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...
by Amherst | Oct 28, 2016 | Blog
David Hasselhog aka Hassel the Hedgehog Here at Amherst Veterinary Hospital we see a lot of adorable cats and dogs; but we are also entrusted with the care of other types of pets. We have rabbits, hamsters, rats and guinea pig patients as well. Many animals other...
by Amherst | Oct 27, 2016 | Blog
You’ve booked time off from work and have picked your holiday destination; now what are you going to do about your pets? Whether your trip is for a weekend, a month, or a year, here are some things to consider when deciding on whether to take your pet with you or not....
by Amherst | Oct 14, 2016 | Blog
What are Hairballs? If you are a cat owner, chances are you have encountered a hairball at one time or another. Cats are meticulous groomers; they groom to remove old fur, surface dirt, and foreign bodies. When they groom, fur gets caught in the barbs on their tongues...
by Amherst | Sep 30, 2016 | Blog
The invitation to embark on this recounting of daily anecdotes on the Amherst Veterinarian Clinic blog, Gilmour’s Guides, coincidently ties to a recent story resulting on the sidewalk portion where I first met Grant Cumberbirch at the clinic that used to be on south...
