by Amherst | Aug 31, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness, Seasonal Hazards
Does the smell of your dog’s ears arrive in the room before he does? Does he keep you up at night shaking his head and digging at his ears? Do you clean his ears only to find the next day it is full of discharge again? If so he likely has an ear infection. If...
by Amherst | Aug 27, 2015 | Blog
So, Your Pet was Skunked Here in Vancouver we have many wild animals sharing our urban areas, raccoons, squirrels, coyotes and skunks are just a few commonly seen critters in the lower mainland. Most of the time we don’t encounter these animals in a negative way,...
by Amherst | Aug 24, 2015 | Blog
The decision regarding euthanasia of a beloved pet may be the most difficult decision you will make during the life of your pet. Whether your pet has been diagnosed with a non-treatable illness, is suffering from debilitating arthritis or is simply aging, there are...
by Amherst | Aug 20, 2015 | Blog
We had such a positive response from Dr. Loretta Yuen’s blog this week describing her experience when saying good-bye to her beloved Sadie of 12 years, we decided to make Sadie our Pet of the Week. Today we’re going to share Sadie’s life in a few...
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...
by Amherst | Aug 1, 2015 | Blog
As temperatures climb, we’re all inclined to take a dip in the ocean or nearby lakes that surround Vancouver, and this often means bringing our furry companions. Many of our patients at Amherst Veterinary Hospital enjoy doggy-paddling for hours on end! But for puppies...
