EXPLORATION: 5 Types of Walks
Puppies benefit from daily walks, but they do not have to be a chore! Walks have many benefits for both you and your puppy. They can be a lot of fun too!
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Do Puppies and Kittens Need Braces?
Learn about oral care for puppies and kittens, including information about braces and misalignments, periodontal disease, damaged teeth, and more.
Cone of shame. Lampshade. The Benefits of an E-Collar
Cone of shame. Lampshade. Satellite. Whatever you want to call them, e-collars (Elizabethan collars) are a useful tool that the veterinary world can use for a myriad of reasons. But are they really necessary?
Teaching Your Puppy That It's OK To Be Alone
Puppies that are never left alone are at a higher risk of developing separation anxiety or isolation distress. Here is how to teach your puppy that "alone time" can be very rewarding.
Local Concerns for Dogs and Raccoons with Distemper
Distemper virus can be transmitted from raccoons to dogs through direct contact. Here our AHNA vets share how you can help to protect your dog from the distemper virus.
AHNA Puppy Preschool Has Gone Online - Join us today!
At AHNA our team of veterinary specialists believe that socialization isn't only about people and other animals but also about creating positive experiences for puppies. That's why, during this time of social distancing we are offering Puppy Preschool online!
What is a Fear Free Veterinary Practice?
Join North Asheville vet Dr. Morgan Frye to learn what makes Fear Free special and how we have incorporated principles into the practice at AHNA to help lower the stress in our patients.
FAQ: Coronavirus & Our Pets
Many of us have questions regarding how COVID-19 affects our beloved furry family members. Our team of North Asheville veterinary professionals hope to address some of your questions below with the current information available to us.
Alternatives to Choke Chains, Prong Collars, and Other Aversive Methods
Aversive methods such as choke chains, pinch collars, and shock collars can not only lead to painful injuries, they are less effective than more positive training methods.
Hot Spots - 'Tis the Season
Hot spots are a common skin condition that can become painful and very itchy. Here, our vet explains how we treated Sam, a male Golden Retriever.