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IVH Home Delivery Service

Idaho Veterinary Hospital — 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!

Nampa Dog Park Opening

Idaho Veterinary Hospital — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:40:02 +0000

Since last fall, the Nampa department of Parks and Recreation has been hard at work putting together a brand new off-leash dog park for Nampa. We are happy to announce that the park will be soon opening! The grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at the park on Monday, July 20th, 10:30am.

All Spays and Neuters: Created Equal?

Idaho Veterinary Hospital — 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.

All About Heartworms

Idaho Veterinary Hospital — 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.

Pet Health Insurance

Idaho Veterinary Hospital — 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?”

Winter Care Tips

Idaho Veterinary Hospital — 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.

Noise Phobias

Idaho Veterinary Hospital — 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.

Heartworm Prevention Season

Idaho Veterinary Hospital — 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?

Diary of the Iditarod

Idaho Veterinary Hospital — 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!

Microchips Do Not Cause Cancer

Idaho Veterinary Hospital — 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