by Amherst | Jan 22, 2016 | Blog, Pet Wellness
Our understanding and management of feline pain, both acute and chronic has changed markedly over the recent decade. One of the conditions that causes chronic pain in our cats is osteoarthritis (OA). It’s a disease that is given a lot of attention in our canine...
by Amherst | Jan 18, 2016 | Blog
This beautiful senior girl is Molly. If you can believe it, she is 17 years old! The average life span for a Black Lab is 12-13 years and Molly has definitely surpassed that. We first met Molly 6 years ago when she was a young 11 year old, already considered to be a...
by Amherst | Jan 15, 2016 | Blog
A Day in the Life of Pot Roast the Bull Terrier Amherst Veterinary Hospital has mentioned their patient, Pot Roast, in a few blogs now. As the owner of such a clown, comedian, companion and occasional terror, I’m often asked what he is like at home. I thought I’d...
by Amherst | Jan 8, 2016 | Uncategorised
This month at Amherst Veterinary Hospital we want to focus on senior pets. Senior pets are a special group of patients that are dear to our hearts, as many of them we first met when they were young, spry dogs or cats whom we have enjoyed getting to know over the...
by Amherst | Dec 29, 2015 | Blog, Seasonal Hazards
The Holiday season is well under way and if your household is similar to mine there are presents, wrapping, ribbons, chocolates and home baking all around the house. This is the time where our pets often take advantage of our distraction and try to enjoy some of the...
