While we started April 2022 in an extreme drought condition, May definitely gave the Treasure Valley a good watering. With these rain showers came a few thunderstorms, certainly not a favorite of local canines. This begs the question, what makes dogs (and cats) scared of thunder?
For Outstanding Service to the Veterinary Medical Profession in the State of Idaho
Topics: Vets Near Me
May and June are both dedicated to bringing awareness to microchipping your pet and making sure that the chip registration information is up to date. Why — because it’s estimated that 10 million pets are stolen or lost every year. Your pet having a microchip is its best chance at being reunited with you.
Topics: Pet Care
"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life” — Confucius. At IPH, we work with the best of society—pets. Those family members (furry, feathery, or scaly) that show us unconditional love and are the most enthusiastic when we get home from work. We not only value the significant impact that pets have on our lives but the special relationship between a pet and its owner.
Topics: Pet Wellness Clinic, Pet Care
You are the number one expert when it comes to your dog's number two, so when your fur-baby suddenly stops going, you take notice.
Topics: Pet Care, Vet Near Me
Allergies are awful and can lead to atopic dermatitis. Atopic derma-what? It's the inherited condition where your pet has an allergic reaction (inflammation or getting itchy) to some kind of allergen. According to the US National Library of Medicine, about 12.5% of felines suffer from atopic allergies, and 10% of canines suffer from atopic allergies.
Topics: Pet Wellness Clinic, Pets with Allergies
Cats were worshipped by the ancient Egyptians, and some would argue that they still should be. And it’s no wonder—cats are a great source of comfort for millions of people, both nationally and internationally.
Topics: Pet Wellness Clinic, Pet Care, Vets Near Me
February is Pet Dental Health Month, which is a big deal to everyone at Intermountain Pet Hospital. Over the years, we've heard all the reasons why people don't brush their dog's teeth. The most common is "my dog won't let me brush his teeth." Since brushing your dog's teeth is so important and shown to be 80% effective in preventing dental disease, we're going to give you three easy steps to follow to get your pup to love getting his teeth brushed.
Topics: Pet Dental Health, Dog Dental Health
Spaying your female canine or feline is one of the best things you can do for your pet’s health. However, pyometra is a disease of which every pet parent with breeding pets needs to be aware. In 2014, the NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) found that about 25% of intact female canines are affected by pyometra before the age of ten.
Topics: Pet Care, Puppy Care
January is “Unchain a Dog Month”, and it is a time to come to the rescue of chained-up dogs. It is also a time to spread awareness about the damaging physical and psychological effects that chaining has on dogs.
Topics: Pet Care, Pet Enrichment
