Noah’s News
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Aug 09 2023
Common sweetener is toxic to pets
Let’s face it, it’s difficult to not give our most-loved furry friends some human food they adore. Those pleading eyes, the tail wag or purrs. But when it comes to…
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Jul 26 2023
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
It's an old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. In this post I’ll explain why scheduling regular exams is especially important for your pets. Remember,... -
Jul 25 2023
At War with the Common Flea
By Dawn Todd I do nutrition and behavior consultations for Noah’s Ark clients. Interestingly, I answer as many questions about fleas as I answer about diets and behavior problems. So,…
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Jul 23 2023
Building a Better Bond is as Easy as P.E.T.
By Dawn Todd Not long ago, I was in an exam room talking to Patty. She was with her muscular little brown terrier Buster, and a couple of her two-legged…
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Jul 20 2023
How Do I Walk Thee? Let Me Count The Ways…
Everyone agrees that having a buddy makes a fitness plan easier to stick to. I’d like to propose that making your dog your fitness partner is a “win-win” for both…
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May 16 2023
Teamwork Saves Puppy’s Life
One week ago, this beautiful puppy was brought to Noah’s Ark by Macon County Animal Services Officer Stephanie Price after the Macon County Sheriff’s Dept. sought help when the dog... -
May 04 2023
Bee Stings & Snake Bites: Dr. Todd’s First-Aid Tips
If you've ever been stung by (one or many) yellow jackets, you know first hand that these stings really stay painful for a long time. In our area it's not... -
Apr 27 2023
The Trouble With Ticks
The Trouble with Ticks, by Dr. Jeff Todd Many of us really never think about ticks unless we see them attached to our wandering dogs or cats. If we’re not... -
Apr 23 2023
Thinking Outside The (Litter) Box
My friend Linda came in for an appointment the other day. She's a true animal lover, and we've helped her with quite a few animal rescues of one sort or... -
Apr 15 2023
Getting Ready for Puppy Season in Franklin, NC? Adopting TWO Pups Together
Spring is lovely in Franklin, North Carolina. Just as surely as the season brings back our beautiful, lush green world, it also promises to deliver literally hundreds and hundreds and...