by Amherst | Apr 14, 2017 | Blog
April is a time when families prepare to gather and feast for such holidays as Easter, Passover and Ridvan, it is also a time where pet owners are often tempted to give table scraps to their pets to include them in their holiday celebration. Unfortunately there are...
by Amherst | Apr 7, 2017 | Blog, Roast's Posts
Pot Roast hates cold. He also hates rain. And because he is an intensely muscled dog, he overheats at the drop of a hat and needs constant monitoring in the summer. And while there are lots of dogs that don’t agree with chilly weather, we seem to have acquired quite...
by Amherst | Mar 31, 2017 | Blog
What are ticks? Ticks are not insects, but eight legged arachnids, most closely related to spiders. They are external parasites that feed on the blood of their host, which can be an animal or a human. The most common ticks seen in BC are the species Ixodes Pacificus...
by Amherst | Mar 24, 2017 | Blog
Spring is finally 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 parasites....
by Amherst | Mar 16, 2017 | Blog
In the previous blog I talked about night-time waking in our senior dogs, but if you are an owner of a senior cat and being awoken in the middle of the night by yowling, you are not alone. Night-time waking in our senior cats is a common complaint. In cats, this is...
by Amherst | Mar 10, 2017 | Blog
Night-time waking in our senior pets is a common problem we hear from our owners. A good night’s sleep is essential for both dogs and people and when our pets wake up in the middle of the night, the disturbance can affect the entire family. Interrupted sleep in older...
by Amherst | Feb 22, 2017 | Blog, Roast's Posts
It’s no secret in our house that for Pot Roast, my husband Joe is “where it’s at.” I’m chopped liver, if you will, whenever Joe is in the house, unless, of course, someone needs to be fed or snuggled. If this is the case, my round lap wins out over Joe’s stringy...
by Amherst | Feb 3, 2017 | Blog
We know by now how important oral health is for our pets. Daily brushing is the best way to prevent against tartar and gum disease. The idea of brushing your pets teeth may be a bit daunting at first, but with a little bit of patience, brushing can be a beneficial and...
by Amherst | Jan 26, 2017 | Blog
February is dental month at Amherst Veterinary Hospital and we are excited to help give your pet a shiny, healthy smile! 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...
by Amherst | Jan 20, 2017 | Blog
Starting a new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on areas of our lives that we would like to improve. Thinking about being a better pet owner, especially with our senior buddies, is something that we at Amherst Veterinary Hospital are excited about! Many of the...
