Grand Rapids Veterinary Clinic

02/14/2025

02/11/2025

February is National Spay/Neuter Awareness Month and we encourage you to alter your pet for many reasons.

By having your pet sterilized, you will do your part to prevent the birth of unwanted puppies and kittens. According to the Humane Society of the United States, between 6-8 million pets enter U.S. shelters every year and only about half of them are adopted. Responsible pet owners can help make a difference by spaying or neutering their pet.

Spaying and neutering your pet also reduces the risk of certain types of cancer in both dogs and cats.

The appropriate time to spay or neuter is based on his/her breed, age, and physical condition. Feel free to contact us with any questions at 218-326-0395.

02/08/2025

Valentine's Day is 1 week away! Here are some do's and dont's to keep your furry Valentine safe!

https://aercmn.com/valentines-day-dos-and-donts-for-pet-parents/?fbclid=IwY2xjawITOSNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeINsjkfEkiGhv8ySW5W92SuJil26Pm48dNL_iBNSAcFBucGnejqla-ZMw_aem_pNyPNs_mfQjkqe-IHC7o4w

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota shares Valentine's Day do's and don'ts for pet parents to keep their pets safe.

01/27/2025

Ears up! GRVC will be closing at 4:00pm on Friday, January 31st for a staff event. Please plan ahead for med/food pick up. We apologize for any inconvenience. In case of a pet emergency, contact Blue Pearl in Duluth or Red River Emergency in Fargo.

01/23/2025

Alert! Raw pet food has been linked to avian influenza in cats in California. Symptoms of this illness in cats usually start with loss of appetite, lethargy, fever, upper respiratory issues (nasal/ocular discharge, coughing, sneezing, respiratory distress) and can even progress to neurological signs such as ataxia, circling, seizures, and even blindness.

On New Year's Eve the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) urged pet owners to avoid feeding pets raw food after tests found links between a cat's H5 avian flu illness and raw food sold by Monarch Raw Pet Food at California farmer's markets.

01/20/2025

It's Cheese Lover's Day! 🧀

Reminder: a little cheesy treat now and then for your furry friend is fine. However, it should not be a regular part of their diet.

We use squeeze cheese (if you can call it cheese?) to help keep our wiggly 4 legged friends still during vaccines and nail trims.

01/16/2025

January is Walk Your Dog Month! Let’s get 2024 off on the right foot (or paw) by committing to walking your dog regularly.

01/14/2025

January is National Train Your Dog Month, here's a great article with some great tips!

Looking to learn some tips for National Train Your Dog Month? We spoke to a professional dog trainer about what every dog owner should know.

01/11/2025

It's Houseplant Appreciation Day.

The presence of live greenery in our homes can reduce stress, help clean the air, and provide beauty. However, some indoor plants can be toxic to your furry friends. Common toxic houseplants include lilies, tulips, holly, mistletoe, umbrella plant, and aloe.

That being said there is also a number of plants that can co-inhabit your home without any dangers to your animal companions such as spider plants, true palms, African violets, Christmas cactus, and succulents.

A home with pets AND plants is a pleasure. Be sure to do your research before bringing home a new plant! It only takes one toxic exposure to have a sick pet.

01/04/2025

Happy National Trivia Day! Here are some fun animal facts that you may or may not know!

01/02/2025

Traveling with your pet comes with risks. Here's a great article to keep your furry friends safe on your next adventure!

https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/11-things-you-can-do-make-travel-safer-you-and-your-pet