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.
When healthy, your dog's kidneys are able to perform a wide variety of essential functions to their overall health. Dogs with acute kidney failure—or acute renal failure—experience a sudden and quick degradation of their kidney function. Here, our North Asheville vets explain the signs of acute kidney failure in your dog and what can be done if your pup's kidneys fail.
Hepatitis is a liver disorder that can lead to some very serious symptoms and health complications for your feline friend. Today, our North Asheville vets explain the two types of hepatitis seen in cats, their causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease - IBD - can affect your cat’s digestion, appetite and overall quality of life. It can also be challenging to diagnose. Today our North Asheville vets share some facts about IBD in cats, including symptoms, causes, treatments, and life expectancy.
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.
It is baby season for Appalachian Wildlife Refuge (AWR). Join us in helping AWR during the increase need for care of orphaned and injured wildlife babies by donating today!