Christmas 2021  is just two days away. We at Amherst Vet Hospital are looking forward to a peaceful holiday and we hope our staff and clients have a safe and happy celebration. The team at Amherst would like to offer some tips so everyone, including their pets can enjoy a safe and joyful holiday. 10 Holiday Hazards for your Pets: 1. Tinsel, ribbon and holiday decorations: Even though they’re not toxic, tinsel and ribbon can cause serious injury to a cat or dog if consumed. Ingestion of these foreign materials can result in bunching and obstruction of the intestines requiring surgery, and ..read more

Spring is finally here! Things may be very different now with the COVID 19 pandemic in full swing but the sun is shining, the 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 that you should know about parasites. Parasites can be internal (heartworm) external (fleas and ticks) or intestinal (worms). While exploring on your walk, your dog may consume parasitic eggs by licking the ground or from another animal’s feces. Your furry friends can also acquire larvae by e ..read more

Christmas 2020 is just a week away. It has been a very challenging year for many. We at Amherst Vet Hospital hope our staff and clients have a safe and happy holiday. The team at Amherst would like to offer some tips so everyone, including their pets can enjoy a safe holiday. This picture of Bondi was taken in a controlled environment, Bondi was at no time in any harm 10 Holiday Hazards for your Pets: 1. Tinsel, ribbon and holiday decorations: Even though they’re not toxic, tinsel and ribbon can cause serious injury to a cat or dog if consumed. Ingestion of these foreign materials can result i ..read more

Halloween may look a bit different this year but it is still a favorite festive time for many, filled with candies and costumes. For our four legged friends however, it can be a dangerous and stressful time of year. Halloween presents an array of hazards, which can be easily avoided to ensure a safe and happy Halloween season. Chocolate: Without a doubt one of the most commonly known and most dangerous toxins to our pets is chocolate. During the Halloween season many of us see an increase of chocolate in our homes. Just like us, our pets are drawn to its sweet taste and scent, and as many ..read more

Dear Clients, It has been 5 months since a public health emergency was declared in British Columbia and it has been as long since we have seen or spoken to you without our faces masked. Bar none, every single person reading this email has been affected by the pandemic; personally, medically, financially or mentally. The pandemic has taken a toll and we have all had to adjust and do life a little differently. Many of us have felt the frustration and impatience from wanting life to return to ‘normal’. Professionally, I look forward to not having to wear and speak behind a mask 8 hours a day, to ..read more

I’m originally from Yellowknife, in the Northwest Territories, and it was a big move, but a move aimed at completing a good undergraduate education at UBC when I came to Vancouver. In the second year of my Bachelor of Science in Honours Animal Biology, I reached out to various animal clinics and hospitals for volunteer opportunities to gain experience in preparation for my then distant application for veterinary medical studies. I happen to have a mutual connection through hockey to Dr. Cumberbirch, an alumnus and major supporter of UBC Varsity Hockey, and he graciously offered me a chance to ..read more

Spring is finally here! The sun is shining, the 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 that you should know about parasites. Parasites can be internal (heartworm) external (fleas and ticks) or intestinal (worms). While exploring on your walk, your dog may consume parasitic eggs by licking the ground or from another animal’s feces. Your furry friends can also acquire larvae by eating fleas, snails, mice, birds, and rabbits.  Cats can also ingest larv ..read more

The day after I posted my initial blog on COVID-19 in relation to our pets, WHO declared this novel coronavirus to be a pandemic. Shortly after that, Canadians were asked to socially distance from people outside of our immediate household and stay at or work from home as much as possible. This continues to be a rapidly evolving situation in which scientists around the world are working tirelessly to gain better understanding of this virus. Since the posting of my previous blog, new research on COVID-19 as it pertains to our pets has become available. More dogs and cats from COVID-19 positive h ..read more

COVID 19 UPDATE – November 2021 Amherst Veterinary Hospital is happy to share that beginning on November 17th 2021 we will be offering in person consultations alongside our current curbside model. To ensure the safety of our staff, patients and clients we will also continue to provide our curbside service to those who would prefer this option to suit their comfort levels. We continue to be committed to ensuring a safe, clean and properly sanitized environment. Please do not enter our clinic if you are experiencing cold or flu like symptoms or if you are COVID 19 positive. Please review the fol ..read more