by Amherst | Aug 5, 2016 | Uncategorised
Pot Roast doesn’t like to swim, and on top of the fact that he doesn’t like to swim, as a Bull Terrier he’s very chest heavy, so tends to sink like a proverbial stone. He prefers the ocean, where he can do a slow amble up to the water and go in at his own pace,...
by Amherst | Jul 28, 2016 | Blog, Gilmour's Guides
Amherst Veterinary Hospital Welcomes Gilmour’s Guides to our Blog. Gilmour’s Guides are stories from long-time Amherst client and Dunbar Resident, Bruce Gilmour. Bruce recounts his experience with the five different guide dogs he has partnered with after losing his...
by Amherst | Jul 12, 2016 | Blog
Bull Terriers are notoriously tough to train, and I can testify to this stark reality, having owned two of them. I have had many days with Pot Roast where I have sobbed in frustration, more so in his puppy days. I talked to anyone who would listen about the maniacal...
by Amherst | Jun 22, 2016 | Blog
This past Monday, June 20th and Tuesday June 21st we held a bake sale in support of the Ride to Conquer Cancer. Amherst Veterinary Hospital will be participating in the 2016 Ride; Our team will ride over 200 km from Vancouver to Seattle in August. Our staff...
by Amherst | Jun 20, 2016 | Blog
Keep Swimming Safe and Fun for Dogs A hot summer is predicted ahead and many of us in Vancouver are planning to stay cool with our canine companions at our nearby beaches, lake and rivers. Those lucky enough to have backyard pools have likely already put them to good...
