by Amherst | Apr 21, 2014 | Blog
Spring is here. The sun is shining, the cherry trees are blooming, and the eggs are waiting… That’s right; parasites are excited about spring too! Now that your pets are spending more time outside, there are a few things that you should know about intestinal...
by Amherst | Apr 15, 2014 | Blog
It is finally spring here in Vancouver, with the change in season comes longer days, beautiful blossoms, warmer weather and an increase in the parasite population. Here at our Vancouver Animal Hospital we are making it our goal to raise awareness as well as to give...
by Amherst | Apr 10, 2014 | Blog
Four weeks ago a very sick one year old cat came to our clinic. The cat had a two week history of vomiting, poor appetite and lethargy. The owner, being of limited resources decided to euthanize. Because she was so young the clinic elected to take on the care for the...
by Amherst | Mar 12, 2014 | Blog
Of all the classes of insurance that are available, our Vancouver veterinarian hospital has noticed that pet insurance is probably the most disregarded. Most people believe that their pet will not need it, or that they will have built up sufficient funds to cover any...
by Amherst | Mar 5, 2014 | Blog
Probably the most common, but also the most fallible means of identification that our Vancouver Animal Hospital has learned is a pet collar with an identification tag attached. Unfortunately, all too often the collar falls off, and it is impossible to locate the...
by Amherst | Feb 19, 2014 | Blog
Our Vancouver Animal Hospital wanted to offer some insight and helpful tips regarding ringworm and your pets. Even though the name Ringworm suggests a worm, ringworm is actually a fungal infection of the skin. The name itself is derived from the red worm like lesion...
by Amherst | Feb 12, 2014 | Blog
Be ready for a potential challenge. Before you jump into it you need to make sure your pet will tolerate brushing. You can begin the process by simply lifting their lip and rewarding with praise. If this is tolerated, you can use a piece of gauze over your finger and...
by Amherst | Feb 6, 2014 | Blog
Most cat owners want a cat that greets them when they come home or at least a cat that doesn’t attack their guest’s ankles. But some cats, especially rescue cats have problems with socializing and establishing trust with others. Cat socialization includes three...
by Amherst | Jan 28, 2014 | Blog
Smaller dogs are very popular for urban living but it can be difficult to get your small pup to socialize with the bigger dogs in the park. We understand that some small dogs may have a Napoleon complex where they feel the need to try and intimidate larger dogs with...
by Amherst | Jan 10, 2014 | Blog
Have you checked your pet’s breath lately? Does it make you run across the room? The clinical name for bad breath is halitosis and often there is a good reason for it! February is dental month at Amherst Veterinary Hospital, so we recommend a visit to determine the...
