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IVH Home Delivery Service

Jaymie — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:32:51 +0000

We now offer home delivery service for prescription medications and diets. Read more to find out all about it! Continue reading →

All Spays and Neuters: Created Equal?

Jaymie — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:20:50 +0000

If you call ten different vets and ask what they charge for a spay or neuter, you’ll get ten different prices. If they are all doing the same thing, the price should be the same, right? The truth is every hospital has their own set procedure and standard of care for their patients. You get what you pay for. That $65 low-cost clinic down the street is not doing the same thing as the place that charges $250. What’s the difference? Each hospital has its own standard of care. There are a few things you should know so you can fully understand the value behind the service that is offered to you. Continue reading →

All About Heartworms

Jaymie — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:58:39 +0000

When the air starts to warm and the frosts depart until October, it means the beginning of heartworm season for pet owners. In our area this usually begins in April or May. For most of us this means starting our pets on heartworm preventative, some of them for the very first time. There are all kinds of questions that commonly come up during this season, ranging from “What’s a heartworm?” to “What product should I use?” Let’s take a little time to answer these questions. Continue reading →

Pet Health Insurance

Jaymie — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:16:20 +0000

Our country’s economy has seen better days, that’s not news to anyone. Ever increasingly I am faced with furrow-browed clients fuming over prices of health care for their pets. Often they express their frustration: “Are you kidding, I don’t even pay that much when I go to the doctor!” There is an obvious response to this, which can open the eyes of many pet owners to a cost effective way to manage the cost of their companion’s health care; “Do you have pet insurance?” Continue reading →

Winter Care Tips

Jaymie — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:10:26 +0000

Winter is fast approaching, and with it a whole new set of challenges for you and your pet. A few extra steps can make sure that your pet stays happy, healthy and warm this winter. Continue reading →

Noise Phobias

Jaymie — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:45:06 +0000

4th of July fireworks and summer thunderstorms can cause anxiety in some pets. Anxiety can make your animal do strange things like hide, urinate in the house or even chew on themselves or items in the house. There are steps through both training and treatment that you can take to help minimize the effect of these noisy, stressful situations on your pet. Continue reading →

Heartworm Prevention Season

Jaymie — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:57:22 +0000

Now that the winter frost has finally left us, it's time to get your pets started up on their heartworm preventatives again. In the past, we have offered exclusively Revolution as a parasite preventative. This year we are excited to announce we also offer Interceptor as another option to serve the needs of you and your pets.

What's the difference between these products? Continue reading →

Diary of the Iditarod

Jaymie — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:08:42 +0000

Our local newspaper, the Idaho Press-Tribune, wrote this article about our own intrepid Dr. Calhoun and his frigid adventures on the Iditarod trail. The original may be found here along with pictures! Continue reading →

Microchips Do Not Cause Cancer

Jaymie — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:17:20 +0000

There have been some comments questioning the safety of microchips. Several articles referencing foreign studies have been quoted in various formats. In literally millions of American dogs, cats, horses and other pets that have been microchipped and protected over the past 20 years, there Continue reading →

Canine Birthing Guide

Jaymie — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:51:25 +0000

25+ days – Ultrasound can be used to determine pregnancy
33-37 days – Increase feeding to double normal
45+ days – Radiographs can be taken for detailed pup information
58-68 days – Delivery can occur, average gestation is 63 days

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