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...
by Amherst | Jan 13, 2017 | Blog
Adopting a senior pet may save it’s life. Senior pets are high on the list of hard to adopt animals for the simple reason that most people want a puppy or kitten. And we get it; puppies and kittens are extremely adorable, fluffy and fun. BUT, so are senior pets!...
by Amherst | Dec 29, 2016 | Blog
I recently heard on the radio that we are most likely at our lowest weight of the year on Thanksgiving weekend. Most of us tend to be more active in the summer, spend more time outdoors and less time snacking. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of shorter, colder days...
by Amherst | Dec 15, 2016 | Blog
November has come and gone and Christmas decorations have started to show up in shopping malls, street sides and even around our Vancouver Animal Hospital. Most people are either planning their vacations or preparing to host family and friends for the holidays. The...
by Amherst | Dec 8, 2016 | Blog
More often than not, people know I’m blind by the fact that I have Marley with me, hard at work in his adorable (I think) harness and uniform. Most are understanding and don’t bother him when he’s busy helping me navigate, but considering his cuteness, it’s no...
by Amherst | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog
Choosing a veterinarian to take care of your pet’s medical needs is an important decision. After all, your pet is family, and we know that choosing proper care is an important step. At Amherst Veterinary Hospital, we pride ourselves on long-term staff who are invested...
by Amherst | Nov 15, 2016 | Blog
A trip away is always filled with excitement and at least a little bit of stress ensuring that everything you leave behind is taken care of while you are away. If you are a pet owner, you are sure to remember to make arrangements for your pet’s care during your...
by Amherst | Nov 10, 2016 | Blog
It would be an understatement to say that being in the military runs in my family. I’m the fourth generation soldier on both sides of my family, with veterans who served in WWII, Korea, the Golan, and right here at home. I was in the military for 10 years and my...
by Amherst | Oct 29, 2016 | Blog
Halloween is a favorite festive time for many, filled with candies and costumes. For our four legged friends however, it can be a dangerous and stressful time of year. Halloween presents an array of hazards, which can be easily avoided to ensure a safe and happy...
