You may think of your pooch as simply being extra cuddly but carrying just a few extra pounds can negatively impact your dog's overall health and longevity. Today our North Asheville vets explain how to tell if your dog is overweight, and what you should do.
Limping is one of the most common reasons why pet parents bring their dog to see our North Asheville vets. Often the cause of limping is minor, however there are some serious health concerns that can lead to limping in dogs. Learn more about the causes of limping in dogs and how to help if your pooch is limping.
Our North Asheville vets are often asked by dog owners why their dog keeps eating grass, and whether it is safe. Here our team shares some of the reasons dogs eat grass, and when you should be concerned.
If your dog is diagnosed with kidney failure, feeding them the right diet will be essential to their ongoing treatment. For dogs with kidney disease, our North Asheville vets often recommend a therapeutic diet featuring restricted phosphorus, sodium and protein combined with increased omega-3 fatty acids. Here's why.
At Animal Hospital of North Asheville our vets often treat dogs with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and while there is no cure for this condition, in many cases IBD can be managed successfully. Here we look at the prognosis for dogs suffering from IBD.
Hip dysplasia is a condition characterized by the abnormal formation of one or both your dog's hips leading to pain when exercising or changing position. Here our North Asheville vets explain more about hip dysplasia, its symptoms and the surgeries used to treat this condition.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can impact part or all of your dog's gastrointestinal tract (GI Tract), making it difficult to diagnose. In today's post, our North Asheville vets explain the symptoms of IBD in dogs, as well as some of the recommended foods for dogs suffering from the condition.
Anemia in dogs is generally a symptom of an underlying disease, and can have many causes and effects on your pup’s body. Today, our North Asheville vets explain how we treat anemia in dogs, diet options, and more.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is an acute tick borne disease seen in dogs across the US with symptoms ranging from mild to life-threatening. Our North Asheville vets share some of the symptoms of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in dogs, and how RMSF is treated.
Bacterial and fungal skin infections in dogs can cause red, itchy, inflamed skin leading your pooch to feel irritable and uncomfortable. Today, our vets explain yeast and staph infections and discuss symptoms, causes and treatments.