In the past several years there has been an increase in severe weather. Recently hurricanes like Irma, Ivan, Harvey and Katrina have devastated areas. Wildfires like the Party Rock wildfire and the Gatlinburg wildfires forced families to leave their homes. Severe weather is not limited to wildfires and hurricanes; tornadoes, earthquakes, house fires, flooding and severe winter weather can force families to flee for safety. Many times families may not have a chance to prepare. They just need to grab and go. That is why it is important to have an escape plan for people and pets.
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September 25, 2017 - 8:38pm
September 25, 2017 - 8:09pm
By Dr. Kasandra Garner
When my husband and I moved back to Asheville almost two years ago, we were excited to see so many black bears in our neighborhood. I would run outside with my phone and snap pictures and video to post on social media whenever one ambled through the yard or down the road. It felt like nature was adapting to the increasing presence of people in the western North Carolina mountains. The bears were learning to coexist peaceably with the suburbs.
Fast forward to this past summer, and the bears no longer seem to be coexisting quite so...
September 11, 2017 - 8:51pm
Congratulations to the dedicated participants who brought their canine companions to Dog-Ed's recent Saturday training classes taught by Jenny White, CPDT-KA. Families and their canine counterparts worked together to learn valuable life skills and basic manners. Jenny White makes each class fun while teaching techniques to set the families up for success. We, at the Animal Hospital of North Asheville, are very proud of these wonderful families who not only built skills in their companion but also enjoyed the time bonding with their dogs.
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September 6, 2017 - 10:02pm
We are excited to have a new product available at Animal Hospital of North Asheville for those who need either more control or less pulling (or both) when walking their dog. We now offer the Freedom No-Pull Harness which is not a head halter but looks much like a traditional dog harness. While head halters work well for many dogs and the people walking them, some dogs fight wearing them. We are happy to have found the Freedom No-Pull Harness which dogs find comfortable, is difficult to slip out of, and best of all, it is easy to learn to put on.
The Freedom No-Pull Harness...
September 6, 2017 - 7:03pm
Many of these tips are discussed in depth in the book “Chill Out Fido! How to Calm Your Dog” by Nan Kené Arthur. The book also provides descriptions of exercises that will help you provide an outlet for your dog’s extra energy.
August 30, 2017 - 3:19pm
The Animal Hospital of North Asheville will be closed Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day so our AHNA staff can spend time with loved ones. We will maintain normal hours before and after the 4th.
We are open during the weekend before the 4th:
Saturday, September 2nd, normal business hours: 8:00am -5:00pm
Sunday, September 3rd, normal Urgent Care hours from 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Monday, September 4th - CLOSED
For emergencies during this time please call REACH (Regional Emergency Animal Care Hospital) at 665-4399. REACH has...
August 28, 2017 - 12:18pm
Our goal is to teach you what you need to know to help your pet. As much as we wish we could include your pet in our free help sessions, they are for humans only, so please leave all those sweet and wonderful pets at home.
These Help Sessions are free to the public on a first come, first seated basis. Please be aware that Animal Hospital of North Asheville will be seeing patients while the Help Session is in progress, so some of our parking will be reserved for the families of patients needing care. Thank you for understanding.
August 28, 2017 - 11:31am
Throughout the year, we offer in-hospital continuing education for our staff and veterinarians. This past month, Dr. Michelle Foote presented our Annual CPR and Emergency Care training.
August 28, 2017 - 11:16am
By: Dr. Scott Loveless, DVM
Water is the essence of life. It is always important to make sure our pet friends stay hydrated, but especially in the heat of summertime. During hikes, play, walks, or runs it is important to take frequent breaks for yourself and your dog to cool off and drink plenty of water. Dogs do not have sweat glands except on the bottom of their feet, so they can only cool themselves through panting and through normal breathing. Certain breeds are more susceptible to overheating, including short-nosed breeds like Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers, etc. and double-...
August 23, 2017 - 10:05pm
The dog days of summer are here. The sun is shining and outdoor activities are in high swing. One thing most people don’t remember is that it’s time to make sure your pet is protected from the sun. That’s right - our furry friends, just like us, can suffer from the damaging effects from the sun’s powerful rays.
Excess sun exposure can be painful, can lead to sunburns, and increases the risk of certain types of skin cancer. The sun gives off different kinds of ultraviolet rays: UVB and UVA. UVB rays can cause sunburns and UVA can cause certain types of skin cancer.
Most dogs...
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