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• posted: May 09, 2021

Dogs are often curious creatures that are always ready to sample a new substance to see what it tastes like. Unfortunately, this impulse can lead them into trouble when they Read More

• posted: Apr. 26, 2021

Keeping Your Pets Safe from Fleas & Ticks Fleas and ticks are dangerous parasites that can cause a lot of harm to your pets. When you have a dog or cat, Read More

• posted: Mar. 25, 2021

Whether you have a kitten, puppy, or a recently adopted pet, it is essential to make sure he or she is spayed or neutered. Veterinarians recommend having your pet spayed Read More

• posted: Feb. 25, 2021

No matter how small and cuddly your rabbit is, they are still not meant to lead idle and sedentary lives. Lack of physical activity and regular exercise can lead to Read More

• posted: Feb. 04, 2021

The Importance of Vaccinating Your Pets One of the routine services offered at Ashworth Road Animal Hospital in West Des Moines is vaccinations. The most common pets, dogs and cats, both Read More

• posted: Jan. 29, 2021

The Signs of Arthritis in Pets Certain health conditions can affect both humans and pets. Arthritis is one of these conditions. What should pet owners do if they suspect their pet Read More

• posted: Nov. 09, 2020

Ashworth Road Animal Hospital On Questions To Ask Before Your Pet’s Surgery When your pet needs surgery, you may have many questions about why it is needed and what will happen Read More

• posted: Nov. 03, 2020

Common Items That Are Poisonous To Cats Curious cats and kittens love to explore their homes, poking their noses into cabinets and closets. But many common household items are poisonous to Read More

• posted: Sep. 29, 2020

Dog Skin Problems It's usually easy to tell whether your dog has any skin problems. He may scratch his skin often, or he may often lick a particular spot. Both of Read More

• posted: Sep. 04, 2020

Gastrointestinal Issues in Cats At Ashworth Road Animal Hospital in West Des Moines, we've seen plenty of gastrointestinal issues in cats. Although occasional vomiting may not be reason for concern, it's Read More

• posted: Jul. 13, 2020

National Immunization Awareness Month in August Immunizations (vaccinations) are a very important part of the overall health and maintenance of your pet. Making sure that you are caring for them and Read More

• posted: May 29, 2020

Common Reasons That Pets Visit The Vet Pets are an integral part of the family. When they are sick or injured, their renewed health is priority number one. Sometimes this requires Read More

• posted: Apr. 27, 2020

The Signs of Pet Allergies Millions of people suffer from allergies and many pets do too. Pets just make things a little more difficult because they cannot tell us how they Read More

• posted: Oct. 04, 2019

Pet Obesity: A Growing Health Issue People love their pets and they love to make them happy. For many people showing love includes offering tasty treats and plenty of yummy food Read More

• posted: Aug. 09, 2019

Ashworth Road Animal Hospital Celebrates Puppy & Kitten Awareness Month Bringing a new puppy or kitten into your home is a joyous event, but these small creatures need special care to Read More

• posted: Jun. 04, 2019

Pet Dental Care From Ashworth Road Animal Hospital Do you ever think about your pet’s teeth or dental health? Do you know that caring for your pet's teeth, just like caring Read More