by Amherst | Apr 24, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness, Seasonal Hazards
What you need to know to protect your pet. What are ticks? Ticks are not insects, but eight legged arachnids, most closely related to spiders. They are external parasites that feed on the blood of their host, which can be an animal or a human. The most common ticks...
by Amherst | Apr 17, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness, Seasonal Hazards
Spring is here in Vancouver! The sun is shining, dogs and cats are running in the grass, cherry trees are blooming, and the eggs are waiting…That’s right; parasites are excited about spring too! Now that your pets are spending more time outside, there are a few things...
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 20, 2015 | Blog, Nutrition, Pet Wellness, Seasonal Hazards
Dr. Loretta Yuen introduces you to: Toxic Foods April is a time when families prepare to gather and feast for such holidays as Easter, Passover and Ridvan, it is also a time where pet owners are often tempted to give table scraps to their pets to include them in their...
by Amherst | Mar 13, 2015 | Blog, Pet Wellness
My series of blogs about our family of Amherst Pets would not be complete if I did not introduce you to at least one of our feline family members. Admittedly, we get to see the dogs of Amherst much more often then we see the cats. Not because our dogs get into more...
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...
