Ferdinand Veterinary Clinic, LLC

08/09/2024

Good morning and happy Friday.
We know that sometimes you are unable to bring your animal in for treatment. If this is the case, it is very helpful to write down exactly why your animal needs an exam and/or surgery, how long it has been going on, and the contact number for us to call you. A method of payment is needed, and make sure the person is over 18 so they can sign for surgery consent and/or pick up medications if the animal can go home right away.

08/06/2024

We would like to remind clients that we require a minimum of 3 business days for filling prescriptions. If you need a refill in less time, it will be filled on a space available basis and will result in an extra STAT fee. If the medication needs to be mailed, please plan ahead to include the 2-5 days mailing time. Thank you for your understanding.
On a similar note, there is a $10 charge for authorizing prescriptions from outside pharmacies, such as Chewy or AlliVet. This charge is due to the fact that these pharmacies are very aggressive about requesting prescriptions and take a bit more time to use than our online pharmacy, Vetsource. There is no fee for compounded medications we order on your behalf or for using Vetsource. The Vetsource page can be found here: FVC Vetsource. Our doctors can also send you a direct link with the proper product for your pet if you choose.

07/17/2024

Hey, Y'all.
We will have routine maintenance on our wi-fi this evening from the hours of 5-6:30 PDT or so. Our phone system is connected to the internet, and sometimes it doesn't save voicemails made while the internet is down. If you call during that time and do not get a call back within the expected timeframe (30 minutes for emergencies or tomorrow midday for all other inquiries), please call us back and leave another message. Thank you for your understanding.

06/24/2024

Update: Charlie found her mom and is back home. Thank you all for your help in finding her family.
Hello, Everyone. This female black Labrador Retriever was found on the dirt road outside of Keuterville. She has a faded blue collar but no tags. The client who found her has not scanned for a microchip yet: we will update when we have number. Please call the clinic at 208-962-3300 if you have information about this kiddo's family.

06/14/2024

Happy Flag Day, everyone. We are approaching July 4th quickly. Many of our 4-legged friends are sensitive to the loud sounds of celebration. Some tips and tricks for these kiddos are below:
- Place them in a room that is far away from the fireworks. Make sure they are used to the room and have access to water.
- You can use pheromones to aid in relaxation in a room or crate: Feliway for cats and Adaptil for dogs. Both come as spray or as a diffuser that you can plug in.
- For dogs, we have thunder shirts available: these are like a tight hug and help some dogs with the stress of loud noises.
- If you know your furry friend will need prescription medication to be calm, please call the clinic at least 3-5 days prior to needing the medication, or to schedule an appointment if we haven’t seen you and your pet in the last 12 months.

06/01/2024

If your animal is experiencing an emergency -- or you think they may be -- call 208-962-3300 and select option 1 for emergencies. If you don't receive a reply within 1 hour, call us back, or call an emergency hospital: Pet Emergency Clinic in Spokane, Animal Emergency Clinic in Spokane, or Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman.

For non-emergency (general animal health) inquiries, calling is the best way to get ahold of us: 208-962-3300. You can leave a message for a doctor or schedule an appointment with the front desk. Call us back if you don't receive a reply within 1-2 business days; there may have been a technical error with our phone system.
You can also email us at [email protected]. You may not receive an immediate reply as we are taking care of our patients.
Our Facebook Messenger is unmanned, so please submit inquiries through the above methods.

05/30/2024

Hello, everyone. We have a few doses of rattlesnake vaccine for our equine patients. Vaccine will be used on a first come, first served basis.
When first receiving this vaccine, each horse, mule, or donkey will need 2 doses one month apart, then they should receive a dose annually. Please call us to schedule an appointment if you are interested in using this vaccine.

05/10/2024

Lewis County K9 Bajo quietly completed his earthly duties on Thursday, May 9th, 2024.

The Ferdinand Veterinary Clinic staff had the distinct privilege of providing lifelong care for this loyal, courageous, and dedicated canine.

Thank you to all the police officers for their breathtaking procession and tribute to one of their own. Thank you also to the kind individuals who gathered to honor a hard working 4-legged hero.

