by Amherst | Jul 29, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness
Callie is a sweet 9 year old, female spayed Bichon/Havanese cross. She came to our veterinary hospital because the owners had noticed over the last few months that her appetite had decreased but her abdomen was getting bigger. When we saw Callie her gums were very...
by Amherst | Jul 24, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness, Seasonal Hazards
Here in Vancouver we are fortunate to have many opportunities to attend wonderful firework displays. The Celebration of Light is one such event that entails multiple nights of firework shows. While this is great for us, our four legged friends are not always so...
by Amherst | Jul 21, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness, Seasonal Hazards
Tis the season for close encounters with bees, wasps and biting insects. Catching flying bugs and scurrying spiders is one of my cat’s favourite pastimes. My cat has taken on the job of keeping our flying insect population at bay in my home as I have been noticing a...
by Amherst | Jul 15, 2015 | Blog
At our Vancouver veterinary hospital, one of the first things I am often asked by an owner when their pet is diagnosed with lice is whether they will get it too. I am happy to report that the answer is no. Luckily lice are very host specific, meaning human lice will...
by Amherst | Jul 10, 2015 | Blog
This stunning feline is Bailey; Bailey is an 7 year old Himalayan cross. We have had the pleasure of knowing Bailey since 2008 when she first visited the clinic as a teeny tiny kitten. Aside from her yearly wellness exams and vaccinations, Bailey often boards with us...
by Amherst | Jul 8, 2015 | Blog
Vancouver is an expensive city and those costs extend to pet ownership, often resulting in a shocking price tag. So when bringing that new puppy or kitten into the family, you’ve likely considered whether or not to buy pet insurance to manage unexpected medical costs....
by Amherst | Jul 3, 2015 | Blog
This happy boy is Diego, he is an 11 year old Chihuahua mix. Even though Diego may be considered a “senior” he sure acts like a puppy! Diego frequently boards with us here at Amherst Veterinary Hospital, and each time he comes to stay he sure makes himself...
by Amherst | Jun 29, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness
Marijuana Toxicity in Your Pet On a day off from my job as a veterinarian, I walked with my children and dog through our Vancouver neighbourhood park, inhaling deeply, picking up the prevalent smell of marijuana. At the same time, my dog picks up a scent, rustles...
by Amherst | Jun 26, 2015 | Blog
This little cutie is Odie, he is a 9 week old Border Collie, Shepherd, Whippet cross. What a mix! We had the pleasure of meeting Odie when he came in for his puppy wellness exam and first vaccines. We look forward to more visits from Odie and are excited to see what...
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....
