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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Sharing an adventure with your furry family member is the best, and what better way to do that than a scenic river rafting trip. While the idea might conjure images of tail wags and your doggy joyfully splashing about, safety should always be the top priority. Here are some essential tips to ensure your pup has a safe and "splashtastic" time.
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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.
Topics: Pet Wellness Clinic, Vet Near Me, Animal Hospital Near Me, Pet Spay
Spaying is a common surgery performed on female dogs to prevent them from getting pregnant. There are two main types of spay surgeries: traditional and laparoscopic.
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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.
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Bogus Basin and Brundage have gotten some great snow so far this year. As for the Treasure Valley, we've seen a few fluffy inches, but alas, it is mostly gone now. Thankfully more snow is forecasted to come. Kids love it, pets love it, and most parents don't, mainly because it means shoveling and driving on less than ideal roads. However you feel about it, here are a few extra safety precautions for your pets.
Topics: Pet Care, Vet Near Me
Since the first official veterinarian visit in the 1760's in France, pets have been dreading each and every time they are brought into the office.
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For anyone who has hiked in the Boise Foothills, or any of our forests, you’ve come across cheatgrass at some point in your journey, whether you realized it or not. Cheatgrass covers an estimated 7% of Idaho, and the dangers of the grass is a topic that we have covered before.
Topics: Pet Care, Vet Near Me, Dangerous Plants for Dogs and Cats
The internet is filled with funny, cute, and heartwarming pet photos. It’s easy to get sucked into the vortex of perked up ears, love me faces, and giant puppy eyes seemingly begging for a treat through your screen.
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Meridian, Idaho:
Dr. Throne is a native of the Treasure Valley and obtained her B.S. in Biology with a business minor from Boise State University. Go Broncos! She then went north to complete her DVM at Washington State University in 2011. Following the completion of veterinary school, she moved to northern California to complete a one-year small animal medicine and surgery internship at the VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center. Dr. Throne then worked at a small animal general practice in the area for 6 years before returning to Idaho.
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