by Amherst | Oct 16, 2014 | Blog
Choosing an appropriate diet for your pet can be a challenge; walk into any pet store or vet clinic and you will see an array of diets all offering different choices. Not only are we faced with the decision between chicken or beef, raw or cooked, grain free, organic,...
by Amherst | Oct 14, 2014 | Blog
Guinea pigs are a favourite small pet in Canada, and for good reason! They are long lived, affectionate, and relatively easy to care for. With their expressive squeaks and squeals, they easily worm their way into the heart of any family. Unfortunately, guinea pigs...
by Amherst | Oct 9, 2014 | Blog
As we head out of town for Thanksgiving, many of us don’t hesitate to bring our pets along for the ride. Next weekend, thousands of dogs will be jetting, ferrying and driving hundreds of miles across Canada in pursuit of their turkey dinner! That’s no problem for the...
by Amherst | Oct 6, 2014 | Blog
I was totally unaware that dogs have dental problems. Is it common? Dental disease is the most common disease in dogs and cats. Over 68% of all pets over the age of three have some form of periodontal or dental disease. Most pets will show few signs of dental disease....
by Amherst | Sep 29, 2014 | Blog
You may remember Mary from when we first posted about her in May. Mary was surrendered to our clinic and initially put up for adoption. Over the last few months however, Mary has really made herself at home here at Amherst. Since Mary is so comfortable in the clinic...
by Amherst | Sep 24, 2014 | Blog
My name is Joe and I have volunteered with Amherst Veterinary Hospital for the past year and a half. My experience as a volunteer was nothing but positive. I found the staff to be welcoming, professional and informative. They helped me build a foundation of knowledge...
