Leiomyosarcoma is an aggressive and painful cancer that affects the smooth muscles of the cat's stomach and intestines. Our veterinary team explains some of the signs of stomach and intestinal cancer in cats, as well as how the disease is diagnosed and treated.
Cat's like people can experience oral health issues. That's why it's essential for pet parents to be proactive about keeping their kitty's teeth clean. Today we share a few tips on developing a strong oral health care routine for your feline friend.
Join us this Holiday Season to help pets in need in our community. During "Warm Hearts * Full Bellies," AHNA will be collecting donations of wet or dry pet food, much-needed supplies, and monetary donations for the Asheville Humane Society (AHS) and Meals on Wheels of Buncombe County.
As your pet(s) get older, their needs start to change. The holidays are a great time to give the gift of health and enrichment to our senior pets.
Is the holidays the best time to bring a new pet into the household? Let's look at a few considerations.
Most dogs love traveling in the car and many cats who travel frequently come to like it. Please use this checklist to be sure your pet is both safe and happy while traveling.
Thanksgiving through New Year's Day can be a joyous time of the year, but our pets, just like us, can become overwhelmed and stressed. One of the best gifts we can give to our pets is a stress free holiday!
The season of gratitude, giving, and general merriment is fast approaching. And with that also comes the season of various yummies—turkey, ham, dressing, pies, other various sweet treats, etc. While some will view these solely as indulgences, others know that they are expressions of love and care, and it’s completely normal to want to extend those feelings to our pets. Showering our pets with these things can have serious consequences.
With families spending more time at home, the Pet Poison Helpline has seen an increase of pet poisonings. The toxins are a little bit different than what they normally. Learn about hidden dangers in your home that could cause medical concerns for your pets.
Hernias in cats typically aren’t serious and can be repaired with surgery - if detected early. In this post, we explain the types of hernias and give some insight about what to expect from cat hernia surgery.