Amherst Veterinary Hospital

12/12/2024

🦠❄️ Flea & Tick Prevention: It's Important Year-Round! 🐾

As the temperatures drop and we settle into the colder months, many pet owners think that fleas and ticks are no longer a concern. But did you know these pesky critters are active all year long?

Even in winter, fleas can thrive indoors, and ticks are still active during mild weather. That’s why it’s essential to continue your pet's flea and tick prevention regimen throughout the season. Preventing infestations now will help avoid unnecessary discomfort and potential health issues down the road!

💡 Here’s why year-round protection matters: 1️⃣ Fleas can survive indoors – They love warm, cozy spots in your home. 2️⃣ Ticks remain active – Ticks can be found even in colder months, especially on walks. 3️⃣ Preventing an infestation is easier – Stay ahead of the problem before it becomes a bigger issue!

Don't let your furry friends be at risk! 🐕🐈 Keep them protected, comfortable, and happy all year long. Need advice on the best prevention options? We're here to help!

12/10/2024

🎉🎂🎉 Happy Birthday to our amazing Becca! 🎉🎂🎉

We feel so lucky to have you as part of our team at AVH. Your kindness, dedication, and love for animals truly make a difference in everything we do. 🐾❤️

Wishing you a day filled with joy, love, and plenty of paw-sitive moments! 🐶🐱 Thank you for all you do for our furry friends and their families. Here's to another year of making the world a better place, one pet at a time!

Enjoy your special day! 🎈🎉

12/08/2024

🎉🎂🎉 Happy Birthday to our amazing Dr. Harrison! 🎉🎂🎉

We feel so lucky to have you as part of our team at AVH. Your kindness, dedication, and love for animals truly make a difference in everything we do. 🐾❤️

Wishing you a day filled with joy, love, and plenty of paw-sitive moments! 🐶🐱 Thank you for all you do for our furry friends and their families. Here's to another year of making the world a better place, one pet at a time!

Enjoy your special day! 🎈🎉

12/06/2024

🎉🎂🎉 Happy Birthday to our amazing Ashley! 🎉🎂🎉

We feel so lucky to have you as part of our team at AVH. Your kindness, dedication, and love for animals truly make a difference in everything we do. 🐾❤️

Wishing you a day filled with joy, love, and plenty of paw-sitive moments! 🐶🐱 Thank you for all you do for our furry friends and their families. Here's to another year of making the world a better place, one pet at a time!

Enjoy your special day! 🎈🎉

12/05/2024

We are thrilled to announce that our team at AVH took 2nd place in this year's Christmas Parade! 🎅🎉 Thank you to everyone who came out to support us — it was truly a magical experience!

A special shoutout to Rose for her incredible dedication and hard work in making this happen. 🌟 Rose, your creativity, leadership, and passion were key to bringing our festive vision to life! 🎨🎁 We couldn’t have done it without you.

We’re so proud of our amazing staff and can’t wait to continue spreading holiday cheer and serving our community this season. 🐾❤️

12/01/2024

🌨️🐾 Winter & Snow Safety Tips for Your Pets! 🐾🌨️

As the temperatures drop and the snow begins to fall, it’s important to keep our furry friends safe and warm during the winter months. Here are some essential tips to help protect your pets this season:

❄️ Keep Them Warm: Just like us, pets can get cold in winter. Short-haired dogs or cats, in particular, may need a cozy sweater or jacket when going outside. Always make sure they have a warm, dry place to rest inside.

❄️ Paw Protection: Snow, ice, and road salt can be tough on your pet’s paws. Before and after walks, check their paws for ice balls and wash off any salt. Consider using pet-safe paw balm or booties for extra protection.

❄️ Limit Outdoor Time: While many pets love playing in the snow, be mindful of how long they're outside. Frostbite and hypothermia can happen quickly, so keep outdoor playtime short, and bring them inside to warm up frequently.

❄️ Keep Them Hydrated: Cold air can dehydrate your pet just like hot weather. Always provide fresh water, even when it's chilly outside!

❄️ Watch for Toxic Chemicals: Antifreeze, which often leaks onto the ground, is toxic to pets but has a sweet taste that can attract them. Be sure to clean up any spills immediately and keep your pet away from areas where these chemicals may be present.

