by Amherst | Dec 9, 2015 | Blog
There have been some recent studies circulating that link the color of a cat’s coat with its behavior. And while these articles are very interesting, many of you may be questioning their validity. Animal Behaviour Scientist Dr. Rebecca Ledger as recently written a...
by Amherst | Dec 2, 2015 | Blog
Union Gospel Mission is a local organization that helps those in need by providing meals, outreach programs, alcohol and drug recovery programs, and shelter and housing. Each year the Mission puts on the Gifts of Hope program, which provides Christmas hampers to...
by Amherst | Nov 27, 2015 | Blog
Introducing- The Pot Roast Series! by Kelly S. Thompson If you follow the Amherst Veterinary Hospital blog, you’ve already heard of Pot Roast, the English Bull Terrier with an affinity for medical care. His three-and-a-half years have been fraught with medical issues...
by Amherst | Nov 25, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness
Since calling Amherst Veterinary Hospital her home for the last year and a half, Mary has been treated for a multitude of ailments including numerous ear infections, chronic GI upset and a bout of pancreatitis that involved surgically placing a feeding tube. Along...
by Amherst | Nov 20, 2015 | Blog
Jess is one of our lovely receptionists here at Amherst Veterinary Hospital. She recently spent one of her Saturdays volunteering at Thank Dog I am Out’s Rescue Event. Susan Patterson, founder of the Vancouver-based canine rescue organization, partnered with...
by Amherst | Nov 17, 2015 | Blog, Vaccination
It’s vaccine awareness month at Amherst Veterinary Hospital and I thought I would share a case that highlights the importance of vaccines. It was one of those difficult cases that due to the owner’s perseverance allowed for a happy ending. Jed was a previously...
