by Amherst | Apr 24, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness, Seasonal Hazards
What you need to know to protect your pet. What are ticks? Ticks are not insects, but eight legged arachnids, most closely related to spiders. They are external parasites that feed on the blood of their host, which can be an animal or a human. The most common ticks...
by Amherst | Apr 21, 2015 | Blog
We are so fortunate here at Amherst Veterinary Hospital to have the opportunity to bring our pets to work with us. This gorgeous girl is Kinley, she is a 4 year old Shepherd cross and is our very own Dr. Beneke’s dog. Kinley comes to work with Dr. Beneke a...
by Amherst | Apr 17, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness, Seasonal Hazards
Spring is here in Vancouver! The sun is shining, dogs and cats are running in the grass, cherry trees are blooming, and the eggs are waiting…That’s right; parasites are excited about spring too! Now that your pets are spending more time outside, there are a few things...
by Amherst | Apr 15, 2015 | Blog
These adorable kittens are Asher and Wilbur, they were recently rescued from the SPCA and first came to visit us a few weeks ago. Both kittens are tabby’s, Wilbur is grey and Asher is brown. Although the boys aren’t litter mates, Asher is only one week...
by Amherst | Apr 10, 2015 | Blog
One of the perks of being a veterinarian is that I have the opportunity to get to know some very wonderful, animal loving people and to care for their very special pets. Because at Amherst Veterinary Hospital we have a large core of long term clients, there are many...
