Countryside Veterinary Hospital and Pet Center

02/13/2025

Plaque builds up on our pet's teeth, just like it builds up on ours. Brushing your pet's teeth 3 times a week can help prevent gum disease, tooth decay, bad breath, and prevent infections that can lead to more serious health issues. Dental chews and hard kibble can also help prevent plaque buildup!

Dr. Heidi B. Lobprise (DVM/DAVDC) demonstrates how to brush your dog's teeth by demonstrating on her dog, Buddy.We're on a mission to Clean. Every. Tooth. Vi...

02/10/2025

Happy Monday! We hope everyone has a great week!

01/29/2025

It’s almost Pet Dental Health Month! Our pets teeth have a big impact on their overall health, it’s important to keep up on preventative and routine dental care. We recommend regular checkups and dental cleanings.

All through February and March, get 10% off your pets dental cleaning. This discount applies to the dental cleaning only. Give us a call to get your dog or cat on our schedule, appointments are limited and fill up quickly!

For more information on pet dental care, check out this information from the American Veterinary Medical Association

Dental health is an important part of a pet's overall health. A pet's teeth and gums should be checked at least once a year by a veterinarian.

01/27/2025

There has been a recent increase in client concern regarding side effects of the injectable monoclonal antibody, Librela, that is being used to treat osteoarthritis in dogs. We know that what the media is reporting on is scary, and we understand the concern. Librela, as with any drug, comes with a list of potentially serious side effects. These serious side effects are rare, however, and occur in less than 10 per 10,000 patients. All reported adverse events are currently listed as rare.

Librela has been studied extensively and has been deemed safe for use in dogs. The alternative medications used to treat osteoarthritis can also have adverse effects. Every pet is different and when deciding medical treatment for your pet, it’s important to talk to you your veterinarian. They will take previous medical history, age, and response to previous medications into account before making a recommendation and helping you decide which treatments are best for your dogs.

If you have any other questions, or if you are concerned that your pet is having an adverse reaction to Librela, give us a call at 208-522-8010.

https://www.aaha.org/newstat/publications/fda-publishes-evaluation-of-adverse-effects-reported-for-canine-oa-treatment-librela/

01/24/2025

It sure was cold this week, here's to a hopefully warmer weekend!

01/14/2025

We hope you all had a Happy New Year! If you have any cute holiday photos or videos of your pets, we want to see them! Share with us in the comments!

12/23/2024

We will be back to our normal business hours on Thursday, December 26th.

From all of our staff, we hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

12/21/2024

Are you team snow or NO?

113.8K likes, 2077 comments. “The dog’s mind went 🤯”

12/21/2024

If your pet will need prescriptions refilled before the holiday, please call in your request no later than 12:00pm on Monday, December 23rd. We will be closing at 12:00pm on December 24th and will be closed all day December 25th. Any medications called in after noon on Monday will not be ready for pick up until after 12:00pm on Thursday, December 26th.

12/18/2024

It's getting frosty outside! Cold weather poses a new set of risks for our furry loved ones. Be sure to keep any antifreeze locked away and clean up any spills, take extra precautions to keep them from getting out and lost in the cold, and keep their paws clear of snow, ice, and ice melt.

The AVMA has some great information about cold weather safety for your pets in this article.
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/cold-weather-animal-safety

Stay safe and warm out there!

You’re probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather, but did you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to your pets'

12/13/2024

We will be closing at 5:00pm today for our annual staff Christmas party! We hope you all have a safe and fun weekend. We will be back to our regular hours Monday morning at 7:30am.

12/10/2024

Your dogs told me to tell you all that it's warm enough to play fetch today

11/22/2024

We will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving.

If your pet needs medications refilled, please remember we need a 24-hour notice on all medication refills. Any medications requested after 5:30pm on Tuesday, November 26th will not be available for pickup until Monday, December 2nd.

We hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend!

11/18/2024

Countryside Veterinary Hospital will have adjusted hours on the following days:

Tuesday, November 19th: Closed from 12:30pm-2:00pm for a staff meeting
Thursday, November 28th: Closed for Thanksgiving
Friday, November 29th: Closed for Thanksgiving
Friday, December 13th: Closing at 5:00pm for our annual staff Christmas Party
Tuesday, December 24th: Closing at 12:00pm for Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 25th: Closed for Christmas
Wednesday, January 1st: Closed for New Years.

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11/15/2024

Happy National Clean Out Your Fridge Day! We hope nobody finds any unopened Tupperware hiding out behind the milk but we know your dogs are hoping you find something special for them!