Grandview Animal Hospital is a full service veterinary hospital providing comprehensive canine medical, surgical and dental care with a focus on preventative medicine and client education.

At Grandview Animal Hospital, we are a team of knowledgeable, dedicated and compassionate professionals working to provide the highest level of veterinary care for your dog. We understand that each dog is accompanied by a concerned owner. Be assured that patient care and client satisfaction are our top priorities.

It is our desire to be there for you and your dog with compassion and competence. Our health care team will work together with you to ensure the best possible care for you and your dog.

At Grandview Animal Hospital, it is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet. Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy puppies; early detection and treatment of disease as your dog ages; and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime.

We understand the special role your dog plays in your family and are dedicated to becoming your partner in your dog's health care. We treat your dog as we would our own. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. Our entire healthcare team is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner.

We offer a broad range of veterinary services to our patients and pay particular attention to disease prevention and wellness. Your dog receives a comprehensive "nose-to-tail" physical examination in order to establish his or her overall health. We use a personalized approach to high quality pet care based on you and your dog's lifestyle.

In addition to general wellness examinations and vaccinations, we also provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. We work closely with local referral practices when special diagnostic procedures are required. Our facility offers: state-of-the-art surgery suite, digital x-ray capabilities, and a closely supervised hospitalization area. We also maintain comfortable boarding accommodations for our patients with advanced medical needs.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DOG ILLNESS

Dogs of all ages can become ill. Sometimes that illness may be a simple cold or eye infection, where other times it can be life threatening such as a reaction to a certain food, a form of cancer or possibly even dehydration. It's a good idea to know the signs and symptoms of a dog's illness so you can get your pet to one of Grandview Animal Hospital's veterinarians.

SCRATCHING
A dog that is constantly scratching and itching may be showing a sign of a skin condition. Skin allergies can be caused by fleas or ticks, or even an allergy to a food that the dog may have eaten. Prolonged scratching can irritate the dog's skin, even causing blisters to form. This scratching may also be a symptom that the dog contacted mange, which is a skin disorder that needs to be treated by a veterinarian.

VOMITING
Vomiting can be a result of many illnesses, so it's best to let one of our veterinarians take a look before it gets out of hand. It can be a symptom that the dog is dehydrated. It can also be a sign that the dog ate his food too fast where the food did not properly digest. Vomiting can be a sign of something more serious such as a stomach ulcer or an obstruction in the digestive tract. Dogs can also get stomach cancer, Parvo, inflammatory disease, pancreatic or liver dysfunction, and these can result in a dog vomiting.

DIARRHEA
Acute diarrhea may be a sign that the dog ate something that just did not agree with him, such as spoiled food or even an excess of dog treats. He may just feel ill until the body is free from the toxin. Chronic diarrhea may be a sign of something more serious such as irritable bowel syndrome, stomach cancer, liver disease, food allergies or even the possibility of the dog digesting rocks and sticks of some sort, while playing outside.

COUGHING
Coughing in a dog can be a sign of a cold and allergies, or a piece of hard food that just did not go down the windpipe the right way. It may also be a symptom of a serious illness such as heart worm disease, especially if it's a deep and persistent cough. Coughing may be a sign of bronchitis or even kennel cough, which is usually a hacking cough caused by bacteria. Lung cancer, pneumonia and distemper can also be the cause of a persistent cough.

DISCOLORED/PALE GUMS
Discolored and dry gums in a dog can be a sign that your dog has an illness and needs to be treated immediately. Causes of pale gums can be the result of the dog being in shock, low blood pressure or having anemia. Bright red gums or gums that are dry can be a sign of dehydration or even a heat stroke. Yellow gums are a symptom of jaundice, which can indicate liver problems.

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Obesity is a big health risk. An older dog is a less active dog, so adjustments to your pet's diet to reduce caloric intake are imperative. This will relieve pressure on their joints as well as manage the risks of heart failure, kidney or liver disease, digestive problems and more. Other changes to your pet's nutrition should include increasing fiber, fatty acids and vitamins while decreasing sodium, protein and fat.

ARTHRITIS
Arthritis' severity can range from slight stiffness to debilitation. An exercise program, also to maintain muscle tone and mass, can be adjusted to suit your pet's condition. Anti-inflammatory medication can help relieve the pain. One of Grandview Animal Hospital's veterinarians will prescribe any necessary medication.

ORAL AND DENTAL CARE

Tooth loss or decay not only makes it harder to chew but also increases the likelihood of infection or tumors. Proper dental care, including brushing and cleaning the teeth, will help keep these to a minimum.