Heart Murmurs in Dogs and Cats

A heart murmur is an abnormal sound heard on auscultation (listening) of the heart with a stethoscope. Here's what to expect if your dog or cat has a heart murmur.

The Final Farewell: Euthanasia at Animal Hospital of North Asheville

Any pet lover knows that the joys and pleasures of living with an animal companion cannot be measured. Unfortunately, we also know that our animals live shorter lives than we do, and that ultimately we will be faced with their loss.

Kitten Socialization

We’ve written a lot about socializing puppies, but you may not realize that kittens and cats need socialization too.

New North Carolina Microchip Law

North Carolina now legally requires scanning lost pets for microchips.

Geriatric Cat With Multiple Health Issues Gets a Much Needed Dental Procedure

Miss Freddie is a precious 11½ year old cat who, despite multiple medical problems, takes life in stride. Find out what happened when this geriatric cat got a much-needed dental procedure.

Brushing your Cat's Teeth: A 4 Week Training Program

Like us, our cats and dogs benefit from proactive dental care. Good dental habits are vital to a healthy pet, not just a healthy mouth.

Check Your Cat Today

How to tell whether your cat has alveolar osteitis, and when you should see your veterinarian for a dental checkup.

Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery

With traditional surgery, your pet is often hospitalized for several days; however with laparoscopic surgery, you can often bring your pet home the same day.