by Amherst | Jan 20, 2017 | Blog
Starting a new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on areas of our lives that we would like to improve. Thinking about being a better pet owner, especially with our senior buddies, is something that we at Amherst Veterinary Hospital are excited about! Many of the...
by Amherst | Jan 13, 2017 | Blog
Adopting a senior pet may save it’s life. Senior pets are high on the list of hard to adopt animals for the simple reason that most people want a puppy or kitten. And we get it; puppies and kittens are extremely adorable, fluffy and fun. BUT, so are senior pets!...
by Amherst | Dec 29, 2016 | Blog
I recently heard on the radio that we are most likely at our lowest weight of the year on Thanksgiving weekend. Most of us tend to be more active in the summer, spend more time outdoors and less time snacking. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of shorter, colder days...
by Amherst | Dec 15, 2016 | Blog
November has come and gone and Christmas decorations have started to show up in shopping malls, street sides and even around our Vancouver Animal Hospital. Most people are either planning their vacations or preparing to host family and friends for the holidays. The...
by Amherst | Dec 8, 2016 | Blog
More often than not, people know I’m blind by the fact that I have Marley with me, hard at work in his adorable (I think) harness and uniform. Most are understanding and don’t bother him when he’s busy helping me navigate, but considering his cuteness, it’s no...