Taylor Walker and her owners embarked on an incredible journey to better her health and increase her quality of life. When I met Taylor on April 7th, 2016, she was 11 ½ years old and weighed in at 116.4 pounds. Taylor hasalways been on... read more →
Oct
27
Sep
08
Idaho Veterinary Hospital is looking to add a Certified Veterinary Technician to our quickly growing hospital! We are an AAHA accredited, high quality, multi-doctor, full service animal hospital specializing in customer service, exotics, orthopedics and canine reproduction. This position is full time and will require some Saturday/on-call shifts. Candidates must... read more →
Aug
17
With the quickly approaching solar event that has been highly anticipated by many people all around the United States, we’ve been asked what you should expect from your pets. This is a difficult question to answer, as there is very little research available from previous eclipses. As amazing as this... read more →
Jul
11
BREEDING AND WHELPING FOR PET OWNERS When should my dog whelp? Most dogs will give birth 65 days from ovulation. If ovulation timing was done with progesterone levels, it is important to not let your dog go more than 1 to 2 days beyond due date without consulting with a... read more →
Jul
11
Heat Stroke in Dogs What is heat stroke? Heat stroke is a term commonly used for hyperthermia or elevated body temperature. Generally speaking, if a pet's body temperature exceeds 103°F (39.4°C), it is considered abnormal or hyperthermic. Body temperatures above 106°F (41°F) without previous signs of illness are most commonly associated with exposure... read more →
May
26
Idaho Veterinary Hospital is looking to add a Front Office Representative to our quickly growing hospital! We are an AAHA accredited, high quality, multi-doctor, full service animal hospital specializing in customer service, exotics, orthopedics and canine reproduction. This position is full time and will require some Saturday shifts. Candidates... read more →
Apr
06
Guinea pigs are members of the rodent family and originate in South America. They are born fully haired, eyes open and ready to run. Guinea pigs can live alone or in small groups of just females or just males. Two females will do well together, two males from the same... read more →
Mar
10
Frog Husbandry Frog are classified as amphibians and are termed as cold-blooded like reptiles, they may require external heating, cooling and control of the relative humidity to maintain peak health. Amphibians will perish if exposed to extreme temperatures for long periods and it is therefore important that thermostatic control is... read more →
Feb
10
Rabbits are much more social than people think. For generations, people have pictured rabbits outside in a backyard hutch, due to their habit of defecating whenever they feel the need. On the contrary, rabbits can be trained to use a litter box, just like a cat. This new revelation has brought... read more →
Feb
01
Good oral health is more than just a pretty smile. Poor dental hygiene can put both your pet's health and your pocket book at risk. "Dog breath" - or a cat with a foul-smelling mouth - can be a sign of untreated dental conditions. If left untreated, you may... read more →
