by Amherst | Jun 22, 2015 | Blog
Animal Behavior Scientist Dr. Rebecca Ledger has written an interesting and informative article featured in The Vancouver Sun. This time she weighs in on how and when to muzzle your dog, which provides some very useful information and insight for any pet owners....
by Amherst | Jun 15, 2015 | Blog, Seasonal Hazards
Summer Heat Affects Pets Summer weather has officially arrived in the Lower Mainland and with that comes increased outdoor fun with our four-legged companions. Whether you’ll be hiking, biking or just playing fetch with your pet this summer, one thing to keep in mind...
by Amherst | Jun 12, 2015 | Blog
The Dunbar Little League is on its 57th season! 525 kids comprise 46 teams and play baseball under this association. Amherst Veterinary Hospital has been sponsoring a Majors Team for many years and we are proud to be involved with Dunbar baseball and the community. ...
by Amherst | Jun 8, 2015 | Blog
Bladder Stones: When to Pursue Surgery and When to Try Diet Therapy Recently I saw an interesting case of a dog that was brought to our Vancouver veterinary hospital because she had urinated in the house. Gigi is a 3 ½ year old, house trained, spayed, female Miniature...
by Amherst | Jun 1, 2015 | Blog, Dental
Like us, every time our pets eat there is a bacterial film called plaque, which builds up on the surfaces of their teeth. When mixed with calcium this forms hard deposits on the teeth called tartar. Over time, plaque and tartar on the teeth contribute to gum recession...