Our thoughts are with those who were touched by Bajo's life and passing.

05/09/2024

Dr. Elizabeth Bolan has made the difficult decision to relocate to Helena, Montana at the end of this month. Her last day at the Ferdinand Veterinary Clinic will be May 22nd. Please join us in wishing her all the best in her new surroundings and on her next adventure.

Unfortunately, we will no longer be treating birds, reptiles or pocket pets. Neither Dr. Heezen, Dr. Stutes, nor Dr. Blair have Dr. Bolan's gentle touch with these small creatures.

05/08/2024

Join us in congratulating Dr. Megan and her family on the healthy delivery of their new son. We ask for your patience and understanding in the coming months as wait times will be longer than normal while Dr. Megan is on maternity leave. We shall continue to offer sick patient exams for current clients and do our best to accommodate emergencies. Routine procedures and wellness exams will be more limited in availability. Thank you in advance for your kindness and patience.

03/28/2024

UPDATE: Still missing and owner is offering an award for their safe return.

MISSING: Last seen in Nez Perce Wednesday (March 27) night. If either dog is seen, please contact 208-507-0634 or the clinic.

03/02/2024

3/4/24 UPDATE: Power was restored this weekend and we are operating as normal. :)

3/2/24
The clinic will be closed today due to a power outage. Strictly select emergency cases only. No cattle in clinic until power is back on.

02/14/2024

UPDATE: Thank you all for your help. The probable owner may have been found and family members are reaching out to contact him.

FOUND: 8-12 yr, female maltese or mini poodle mix. Found near Mt Idaho. She has a microchip placed by the breedee in Clarkston, but the registration does not seem to be updated. If you recognize her, please reach out to help us find her family.

01/29/2024

UPDATE: We are now full until April. You can still call and get put on a cancellation list. And if you already have a spay scheduled and you notice that she is pregnant, please call to reschedule asap so that we can call someone on the cancellation list. Thanks you!

We have had several surgery spots open up for cat spays in the next few weeks. If you need a cat spayed before she gets pregnant for the early spring litters, please give us a call! 208-962-3300.

09/28/2023

RABIES ANNOUNCEMENT: Recently, in our community and neighboring communities out here, we have had bats test positive for rabies and several potential and confirmed exposures. We want to stress the importance to everyone to make sure that all dogs and cats are up-to-date on the Rabies vaccine. This includes indoor-only cats, because if you wake up and find a bat flying around the house, the cat (and potentially you) is considered exposed. All mammals are susceptible to contracting the Rabies virus, some species at higher risk than others.
If you would like more specific details on rabies exposures, please take a look at the guidelines we follow: https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/specific_groups/veterinarians/potential_exposure.html #:~:text=Dogs%2C%20Cats%2C%20and%20Ferrets,-Following%20an%20exposure&text=A%20rabies%20vaccine%20should%20be,within%2096%20hours%20of%20exposure.

09/25/2023

Thinking of spaying your barn momma cats or your new 2023 female kittens (>6 months of age)? Best time to spay your cat is coming up fast!
We are now booking elective spays in the December/January months. Like last year, we are trying to save as many spots as possible for cat spays while there are fewer cycling or bred. Once they start cycling again for those cute spring kittens, it will be difficult to time it to spay when she is not pregnant or nursing.
Book your cat's appointment now before it is too late!
208-962-3300

09/01/2023

Decent idea 😎

Just sharing this again. Such a great idea for hurricanes and blizzards.

08/26/2023

For those planning on picking up prescriptions tomorrow (Saturday, August 26) morning, we will be closing at 10am instead of 11am. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

08/04/2023

We are so pleased to announce that we are adding another valued member to our staff to better serve our community! Dr. Kaylee Blair has started seeing patients this month! She grew up in southern Idaho wanting to become a veterinarian like many of her family members. In 2023, she graduated from WSU as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, joining her grandfather, uncle, mother-in-law, mother, and father in the profession. She enjoys backpacking and hiking with her husband and dog. She also likes to play piano and knit in her spare time.