❄️ Visibility is Key: If you’re out walking your dog during the darker days of winter, make sure they’re visible to traffic. Reflective leashes, collars, or vests can help keep them safe.

🌟 Bonus Tip: If you're unsure about how winter weather might affect your pet's health, don't hesitate to reach out to our team. We’re here to help! Our emergency line is available 24/7!

Stay safe, warm, and enjoy the season with your beloved pets! 🐶🐱

11/29/2024

Today, we’re celebrating the purr-fectly wonderful Drew! 🎂🎈

From giving cuddles to keeping us entertained with her playful antics, our clinic cat brings so much joy to the team and our furry patients.

Happy Birthday Drew!🎉

11/26/2024

🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨

Our contest is wrapping up next week, and there's still time to get your entries in! Don't miss out on your chance to win a $300 cash prize! 💸

Amherst Veterinary Hospital is sponsoring a short story contest again this year. We hope to make it an annual event! ✏️

This year's winner will receive the Kona Cup trophy and $300.
Five runners-up will receive $40 Coles gift cards. The winner's story will be displayed in our lobby until next year's winner is announced (Aoife Byrnes won last year with a terrific piece entitled "April 3rd, 1992").

All of the rules are posted below.

Kona Cup Short Story Contest Rules:
1. Student must be in Grades 9 through 12 and attend school in Cumberland County or Tantramar (home-schooled students in these grades, living in these two regions, are also invited to participate).
2. Contest entries are due BEFORE 9 a.m. December 1st. Contest entries must be submitted in hard copy to the front desk of Amherst Veterinary Hospital, 311 Willow Street, Amherst. Entries may be mailed, but are not eligible if not received by AVH by that deadline.
3. The story must be submitted on a single, regular (8.5 by11 inch) sheet of white paper. The story can only occupy one side of the sheet. The student's name, school and contact information should be on the back. We do not want names on the front with the story, please.
4. The font size must be large enough to be comfortably read, and the story must fit on one sheet of paper. We anticipate approximate word count in the range of 200 to 500 words.
5. The work must be fiction and original. Students cannot use AI to assist the creative/writing process.
6. Any theme or subject is acceptable. Stories deemed too mature for a general audience will still qualify and the winner will be acknowledged in the lobby, but instead of posting the story, clients of AVH will need to request a copy.
7. The winner gives us permission to reproduce the story in any non-commercial fashion.
8. The judging panel will have three members, myself among them (part owner of AVH, author of the novels Tantramar and Peak). Our second judge last year was published author and university lecturer Meghan Allen, and the third was a representative of the county library system. I anticipate having the same arrangement for judging this year

We cant wait to read all your stories! 😊

11/25/2024

We would like to thank our staff & their families for putting together and being a part of our Toy Story float for the Christmas parade this past weekend! 🎉

We would also like to give a very special shout out to Rose for being the leader and for coming up with so many great ideas for our float. She spent many hours building props, planning and picking up supplies, this would not have happened if not for her. Thank you so much Rose for all your hard work and creativity! ❤️

11/24/2024

We'd like to wish Jenelle a very Happy Birthday! 🥳 Thank you for all your hard work and for everything you do for our patients! We love you! 💜

11/22/2024

Check out the November 20th edition of the Casket Newspaper to see an article about our annual Writing Contest! All entries are due by 9am on December 1st, make sure you get yours in! 😊

11/22/2024

**Please Share**
An intact male cat was found deceased and brought into us. He is black, short hair, and he was found on Nappan rd. by the golf course. If this is your cat please CALL US at 902-667-8405, thank you!

Our condolences to the owner 🩷

11/15/2024

Get your entries in! 😊✏️

Amherst Veterinary Hospital is sponsoring a short story contest again this year. We hope to make it an annual event! ✏️

This year's winner will receive the Kona Cup trophy and $300.
Five runners-up will receive $40 Coles gift cards. The winner's story will be displayed in our lobby until next year's winner is announced (Aoife Byrnes won last year with a terrific piece entitled "April 3rd, 1992").

