance with no weekend duties
✅ Access advanced diagnostic and surgical tools

Ready to join us? Send your cover letter and resume to Brianna Young at our Grand Forks, ND location. Check out grandvalleyvet.com for more about our team and services.

09/04/2024

Meet Ruby !

New puppy Patient of the day 🐶
She came in to see Dr. Dorsey for her first vaccine!

09/03/2024

Happy September!

Did you know The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management proclaimed September as Animal Pain Awareness Month !

Here are some things to look for that could be signs your animal is in pain
-Changes in regular habits
-Changes in behavior
-Physical discomfort
-Physical changes
-Grooming behavior

At Grand Valley Animal Hospital we have multiple pain management options

Cold laser therapy- A low-intensity laser therapy that stimulates healing while using low levels of light

Solensia for Felines-offers long-lasting pain relief with a once-a-month injection

Librela for Canines - offers long-lasting pain relief with a once-a-month injection

Oral medications- multiple different options depending depending on the pet

Please give us a call today if you think your animal could benefit from pain management !

For more information please click on the article
https://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/animal-pain-awareness-month-kicks-off/

08/30/2024

Case of the Week !

Meet Ivy, a 6 month old Chameleon. Ivy presented a week ago for not acting herself. Radiographs were taken and eggs were seen. Owner was made aware and given some tips to try and get her to pass them on her own . Today she was presented again for being bloated and still not acting herself. Today’s radiograph revealed she had about twice as many as last time. Oxytocin was given and about an hour later we had our first egg ! After about 3 hours there were a total of 26 eggs. One final radiograph was taken and confirmed no eggs were left !

Did you know being egg bound is a very common thing in reptiles?

*posted with owners permission*

08/01/2024

Happy August ☀️, also known as Itchy Pet Awareness month!

Did you know that the top four reasons pet owners bring their dogs in for veterinary visits are skin-related issues.

These can include
•skin allergies
•ear infections
•skin lumps and bumps
•skin infections

We currently carry two best-in-class treatment options for dogs with allergic itch

•APOQUEL -a prescription oral medication that treats itch and inflammation
•CYTOPOINT- an injection given by your veterinarian every 4-8 weeks that treats itch in dogs with allergic dermatitis

Please reach out to us if your pet is having issues with itchiness!

07/15/2024

⚠️ New CDC Dog Travel Requirements ⚠️
Traveling out of the U.S. with your dog? Before you go, learn about the new CDC U.S. re-entry requirements to ensure your pet can safely come home.

There are four requirements for dogs that have ONLY been in countries that are dog-rabies free or lo