One thing I have noticed since starting at AHNA is that beer seems to be everywhere in Asheville, and there are countless breweries and beer enthusiasts around. For those of you that are brewing your own style of suds at home, we wanted to make you aware of a potential toxin for your canine companion: hops. Our favorite bittering agent might not have much appeal to us other than to flavor our IPAs, but it is sometimes interesting to our four legged friends. Ingestion of hops can lead to a malignant hyperthermia (high temperature), increased heart rate, and rapid breathing. Unfortunately,...
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December 18, 2017 - 11:03am
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, homes around the world will begin to decorate using materials like tinsel and handmade macaroni garland on twine. Folks will make personalized gifts liked hand-knitted clothing. These materials – tinsel, twine, yarn, string – are all very enticing to our feline friends. Yet if ingested, they can create a potentially deadly predicament called a linear foreign. To help raise awareness of this issue, I’ve dedicated some time this week to sharing information about...
July 13, 2017 - 10:28pm
Always keep an ID tag on your pet! This is one of the quickest ways to help your pet find his or her way back home.
Be safe! No single ID is fail-safe. Use more than one method of identification.
Chip your pet! Microchip your pet and keep your contact information current.
June 26, 2017 - 12:25pm
Who can resist the cuteness of a kitten? They are soft, fluffy and can be full of mischief and boundless energy as they explore their new home. Some household items can pose a hidden danger for your new kitten. Here are some great tips on how to make your house safe for a kitten. All of the things that Dr. Becker mentions pose a grave danger to kittens.
The original article can be found here: THURSDAY, JAN 26TH, 2017 | BY DR. MARTY BECKER
We’ve promised our granddaughter...
May 22, 2017 - 2:22pm
We all know how amazing a dog's nose is. Their ability to distinguish a particular scent in an ocean of smells allows them to have jobs like sniffing out drugs, bomb residue, illness or even tracking down a missing person. But did you know that cats also have an amazing sense of smell? It turns out that smells can play a huge part in increasing or decreasing stress and anxiety in a cat's environment.
Cats rely on their noses to detect prey, distinguish if a food is edible or toxic, and help find their way home. Through scent they are aware of other cats or predators in their...
February 20, 2017 - 6:10pm
December 15, 2016 - 9:06am
What do you get for the pet who has everything? Are you looking for some new ideas or a last minute stocking stuffer? Here are a few ideas to help.
For the Pet on the Go
- Activity specific outerwear to keep your pet safe (cold weather coat, life vest, cooling vest, or reflective breakaway collars for your cats). Ruffwear is a great company for canine outerwear.
- High Visibility vest - for nighttime runs or off leash time in the woods. Orange vests for you and your dog while out on the trails during hunting ...
October 21, 2016 - 4:21pm
Put your best paw forward by joining fellow animal lovers at the premier charity gala of the season!
Animal Hospital of North Asheville is again the presenting sponsor for Taste of Compassion. We support this event because it is a large fund raiser for Asheville Humane Society and the proceeds go to helping needy animals in our own community. This enjoyable event features great food and drink as well as wonderful auction items.
July 25, 2016 - 9:53am
Loki and Ursa sure do know how to have fun! Watch these rambunctious kittens play together at AHNA.
January 24, 2016 - 10:34pm
We love our patients! Enjoy this look back at 2015’s cute kittens and puppies, sweet dogs and cats, fun costumes, silly faces, and more as we celebrate OUR FAVORITE THINGS!
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