All of the rules are posted below.

Kona Cup Short Story Contest Rules:
1. Student must be in Grades 9 through 12 and attend school in Cumberland County or Tantramar (home-schooled students in these grades, living in these two regions, are also invited to participate).
2. Contest entries are due BEFORE 9 a.m. December 1st. Contest entries must be submitted in hard copy to the front desk of Amherst Veterinary Hospital, 311 Willow Street, Amherst. Entries may be mailed, but are not eligible if not received by AVH by that deadline.
3. The story must be submitted on a single, regular (8.5 by11 inch) sheet of white paper. The story can only occupy one side of the sheet. The student's name, school and contact information should be on the back. We do not want names on the front with the story, please.
4. The font size must be large enough to be comfortably read, and the story must fit on one sheet of paper. We anticipate approximate word count in the range of 200 to 500 words.
5. The work must be fiction and original. Students cannot use AI to assist the creative/writing process.
6. Any theme or subject is acceptable. Stories deemed too mature for a general audience will still qualify and the winner will be acknowledged in the lobby, but instead of posting the story, clients of AVH will need to request a copy.
7. The winner gives us permission to reproduce the story in any non-commercial fashion.
8. The judging panel will have three members, myself among them (part owner of AVH, author of the novels Tantramar and Peak). Our second judge last year was published author and university lecturer Meghan Allen, and the third was a representative of the county library system. I anticipate having the same arrangement for judging this year

We cant wait to read all your stories! 😊

11/14/2024

**Please Share**
A deceased cat was found and brought into us. He is a neutered male, black with white patches, he was found on Albion St. by Woos Kitchen. If this is your cat please CALL US at 902-667-8405.
Thank you.

Our condolences to the owner. ❤️

11/11/2024

Just a friendly reminder that we are CLOSED today for Remembrance Day!

Our emergency line is available 24/7!

11/07/2024

We will be CLOSED on Monday, November 11th for Remembrance Day! 🇨🇦

Please make sure you have everything you may need for the long weekend.
Our emergency line is available 24/7!

11/06/2024

** Please Share**
A deceased, black cat was found and brought into us, he's an intact male, small sized. He was found by the driveway to Biggs water plant. If this is your cat PLEASE CALL US at 902-667-8405.

Our condolences to the owner. 💜

11/05/2024

Amherst Veterinary Hospital is sponsoring a short story contest again this year. We hope to make it an annual event! ✏️

This year's winner will receive the Kona Cup trophy and $300.
Five runners-up will receive $40 Coles gift cards. The winner's story will be displayed in our lobby until next year's winner is announced (Aoife Byrnes won last year with a terrific piece entitled "April 3rd, 1992").

All of the rules are posted below.

Kona Cup Short Story Contest Rules:
1. Student must be in Grades 9 through 12 and attend school in Cumberland County or Tantramar (home-schooled students in these grades, living in these two regions, are also invited to participate).
2. Contest entries are due BEFORE 9 a.m. December 1st. Contest entries must be submitted in hard copy to the front desk of Amherst Veterinary Hospital, 311 Willow Street, Amherst. Entries may be mailed, but are not eligible if not received by AVH by that deadline.
3. The story must be submitted on a single, regular (8.5 by11 inch) sheet of white paper. The story can only occupy one side of the sheet. The student's name, school and contact information should be on the back. We do not want names on the front with the story, please.
4. The font size must be large enough to be comfortably read, and the story must fit on one sheet of paper. We anticipate approximate word count in the range of 200 to 500 words.
5. The work must be fiction and original. Students cannot use AI to assist the creative/writing process.
6. Any theme or subject is acceptable. Stories deemed too mature for a general audience will still qualify and the winner will be acknowledged in the lobby, but instead of posting the story, clients of AVH will need to request a copy.
7. The winner gives us permission to reproduce the story in any non-commercial fashion.
8. The judging panel will have three members, myself among them (part owner of AVH, author of the novels Tantramar and Peak). Our second judge last year was published author and university lecturer Meghan Allen, and the third was a representative of the county library system. I anticipate having the same arrangement for judging this year

We cant wait to read all your stories! 😊