by Amherst | Feb 28, 2015 | Blog
By reader request, this week I would like to talk about a syndrome that occurs in dogs called Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV). This condition is commonly referred to as Bloat. Unlike the more benign condition of food bloat, which I introduced a few weeks ago,...
by Amherst | Feb 24, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness
Meet ZaZoo! This 7 year old, domestic short-haired orange tabby came into my life as a rescue almost 6 years ago. And albeit devilishly-handsome (if I do say so myself), ZaZoo does not just wake up looking this good. Rather, he spends many hours a day grooming and...
by Amherst | Feb 20, 2015 | Blog
This weeks “Pet of the week” consists of a whole family of pets, 6 and a half (I’ll explain the half shortly) to be exact. One of our clients recently shared with us the story of how their pets came to be a part of their family and we couldn’t...
by Amherst | Feb 17, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness
Trimming your cat’s nails can be a bit nerve racking when you first start out. But if you follow these simple steps and go slowly, you’ll soon be able to trim your cat’s nails regularly at home, safely and accurately. The best thing to do is to get your cat used to...
by Amherst | Feb 13, 2015 | Blog
This week I would like to introduce another pet species we see as patients at Amherst Veterinary Hospital; I want to introduce you to Jericho, a hamster that first came to see us this summer. There is a popular children’s book series called “The Adventures of Humphrey...
by Amherst | Feb 10, 2015 | Blog, Dental
February is Dental Health Month here at the clinic! This means that if you book your pet in for a basic dental cleaning (not including extractions) they will receive a 15% discount, a free bag of either Hill’s T/D Oral Health or Royal Canin Dental Diet and a goody bag...
