by Amherst | Apr 8, 2016 | Blog, Pet Wellness
How to get your overweight cat to exercise more Exercising a cat may seem like a bit of a conundrum. Unlike their canine counterparts, cats are not as enthused to go for a hike or play fetch in the park. But exercise for our cats is just as important as it is for our...
by Amherst | Apr 6, 2016 | Blog, Pet Wellness
It is finally spring here in Vancouver, with the change in season comes longer days, beautiful blossoms, warmer weather and an increase in the parasite population. April is Heartworm Awareness Month; the aim is to raise awareness about the disease, as well as to give...
by Amherst | Apr 1, 2016 | Blog, Seasonal Hazards
HEATSTROKE Dogs and cats do not sweat in the same way that we do. Temperatures inside a hot car can rise to harmful levels within minutes on a hot day, resulting in shock, collapse and death. Never leave a pet in a car on a warm day. If you plan to take your dog along...
by Amherst | Mar 30, 2016 | Uncategorised
Thinking of getting a pet to enrich your life or adopting an animal that needs a good home? How about getting a chicken. When our dear dog Sadie passed away early in the summer, there was an animal void in my family. Not quite ready to find, adopt and train another...
by Amherst | Mar 24, 2016 | Blog, 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...
