by Amherst | Apr 15, 2015 | Blog
These adorable kittens are Asher and Wilbur, they were recently rescued from the SPCA and first came to visit us a few weeks ago. Both kittens are tabby’s, Wilbur is grey and Asher is brown. Although the boys aren’t litter mates, Asher is only one week...
by Amherst | Apr 10, 2015 | Blog
One of the perks of being a veterinarian is that I have the opportunity to get to know some very wonderful, animal loving people and to care for their very special pets. Because at Amherst Veterinary Hospital we have a large core of long term clients, there are many...
by Amherst | Apr 10, 2015 | Blog
My 17 year old tortoiseshell appeared to have something to say to me in the middle of the night on Tuesday February 24th. I encouraged her to wait until the usual 6:15am wake up purring call. When morning came and Kit was not there to greet me I became concerned and...
by Amherst | Apr 2, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness, Seasonal Hazards
As spring arrives in the lower mainland, Amherst Veterinary Hospital gets many questions about fleas and flea prevention for dogs and cats. In order to help you select the best flea prevention products for your pet, let’s explore the life cycle of fleas and why...
by Amherst | Mar 31, 2015 | Blog
One of our patients here at Amherst is a dog show champion! Meet Charlie, he is an 8 month old Havanese puppy. In just 5 shows Charlie has gone undefeated and has obtained his Canadian Championship. A championship is awarded to dogs that have passed through a process...
by Amherst | Mar 27, 2015 | Blog
This week Dr. Loretta Yuen introduces you to poisons in your purse. If your purse is anything like mine then it will be a seemingly bottomless pit of ‘things’ that may come in handy at some point. In my purse you can find Kleenex, pens, loose change, crayons and scrap...
