by Amherst | Aug 5, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness, Seasonal Hazards
Fluffy or fleecy, wispy or wiry, our pets’ coats come in colors and textures as varied as their personalities. But they are more than just a pretty coat, did you know that your pet’s coat and skin also help protect him from disease? As the first line of defense...
by Amherst | Jul 29, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness
Callie is a sweet 9 year old, female spayed Bichon/Havanese cross. She came to our veterinary hospital because the owners had noticed over the last few months that her appetite had decreased but her abdomen was getting bigger. When we saw Callie her gums were very...
by Amherst | Jul 24, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness, Seasonal Hazards
Here in Vancouver we are fortunate to have many opportunities to attend wonderful firework displays. The Celebration of Light is one such event that entails multiple nights of firework shows. While this is great for us, our four legged friends are not always so...
by Amherst | Jul 21, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness, Seasonal Hazards
Tis the season for close encounters with bees, wasps and biting insects. Catching flying bugs and scurrying spiders is one of my cat’s favourite pastimes. My cat has taken on the job of keeping our flying insect population at bay in my home as I have been noticing a...
by Amherst | Jun 29, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness
Marijuana Toxicity in Your Pet On a day off from my job as a veterinarian, I walked with my children and dog through our Vancouver neighbourhood park, inhaling deeply, picking up the prevalent smell of marijuana. At the same time, my dog picks up a scent, rustles...
by Amherst | May 11, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness
Does My Pet Have Arthritis and What Should I Do About It Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative disease that may affect any joint but is commonly found in a pet’s hip, elbow, shoulder, stifle (knee), carpus (wrist), hock (ankle) or intervertebral joints (spine)....
