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AHNA HOURS
Monday
thru Friday
8:00AM - 8:30PM
Saturday
8:00AM - 12 Noon
Weekend
Urgent Care Hours
Saturday
Arrive at 4:00PM
Sunday
Arrive
at 4:00PM
CONTACT
828-253-3393
ahnainfo@gmail.com |
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Dear and family,
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Welcome to another edition of our newsletter! In this issue you will learn about ways, new and old, that we 'Share the Care' with you and your pet.
One of the ways we 'Share the Care' is by being a paperless practice. Our patients benefit from electronic medical records because these records provide a very complete, legible, and orderly record with history, plan and treatment that can easily be sent out by email for immediate consultations with specialists. Also, any doctor in our practice can easily take over a case when the primary doctor has to be out of the office and there is no change in the level of care when a case is transferred. When new patients join us, their records are scanned into our system so that all previous history is available. Additionally, there is never the problem of a misplaced paper record and your pet's picture is always present on the record, which further eliminates any chance of confusion.For more information on how electronic medical records benefit you and your pet, CLICK HERE.
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Dr. Golden Joins AHNA Team
Dr. Golden  |
Animal Hospital of North Asheville is excited to announce that the dogs and cats of Western North Carolina now have the first Internal Medicine Specialist available to them in a general practice! If your pet is already a patient of Animal Hospital of North Asheville, it means that another level of expertise has been added to the team of veterinarians that care for and about your pet. Our doctors collaborate on cases, so your pet gets the benefit of the collective knowledge and skills of all our veterinarians. Dennis Golden, DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM comes to us with vast experience and years and years of training. His presence means that your pet can now receive the highest level of care here at our hospital where we already know and love your pet, without having to travel and at the lower cost of a general practice.
CLICK HERE to read Dr. Golden's bio.
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Poisonous Plants, Yardwork and Your Pet
Azaleas are toxic to dogs and cats.  | Spring is here and summer is on the way! It is so nice to be outside enjoying the beautiful weather. As you are spending time outdoors with your pet, or tending your lawn and garden, please be of aware of some possible toxins to your pet.
If at all possible, care
for your lawn without using insecticides, which may cause nervous system damage
in pets. Do not use cocoa mulch
which contains ingredients that can be deadly to pets if ingested. If you smell
a chocolate scent in your neighborhood that isn't coming from an oven,
chances are one of your neighbors is using cocoa mulch and you and your pet
should steer clear of their yard.
For a list of common poisonous plants, CLICK HERE.
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Patient Case: Gus & His Broken Tooth
Gus had a broken tooth when he came to AHNA |
Gus lives with a Lab named Norman. They tried to catch the same ball at the same time and each accidently broke a tooth. Their owner reacted quickly by taking advantage of our evening hours and both pets were examined and then were treated the next morning.
Gus had a procedure called a Vital Pulpotomy which saved his tooth. He was pain free upon awakening and ready to chase another ball!
To learn more about different dental procedures that can save a broken tooth, CLICK HERE |
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By embracing new knowledge and state-of-the-art technology, our mission
at AHNA is to provide the highest level of medical, dental and surgical
care possible; to deliver it with integrity and compassion for our
clients, but most importantly, to constantly see ourselves through the
eyes of our voiceless patients who understand only that we are gentle
and kind; to have as our first priority, relief of their pain and
discomfort and to strive to minimize separation from the people they
love.
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