by Amherst | Jun 29, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness
Marijuana Toxicity in Your Pet On a day off from my job as a veterinarian, I walked with my children and dog through our Vancouver neighbourhood park, inhaling deeply, picking up the prevalent smell of marijuana. At the same time, my dog picks up a scent, rustles...
by Amherst | Jun 26, 2015 | Blog
This little cutie is Odie, he is a 9 week old Border Collie, Shepherd, Whippet cross. What a mix! We had the pleasure of meeting Odie when he came in for his puppy wellness exam and first vaccines. We look forward to more visits from Odie and are excited to see what...
by Amherst | Jun 22, 2015 | Blog
Animal Behavior Scientist Dr. Rebecca Ledger has written an interesting and informative article featured in The Vancouver Sun. This time she weighs in on how and when to muzzle your dog, which provides some very useful information and insight for any pet owners....
by Amherst | Jun 15, 2015 | Blog, Seasonal Hazards
Summer Heat Affects Pets Summer weather has officially arrived in the Lower Mainland and with that comes increased outdoor fun with our four-legged companions. Whether you’ll be hiking, biking or just playing fetch with your pet this summer, one thing to keep in mind...
by Amherst | Jun 12, 2015 | Blog
The Dunbar Little League is on its 57th season! 525 kids comprise 46 teams and play baseball under this association. Amherst Veterinary Hospital has been sponsoring a Majors Team for many years and we are proud to be involved with Dunbar baseball and the community. ...