by Amherst | Sep 30, 2015 | Blog
I often hear things that my clients have been told to do that cause me to raise an eyebrow. Often this information is from a breeder, other well meaning pet owners or Dr. Google. Some of the myths are benign to the pet, but others more harmful. Today I will discuss a...
by Amherst | Sep 25, 2015 | Blog
This adorable bundle of fluff is 12 week old Gracie! She is a beautiful little Bernese Mountain Dog puppy. Gracie had her very first visit here at Amherst 3 days ago, where she received her wellness puppy exam, booster vaccines and routine dewormer. Bernese Mountain...
by Amherst | Sep 22, 2015 | Blog, Dental
October is Dental Month at Amherst Veterinary Hospital! During Dental Month you will receive a 15% discount on basic dental cleanings for your pet excluding extractions. In addition we’ll send you and your pet home with a 2.26 kg (5 lb) bag of Hill’s T/D Oral...
by Amherst | Sep 17, 2015 | Blog
Seeing Eye Dogs play such an important role in the lives of the blind. They are service animals devoted to their owners and spend the majority of their lives working hard to ensure their owner is always well protected. For some basic information on seeing eye dogs...
by Amherst | Sep 15, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness
In warm weather, one of the things veterinarians can count on is seeing more dogs with hot spots. These areas are weepy, wet, red and sometimes bloody when they are fresh, and dry and scabby when they are resolving. They can cover large areas of the dog’s skin,...