Category Archives: Hospital News
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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March is pet poison awareness month!
Go to http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control for pet poison information. Below is a list of the top 17 poisonous plants. With Spring approaching keep in mind the toxins in the lawn fertilizers and bug sprays that you might be using. 17 Poisonous Plants … Continue reading
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bug spray, fertilizer, marijuana, pet poison, poison, poisonous, toxic
February is Dental Month!
Most of us associate a visit to the dentist with being told that you’re just not brushing enough, even if you think you are. Can you imagine a trip to the dentist if you never brushed your teeth in between … Continue reading
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Your pets health is important too!
As we start a brand new year we would like to take a moment to remind you the importance of keeping up on your pets health. When you were a child you received a series of vaccinations at certain points … Continue reading
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bathing, booster, dog food, feeding, toe nail clipping, vaccines, veterinarian, yearly
Happy Holidays
The staff at Idaho Veterinary Hospital would like to take a moment to wish each and every one of you a very happy and safe holiday season! This Thanksgiving we are all taking a little extra time with our friends … Continue reading
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AAHA Accreditation
You may not know it, but Idaho Vet Hospital is a member of AAHA, The American Animal Hospital Association. This means that we are members of the only exclusive small animal hospital association in the world. They set the standards … Continue reading
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IVH Home Delivery Service
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?
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
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alter, anesthesia, canine, feline, fix, IV catheter, Neuter, Service, Spay, surgery, surgical
Diary of the Iditarod
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
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