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 →
Apr
06
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 →
Jan
27
February is National Dental Awareness Month! Call our office today to inquire about our upcoming specials! (208)466-4614
Jan
11
We are a fast-paced veterinary clinic located in Nampa, Idaho and we are seeking to add a new front office representative! We are an AAHA accredited, high quality, multi-doctor, full service animal hospital specializing in exotics, orthopedics and canine reproduction. This position will offer ~30 hours/week and does require some... read more →
Nov
11
Christmas is almost here and with it comes some unique dangers to your pets. One of the most notable is tree ornaments and tinsel. Cats primarily are known for eating tinsel, which can get caught in the intestine, causing the intestines to bunch up like an accordion. This requires extensive... read more →
Nov
03
Wellness Examination Just like humans, prevention is key to wellness! We... read more →
Sep
29
With the Holidays just around the corner, many tempting treats will become big issues for our pets. Many foods that are tasty to us can be toxic and harmful to our furry friends. Though it’s very tempting to share our food as a special treat for the holidays, we need... read more →
Jan
27
Canine Influenza is a highly contagious infection that can be caused from 2 different strains, H3N8 and H3N2. H3N8 is the strain that was responsible for the outbreak 10 years ago. The outbreak in Chicago last spring was caused by H3N2. It takes 2-4 days before dogs start showing symptoms... read more →
