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WestVet earns AAHA accreditation
WestVet is proud to announce it has achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). WestVet earned AAHA accreditation after a rigorous review of the hospital’s practice protocols,...
Avoiding Heat-Related Injuries or Emergency Veterinary Visits
Warmer temperatures mean more time outside for both two-legged Treasure Valley residents and their four-legged friends; in today’s veterinary blog avoiding the animal emergency hospital during the summer. The hiking and biking trails that surround the valley are just...
More Pets are Overweight and Their Health is Suffering
Several recent studies suggest that pets -- like their people -- are packing a few extra pounds and additional health problems; in today's veterinary blog, why your pet's weight matters. This week USA Today reported that our pets are getting fatter. According to...
Decreasing Your Cat’s Separation Anxiety & Worries
Many of us who have a cat (or two) can relate to some of their quirks. Recently Dr. Hazel Carney tackled the issue of feline separation issues. In today’s veterinary blog she outlines some ideas on how to de-stress your cat(s) when you’re leaving – and returning. Some...
WestVet Helps ACVO® and Stokes Pharmacy’s Provide more than 7,500 Screening Eye Exams to Service Animals Nationwide
Qualifying Service Animals include Guide, Detection, Military, and Search & Rescue throughout the U.S. and Several Other Countries Garden City, Idaho. To Nancy Moore, “Giza” was no ordinary black lab. Trained at Guide Dogs for the Blind, Giza served as Nancy’s...
Spring into WestVet for informative Pet Classes: Dog First Aid & Kittens 101
Pet owners are invited to register for our WestVet spring classes with the Boise Schools Community Education Program. Dog First Aid. Join WestVet Surgery Manager Erica Mattox for a fun, hands-on course, “Emergency Essentials for Dog First Aid.” Participants will learn...
Is dry food or canned food better for my cat?
When we found ourselves wondering about our kitty’s diet, we turned to Dr. Hazel Carney. In today’s blog, she takes on finicky felines and switching your cat's diet. Nutritionists Say Canned Food is Healthier for Cats, Now Convince Your Cat of That Without a long...
Ideas for Pets Coping with Cabin Fever During a Long Winter
by WestVet on January 27, 2017. Snow-covered ground for the previous six weeks, bitterly cold temperatures, foggy days, and little sun – what a winter for the Treasure Valley! If you’re feeling a little cabin fever – your pet might as well. Pent-up energy may result...
THE LARGEST PRIVATE ANIMAL HOSPITAL IN THE NORTHWEST OPENS IN IDAHO
by WestVet on January 18, 2017. WestVet Animal Emergency and Specialty Center invites the public to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House on Saturday, January 17, 2017 to see the new state-of-the-art facility. Garden City, Idaho – WestVet, Idaho’s only small animal...
American Red Cross Dog First Aid Class
by WestVet on January 9, 2017. WestVet and Boise Schools Community Education invite pet owners to join us for a dog emergency care class and tour of our new building. Dog First Aid Courses. WestVet surgery manager Erica Mattox, CVT (VTS) ECC, will lead two sessions of...
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