Dogs feel pain for many of the same reasons as humans: infections, dental problems, arthritis, bone disease and cancer. They also feel discomfort following surgical procedures. Unfortunately, unlike humans, they are unable to speak to us about when and where they hurt.
We chatted with Dr. Scott Loveless again to learn all of the ins and outs of food allergies, from what the usual culprits are, to how they're diagnosed, to how we treat them. If you suspect your pet has a food allergy, give this a listen!
We sat down with Dr. Susan Wootten for an overview of the spay and neuter options at Animal Hospital of North Asheville. She explained why spaying or neutering is important to your pet's health, and why it is more than just preventing unwanted litters. Dr. Wootten discusses what is involved with the different procedures, and how to make it as easy as possible on yourself and on your pet before and after the procedure.
Join Dr. Morgan Frye to learn what makes Fear Free special and how we incorporated principles into the practice at AHNA visits to help lower the stress in our patients. Learn how to identify stress in your pet and steps we take to make them more comfortable. Learn how a great visit starts at home and what you can do to help.
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Amy Plankenhorn about what canine heartworm disease is, what the symptoms are, and its treatment. There are some facts that may surprise you.
This is an episode about allergies in the mountains! Specifically, skin allergies, as explained by Dr. Scott Loveless in our podcast. We talk about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and why allergies can be so very frustrating for everyone in the family. Coming soon: food allergies!
Learn why bread dough consumption is so dangerous for both dogs and cats, and what to do if dough is ingested.
Puppies experience a variety of environments and substrates depending on where they live. City dogs learn to navigate the concrete trails, sounds of traffic, and hustle and bustle of city life, whereas country dogs may be used to more natural surfaces and more space. Even puppies in different neighborhoods learn different ways to get around in the world.
Puppies benefit from daily walks, but they do not have to be a chore! Walks have many benefits for both you and your puppy. They can be a lot of fun too!
Diarrhea is a common symptom of gastrointestinal upset in dogs. In this post, our Asheville vets explain what you should know, and what to do if these symptoms appear in your pet.