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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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

The trails in Idaho’s prestigious mountains and foothills are some of the most beautiful in the nation. Every year thousands of people from all over the US along with native Idahoans descend on these trails to enjoy its amazing scenery.

If you searched "animal hospital near me" because you found a tick on your furry friend, then look no farther--we've got the answers you need. There are few things quite as unsettling as seeing a tick buried deep in your pet's fur; it's enough to drive a shudder down the strongest spine. Ticks are unpleasant, disease-ridden little creatures, and, although most of us don't much like the idea of removing a tick with our bare hands (or even with tweezers, for that matter), it's something that has to be done to take care of our pets. For that reason, our animal hospital experts have compiled some information on removing ticks.

What do the months September, October, and November mean to you? These are the days of colder weather, warmer clothes, and autumn celebrations that usher in thoughts of falling leaves and harvest feasts--but to your pet, these three months mean something else entirely: the most relentless part of flea season. You might think that fleas "give up and go home" during the colder weather, but unfortunately for dogs and cats everywhere, that's just not true. If you searched "animal hospital near me" hoping for information on this strange fact--and what it means for your pets--then read on.