Amherst Animal Hospital

10/23/2026

💀🎃 REMINDER: JOIN US THIS SATURDAY!

Amherst Animal Hospital is excited to support the 2026 Amherst Skeleton Run/Walk 5K on October 25 at Marion L. Steele High School! 🏃‍♀️🐾

Bring your family, friends, and furry running buddies for a fun-filled day featuring a costume contest, free youth races, and a special Dog Division with swag bags from Amherst Animal Hospital! 🐶🖤

🎟️ Save $5! Use code AAH26 when registering. Available to the first 50 AAH staff members and customers!

🔗 Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Amherst/AmherstSkeletonRun

We hope to see you there! 💀🐾

The Amherst Skeleton Run is on Sunday October 25, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K Run, 1/4 Mile Silly Run (K-5th Grade), and 1/2 Mile Funny Run (6-8th Grade).

10/22/2026

Cats are experts at hiding pain and discomfort, which
is why lifelong preventive care is so important. Regular wellness
visits help us catch subtle changes early and support your cat’s
health at every stage of life.
They give us so much love and companionship, it’s our job to
give them the care they need to thrive. 🐱❤

10/20/2026

Pet wellness brings together preventive care,
nutrition, dental health, parasite protection, behavior, activity,
and regular veterinary care. Staying proactive throughout a
pet’s life can help veterinary teams personalize
recommendations as needs change for your pet.

10/19/2026

☕🐾 Happy Monday! 🐾☕

New week, fresh start, and another chance to make a difference! ❤️

We’re kicking off the week by continuing to celebrate Veterinary Technician Week! From comforting worried pets to helping keep tails wagging and whiskers twitching, our vet techs bring a whole lot of heart to what they do.

Let’s give these hardworking animal heroes some extra love this week! 🩺🐶🐱

What’s one thing your pet’s veterinary team has done that you’ll never forget? Tell us below! 👇

10/18/2026

🩺🐾 It’s Veterinary Technician Week! 🐾🩺

They comfort nervous pets, lend a helping hand, keep a close eye on our patients, and do so much behind the scenes that often goes unnoticed.

Vet techs are an essential part of the veterinary team, and their compassion, hard work, and dedication make a difference every single day. ❤️

Help us celebrate our amazing veterinary team this week! If you’ve ever had a vet tech make a difference for your pet, give them a little shoutout in the comments! 👇

10/16/2026

🐾 Happy National Boss’s Day! 🐾

Today, we’re giving a little extra appreciation to the people who help keep our team running and our tails wagging! 🐶🐱

Running an animal hospital takes teamwork, dedication, and plenty of patience (with humans AND animals 😉). We’re grateful for the people who help make it all happen!

Thank you Dr. Kristin and Angie!

Help us spread a little appreciation today! ❤️

10/14/2026

Those extra pounds might look cute on a chunky little body, but carrying extra weight can have a real impact on your pet’s health. 🐾

Pet Obesity Awareness Day is a good reminder that keeping your pet at a healthy weight can help support their joints, mobility, energy, and overall quality of life.

And yes… we know those eyes make saying “no” to another treat VERY difficult. 😂

Not sure if your pet is at a healthy weight? Ask your veterinary team — we’re happy to help!

10/13/2026

October is Pit Bull Awareness Month! 🐶❤️

Pit bulls are often judged by their appearance or by outdated stereotypes, but anyone who has loved one knows there’s a whole lot more to these dogs than a label.

They can be goofy, affectionate, loyal, playful, stubborn, cuddly… basically, dogs being dogs. 🐾

This month, let’s celebrate responsible ownership, individuality, and giving every dog the chance to be judged for who they actually are — not what someone assumes they are.

Give your pittie an extra belly rub today. They probably won’t complain. ❤️

10/12/2026

Monday has arrived. 😴☕

But before the week gets completely chaotic, take a minute to appreciate the little things — especially the furry ones waiting for you at home.

New week. Fresh start. Same spoiled pets. 🐶🐱❤️

Let’s make it a good one!

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day. 🧠❤️

And if you’ve ever had a rough day made better by a wagging tail, a purring cat, or a furry friend who somehow knows when you need them most… you already know pets can make a pretty big difference.

They give us companionship, comfort, routine, and plenty of reasons to smile. 🐶🐱

Take care of yourself today — and give your pets an extra cuddle while you’re at it. 🐾