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Pet Boarding for a Safe Recovery

We understand how difficult it can be to leave your pet, especially when your pet is recovering from a surgical procedure or a serious illness.

At Animal Hospital of North Asheville, our goal is to offer you as much peace of mind as possible during your pet's recovery. We provide comprehensive medical boarding services for cats and dogs who require specialized care or medication.

You can count on our experienced team to give your pet a quite, safe, and comfortable place to relax and heal.

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Medical Boarding for Dogs in Asheville

For dogs needing to recover from a serious illness or injury, the compassionate team at Animal Hospital of North Asheville offers attentive care while your dog recovers. We offer private, climate-controlled kennels with soft, clean bedding where your dog will spend a majority of their time resting.

Each patient is continually monitored for any changes in medical conditions during their stay, in addition to signs of fear, stress, or anxiety. Our veterinarian will address any concerns as they arise.

Any medication is administered according to your stated specifications to replicate their at-home routine as closely as possible.

The staff also takes dogs for short walks when needed to enjoy some fresh air and provide an opportunity for yout dog to go to the bathroom.

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Medical Boarding for Cats in Asheville

For cats needing medical boarding, our goal is to provide a seamless transition from your cat's at-home routine to their time with us. We will note any specifications or requirements your cat might have during a discussion with you.

During your cat's stay, the team at Animal Hospital of North Asheville will feed and administer medication to your cat as specified by you so that their routine is as close as possible to what they are used to at home.

Cats get daily interaction with our staff, who provide play, pets, snuggles, and enrichment activities during their stay. For your cat's safety and cleanliness, litter boxes are checked, cleaned, and disinfected periodically and throughout the day.

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Medical Boarding FAQs

At Animal Hospital of North Asheville, everyone on our team is a compassionate and knowledgeable animal lover! When you use our medical boarding services, you'll soon discover we are passionate about giving pets all the love and attention they need and deserve while they recover.

If you have any further questions about medical boarding in Asheville, please contact us.

  • Canine Medical Boarding

    Climate-controlled private kennels with soft, clean bedding. Dogs are fed and administered medication according to owner specifications. Pheromones are diffused throughout the canine area to help dogs feel more relaxed. Soothing music, enrichment, and privacy hideaways or curtains are offered. Each patient is monitored throughout their stay for signs of fear, stress, anxiety, or change in medical conditions. Nursing staff routinely walk dogs outside in the fenced courtyard for fresh air, exercise, and eliminations.

    • Private kennel with soft bedding

    • Feeding and medication administration

    • Pheromone diffusion

    • Soothing music and enrichment

    • Privacy hideaways or curtains

    • Daily outdoor walks and exercise

    • Veterinary monitoring

  • Feline Medical Boarding

    Each cat resides in their own cat condo which consists of 1-2 rooms. A sun room is available for one individual cat to relax in at a time. The cat boarding area is fully separate from the dogs. Special padding and blankets, TVs, heated beds, separate sleeping and elimination areas, and calming music are offered. Pheromones are diffused throughout the feline area to help cats feel more relaxed along with hideaways and privacy curtains. Each cat is fed and administered medication according to owner specifications. Each cat receives daily interaction with staff, including enrichment activities, play, snuggles, and pets. Each litter box is checked, cleaned and disinfected periodically throughout the day.

    • Cat condo with 1-2 rooms

    • Special padding and blankets

    • TV and heated bed

    • Separate sleeping and elimination areas

    • Calming music and pheromone diffusion

    • Hideaways and privacy curtains

    • Daily litter box cleaning

    • Feeding and medication administration

    • Daily staff interaction and enrichment

  • Dining During Your Pet's Stay

    Your pet will be fed according to your specifications so that their routine is the same as it is at home.

  • Medication Administration

    Medication will be administered according to your specifications so that your pet's routine is the same as it is at home.

Book an Appointment at Animal Hospital of North Asheville

New pets are always welcome at Animal Hospital of North Asheville. Our friendly veterinary staff looks forward to providing our neighbors in the area and surrounding communities with the veterinary care they need.

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