Fun Dog Facts for Kids
Dogs make amazing animal companions and loyal best friends. Many are even dedicated workers! In this post, our Asheville vets share lots of fun dog facts for kids.
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Silver Muzzles, Gold Hearts: Making Your Pet's Senior Years The Best They Can Be
As your pet(s) enters their "senior" years, there are many easy modifications you can do to help them continue to enjoy an enriched and comfortable life.
When in Doubt, Stay Out! Blue Green Algae Intoxication in Pets
Learn the dangers of blue-green algae blooms and how it can be toxic and potentially fatal to pets.
Stinking Outside the Box
Whether your cat is eliminating outside the litterbox because of a medical problem or because of a behavioral problem, learn some different tips to help.
In-Hospital Patient Care: What happens when your pet stays with us: AHNA Podcast
Learn first hand what our in patient care team does to take care of your pet while they are hospitalized. Listen to our interview with one of our patient care nurses.
Veterinary Superpower: X-Ray Vision
Learn how veterinarians use x-rays to reveal dental problems that involve the teeth and are found below the gumline in your pet's mouth.
How to Care for Your Pet After Surgery
Knowing how to care for your pet properly after surgery can help you to get your dog back to normal as quickly as possible, without complications. In today's blog our vets share a few tips on how to care for your pup following surgery.
Cat Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
Are you seeing symptoms of diabetes in your cat (or maybe you’ve already received a diagnosis)? You likely have several questions. Our Asheville vets review risk factors for the disease and treatment options. We’ll also offer insight on when to seek help from your vet with treating cat diabetes.
Fear Free: What is a PVP? How Does It Help My Fearful Pet?
If you have a dog or cat who is fearful, anxious, or stressed during veterinary visits, the veterinary team may have recommended that you give your pet a PVP, or pre-visit pharmaceutical. PVPs can help to make veterinary visits more likely to be successful. The goal is to make your pet’s veterinary visit more enjoyable and less stressful.
What Is Limber Tail in Dogs?
If you notice that your dog has a limp tail and is not wagging happily when you walk through the door, she may have a condition known as limber tail. This sad state of tail has many names, including cold-water tail, broken wag, swimmer’s tail, frozen tail, and sprung tail.