Posts about Animal Hospital Near Me

Difference Between a Dog Trainer, Dog Behaviorist, and a Veterinarian

Posted by Nikki Wardle on July 9, 2024 at 9:00 AM

Your pup started peeing in the house after being successfully potty trained for well over a year. Maybe your pet is upset about a change in his environment, or maybe she has an infection. What do you do? Do you see your veterinarian, a trainer, or a dog behaviorist?

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Topics: Pet Wellness Clinic, Pet Care, Animal Hospital Near Me

When Does It Become Too Hot To Take Your Dog for a Walk

Posted by Nikki Wardle on June 12, 2024 at 9:00 AM

The weather is getting nice. Now is the time for activities such as floating the Boise River, boating at Lucky Peak, and spending the day at Roaring Springs. Our furry friends can get dangerously overheated during hot weather — but that doesn't mean your dog has to miss out on exercise.

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Topics: Pet Care, Vet Near Me, Animal Hospital Near Me

Urgent Care Is Now Open at Our Nampa Location

Posted by Nikki Wardle on March 20, 2024 at 9:00 AM

In late 2022, IPH merged with Dr. K's Pet Clinic to become a full-service pet hospital. Once the merger was complete, we got right to work. We obtained the space next to the existing hospital and started the process of building out the wellness center of the hospital. The wellness center was completed in 2023, and a remodel of the original clinic began to transform it into an urgent care center. Now in 2024, we are ready to start accepting urgent care appointments. 

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Topics: Pet Wellness Clinic, Vet Near Me, Animal Hospital Near Me, Pet Spay

How To Tell If Your Dog Is In Pain

Posted by Nikki Wardle on September 19, 2023 at 9:30 AM

Pain is an interesting subject when talking about pets, particularly canines. First, we have the obstacle of pets not being able to tell us exactly what is hurting, followed by the other issue that canines are experts at hiding pain.

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Topics: Pet Care, Animal Hospital Near Me

Heat Safety Tips for Pets

Posted by Nikki Wardle on August 16, 2023 at 9:00 AM

Although this summer has been unseasonably cool, we have had a few 100°+ temperature days that have made everyone run for shade. These hot days can be especially dangerous for pets as they have a harder time cooling off. Here are some tips to help keep your pets safe in the hot Idaho weather.

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Topics: Animal Hospital Near Me, Pet Facts

Diabetes in Pets - What You Need to Know

Posted by Megan Humkey on November 9, 2021 at 10:41 AM

Diabetes might be the most frustrating condition for both pet owners and veterinarians alike. It's frustrating because it can take a lot of vet visits and blood tests to figure out the best solution and treatment plan for that individual pet; it can be a significant financial and emotional cost to the pet owner. And, for some people, it just seems like a very scary and daunting diagnosis.

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Topics: Vets Near Me, Animal Hospital Near Me

Can My Dog Get Breast Cancer?

Posted by Nikki Wardle on October 27, 2021 at 1:00 PM

The short answer is yes, your dog can get breast cancer, better known in canines as mammary cancer. In fact, mammary cancer is the most diagnosed tumor in female dogs that are still intact. Just like with humans, these tumors can metastasize and spread to other areas of a canine’s body.

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I Think My Dog Has Back Pain

Posted by Nikki Wardle on November 18, 2020 at 9:00 AM

Back pain is the worst; we can all agree on that. Dogs most likely feel the same. It's also one of the most common conditions that dogs can suffer from. Since our furry friends can't let us know when their back is giving them some issues. 

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Topics: Pet Care, Vets Near Me, Animal Hospital Near Me

Why Your Pet Needs Pet Insurance

Posted by Nikki Wardle on October 20, 2020 at 9:00 AM

When it comes to our pets, Americans will spend whatever it takes to make sure they have the best quality of life. It's estimated that in 2019, U.S. families spent 95.7 billion dollars on pets. Out of that 95.7 billion, 29.3 billion was for veterinary care. That number is estimated to increase by 3% in 2020. 

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Topics: Pet Wellness Clinic, Pet Care, Animal Hospital Near Me

The Canine Head Tilt Explained

Posted by Nikki Wardle on November 19, 2019 at 10:15 AM

Ears perked up with a slight head tilt back and forth is dang near the cutest thing dogs do.  But why?

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Topics: Animal Hospital Near Me, Pet Facts