by Amherst | Aug 17, 2015 | Blog
Recently I said goodbye to my dear dog of 12 years. Sadie was a lively Wheaton cross we adopted from the SPCA 11 ½ years ago. She was our first child, a family pet that grew up with my children. Sadly Sadie developed a brain tumour that affected her ability to swallow...
by Amherst | Aug 13, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness
Some dogs are prone to anxiety, but it has been my experience that Bull Terriers aren’t one of those breeds. A friend once declared my previous Bully “so laid back he’s horizontal.” Bull Terrier breeders agree that the loveable egg-heads are fun loving and fancy free....
by Amherst | Aug 11, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness, Seasonal Hazards
The main causes of allergic dermatitis in dogs and cats are pretty straightforward: insect bites, inhaled allergens and food. The clinical signs of all three are similar; your pet is itchy. But determining the cause of the itch can take time and the treatment options...
by Amherst | Aug 7, 2015 | Blog
This week we would like to pay homage to a very special pet, our resident clinic cat Mary! For those of you who are not familiar with our Miss Mary, she was surrendered to our clinic early last spring. Originally we tried to find a new home for Mary. But finding a...
by Amherst | Aug 5, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness, Seasonal Hazards
Fluffy or fleecy, wispy or wiry, our pets’ coats come in colors and textures as varied as their personalities. But they are more than just a pretty coat, did you know that your pet’s coat and skin also help protect him from disease? As the first line of defense...
