November 2016

Video From AHNA Happy Howl-o-ween Pet Trick-or-Treating

November 21, 2016 - 11:19pm

We had a spooktacular time during our Happy Howl-o-ween Pet Trick-or-Treating on Wednesday, October 26th! Thank you to all who came and celebrated with us!

This annual event was held in our Halloween decorated Education Room. Treats of all kinds were available for our human and pet “Trick-or-Treaters,” but we made sure the treats for pets were low calorie and healthy. It was fun to see which treats the pets loved the best. We even had take-home treats for our feline and canine friends who preferred to stay at home away from the festivities.

The Taste of Compassion Results Are In

November 21, 2016 - 10:05pm

Thank you Asheville Humane Society! All of us at Animal Hospital of North Asheville greatly appreciate the hard work you did to make this such a spectacular event. We are excited by the amount of money raised to help animals in need and greatly appreciate the opportunity to sponsor this event.

Pancreatitis in Cats and Dogs

November 21, 2016 - 7:49pm

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Parasite Preventatives in Winter

November 21, 2016 - 7:27pm

As the weather gets colder, it is tempting to stop your parasite prevention, but the parasitic threats to your pets do not go away. Biting insects such as fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes that carry heartworm disease can persist through very cold weather. In fact, we hear a lot of reports of people finding ticks on their pets in the coldest months of winter, and even in the cold season, ticks can carry diseases such as Lyme and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Intestinal parasites such as hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms are a risk all year.

Is the Smoke in the Air Dangerous to My Pet?

November 21, 2016 - 7:17pm

Western North Carolina has been experiencing very dry conditions this fall, and the widespread forest fires that have occurred this November have led to significant problems with air quality and smoke in some areas. Many people are experiencing irritation in their eyes, nose, and lungs, and dogs and cats are susceptible to the same symptoms. For this reason, you should apply the same outdoor activity restrictions that are being recommended for people to your pet. If your pet is healthy, then you can probably assume that if a walk is comfortable for you, it is for your pet too.

Holiday Hours and Class Cancellations

November 21, 2016 - 7:07pm

With both Christmas and New Year’s Day falling on a Sunday, Animal Hospital of North Asheville will be closed not only Christmas Day and New Year’s Day but also the day before each holiday in order to allow our hard working staff time to enjoy the holidays with their families. Whenever we are not open, Regional Emergency Animal Care Hospital (REACH) is available at 677 Brevard Road. Please call them at 828-665-4399 to let them know you are on the way.

Happy Thanksgiving from Everyone at AHNA

November 21, 2016 - 6:58pm

We want to take a moment during this Thanksgiving time to say how thankful we are for all of the families that trust us to care for their animal companions. We know they are beloved members of the family because we feel the same way about our furry family members. We strive every day to provide the level of medical care and compassion we would want shown to our babies.

AHNA’s Fall Season Full of Classes for Staff

November 21, 2016 - 6:51pm

Our staff have been kept quite busy attending continuing education seminars and conferences this fall. We thank them for keeping us up-to-date on the ever-evolving knowledge available to provide the best care for your pet.

Our Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive

November 4, 2016 - 4:34pm

Please help us as we once again hold our annual Holiday Pet Food Drive to help needy dogs and cats in our community. A great many dogs and cats will need food and warmth this winter, so please donate to help them! There is nothing that we appreciate as much at holiday time as gifts of pet food for our pet food drive.

Congratulations to Our Recent Graduates!

November 4, 2016 - 4:22pm

Congratulations to the dedicated families who participated with their canine companions in Dog-Ed's recent Saturday Training classes held in the AHNA Education Room. These classes, taught by Jenny White, CPDT-KA of Dog-Ed, were not only fun filled but they help families to teach and strengthen basic manners. Jenny's classes strengthen the bond between families and their pets while helping the dogs become polite members of the community.