07/29/2023

If you have it, you can give banamine, but always a TPR (temp, pulse, and respiratory rate) first.

Your courtesy of the horse doctors at -Rivers Equine Centre:

One of the most common mistakes horse owners make when their horse presents with colic symptoms is administering Banamine as the initial treatment. Although this may seem like a quick and easy solution to relieve the horse's pain, it is essential first to perform vital checks of the horse's temperature, heart rate, and respiration and to note the reading. This step is crucial because it allows you to share these important readings with your primary care veterinarian before Banamine alters them.

07/06/2023

"HOT" TIPS FOR SAFE SUMMER RIDING

As you enjoy some fun in the sun with your favorite equine, make sure you understand how the combination of heat and humidity can take the fun part out the equation — and potentially even turn into a dangerous situation for your horse.

When riding in hot weather, remember to take precautions and use your common sense. Remain vigilant for dehydration and for signs of heat exhaustion, as the situation can quickly escalate into heat stroke. If your horse looks hot and tired, it's time for a drink, a cold bath and a break in the shade.

Consult your veterinarian for more information, or learn more about the signs of heat stroke on our website at https://aaep.org/issue/heat-stroke
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07/05/2023

FAMILY FOUND! THANK YOU FOR SHARING POST!

Female Pitt mix was found on Highway 95 between Ferdinand and Craigmont on July 4th. She is shy but sweet. No collar or microchip. Please share this post and call Ferdinand Veterinary Clinic, LLC at (208)962-3300 if this is your dog. We cannot keep her due to low kennel space.

07/05/2023

Female Pit Mix was found on Highway 95 at Trestle Historical Site between Ferdinand and Craigmont on July 4th. Little shy but very sweet. No collar or microchip. Please share this post. If it is your dog, call us ASAP at the Ferdinand Vet Clinic (208)962-3300. We cannot keep her due to low kennel space.

06/30/2023

We will be closed this Saturday, July 1, for Dr. Liz's wedding.

06/13/2023

As the latest thunderstorm rolls through the prairie, we would like to remind our clients that if you have any pets with noise-aversion anxiety to thunderstorms or fireworks, please remember to call (208-962-3300) for a prescription at least 72 hours in advance. July 4th celebrations are fast approaching and we want to you and your pets to enjoy that time as much as possible.

*We also now offer Thundershirts in select sizes for a more holistic approach to anxiety!

**Any prescriptions will require that the patient has been seen here within the past 12 months or they will be denied.

***Last minute refill requests ordered on June 30-July 3 may not be able to be filled in time, so please call early.

Thank you!

05/05/2023

This time of year can be dangerous for causing founder. Be sure to monitor your horses and keep vigilant for causes and signs.

Image courtesy of AAEP

04/24/2023

MISSING: Grizz is a 1 1/2 year old, intact male, red, miniature goldendoodle ran off outside of Ferdinand, ID on April 22. If you have seen him, please call 208-507-2808 or 208-507-1792. His family misses him.

04/02/2023

HELP!! We are already getting calls about pregnant mamma cats and mamma cats with babies. It is just beginning! If you are interested in fostering either, please send us a foster application. These mammas are a result of people not bothering to spay them. We want to help as many as we can. Anything you might need for them is provided by the rescue. You just supply the love and care. After mamma weans her babies, we spay her and she goes up for adoption. Fostering is very rewarding!

www.helpinghandsrescue.org/foster

02/27/2023

Ready or not, the spring kitten season is approaching fast! Most cats getting spayed are in heat or recently bred. We adjusted the schedule to try to accommodate as many feline spays as possible in the next few weeks. If you are wanting to avoid finding homes for litters of kittens in a few months, please call 208-962-3300 to book a spay appointment now before your cat gets bred.
** If the cat is obviously pregnant in appearance, she is too far along and we will not spay her on this round.

02/18/2023

Shout out to Brandy and Paca Henson on their rescue on Friday! It’s great to see our four (and two) legged friends helping out the community! Good work!