Category Archives: All News

February is National Pet Dental Health Month

Don’t turn your nose to Fido’s or Fluffy’s bad breath! That odor might signify a serious health risk, with the potential to damage not only your pet’s teeth and gums but its internal organs as well. To address the significance … Continue reading

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Meet Doofy Duck!

Doofus Duck is a six month old (very handsome) white duck who came to us in August after a wild animal jumped into owner Claudia’s backyard and viciously attacked Doofus and his mate.  Unfortunately, his mate was killed instantly.  Doofus made … Continue reading

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Heartworm disease and prevention

What is heartworm disease? Heartworms are a deadly parasitic blood disease spread by mosquitoes. It is a relatively new phenomenon in Southeast Idaho. The mosquito is the only known vector for transmitting heartworm. While the incidence is low, the number … Continue reading

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Dr Caldwell for Pets Best Insurance

Our very own Dr. Caldwell has recently started writing news letters and doing short video presentations for Pets Best insurance. Click the link above to watch some of the video demonstrations she has put together.

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Happy Holidays

The holiday and winter months are upon us once again, which means that our pets are spending more time indoors. Holiday treats can be a struggle not only for us, but for our pets as well.  Just a single season … Continue reading

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Blue Buffalo Pet Food Recall

Information provided has been extracted directly from the bluebuffalo.com website. Please contact them with questions or concerns regarding their pet products. If you have any products with the codes shown below you should stop feeding them immediately.You may call Blue … Continue reading

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Do your pets teeth look like this?

SEPTEMBER IS DENTAL MONTH! Call us to schedule your dental appointment for the month of September and receive $25.00 off the price of your dental!

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Vaccine 101

Have you ever wondered what all of those abbreviations regarding your pets vaccinations mean? Here are the vaccination’s that your pet should be receiving, their abbreviations, and a brief explanation for why these vaccines are important to your pet. Feline … Continue reading

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Ah ha!… or AAHA?

Idaho Veterinary Hospital is proud to announce that we are now accredited members of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Our accreditation demonstrates our commitment to the highest standards of veterinary care. AAHA will now regularly evaluate our hospital to … Continue reading

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Prevention is much easier than treatment

Heartworm Disease Heartworm is a difficult-to-treat and potentially fatal disease in dogs and cats, but it can be prevented with drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A dog or cat can get heartworm disease through a mosquito … Continue reading

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