Calm Animal Care Veterinary Clinic

08/01/2024

08/01/2024

We had an interesting patient today! Poor youngster was on the Kila bike path, and is very thin. We were able to get a bit of fish & fluids in him, but he wasn’t very cooperative. He will recover at Montana Wild Wings, and be released back here when he is ready. We don’t get to see Great Blue Herons up this close every day!

07/29/2024

We celebrated Calm Animal Care’s 40th Anniversary on Friday, with lively music from the Kalispell Irish Session, delicious vegetarian food from Simple Chef Catering, and about 170 of the most dedicated pet owners in the Flathead.
We appreciate all of our clients and colleagues, and the best crew anyone could hope for- it’s been an amazing 40 years ♥️

06/30/2024

Pets and fireworks don't mix! The 4th of July is in a few days, and while it can be a fun time for a lot of people, it isn't the case with most of our furry friends. We encourage you to contact us now (like today) about medication options if needed, since the majority of fireworks will be set off when our office is closed. We can prescribe medication that can help your pets get through the stress.

Additionally, we suggest the following tips:
Make sure your pet is wearing a collar with correct contact info (and make sure your microchip contact info is up to date);
Keep them busy with special treat toys like Kong toys;
Keep pets indoors and on a leash when outside;
Have a current photo on hand in case they do get out;
Consider walking/exercising your dog earlier in the day, when it is quiet;
Play soothing music or turn on the TV to block out the loud crackles and booms;
Get an anxiety wrap specially made for pets to help calm them;
If it is really noisy at your house, consider temporarily relocating pets to a quieter friend/relative’s house.

Watch for signs of stress/anxiety:
Excessive panting
Dilated pupils
Sweating paws
Raised heart rate
Whimpering/barking
Loss of appetite
Trembling
Won’t settle
Attempts to escape the room/home
Digging at the floor/carpet
Pacing the room

More pets get lost during this holiday than any other time. Please keep them safe and inside!

06/15/2024

06/02/2024

It’s rainbow season in beautiful downtown Kila ♥️

05/11/2024

This is a sweet read.

I will never owe another cat the debt that I owe her.

03/21/2024

This sweet older Pom girl was found running loose near Flathead High School with a pink collar, no microchip. We have her safe at Calm Animal Care now, but she will go Flathead County Animal Shelter when we close at 5 PM. If you recognize her, please get in touch with us before 5 (755-8214) or the shelter after 5.

01/25/2024

80% of dogs (and 70% of cats) have some form of dental disease by the time they are 3 years old. Prevention costs only 1/3 as much as treating dental disease. Schedule your pets dental exam now!

12/16/2023

Stolen from my friend Craig….

12/13/2023

Here's a PSA about the dangers of coyote, bobcat or even bear traps when recreating with your dog on public or private lands. Being prepared can save your pet. It's recommended that you carry a 6' leash and some short nose wire cutters with you when hiking, and have a look at this video from Idaho Fish and Game on how to release your dog from a trap.
Have fun and be safe out there!

Dog owners should be aware that traps may be present on the landscape. Dogs will be attracted to foothold trap sets due to the scent and bait, and they may a...

10/30/2023

UPDATE - We placed this little sweetie in a home where he is the only kitty, and he will be indoor only. We appreciate all of you that reached out, offering a home for him. Keep watching our page for any additional kitties that might come in and need a home - we have had several already this fall/winter. He was too tiny at 5 weeks to take to the shelter (without a mama), so one of our technicians "took one for the team," by caring for him this past week. We hope to receive updates from his new Mama, and wish him the best life!!!

We have a purrfect and adorable tiny male tuxedo kitten (about 6 weeks old) at the clinic that is available for adoption. He is being fostered by one of our technicians, but she can’t keep him. If you are interested him, we are taking applications! Pease send us a private message and tell us what type of home you are able to provide, and we can tell you more about him. He is a total lovebug and he has a very loud motor…. He really is a wonderful little boy and needs to be a pet, not an outdoor only or barn cat. We also hope to see him occasionally for appointments, which is why we are posting here, for our clients, not on marketplace. Look at that face!!!

07/29/2023

What’s up in downtown Kila ?
We had some excitement - an electrical fire in our crawlspace on Friday evening. We’d like to thank our friends at the Smith Valley Fire Department for their quick response in getting the fire out and the building safe for us to go inside. We love the support we’re getting from friends and neighbors, as well as the teams from Servpro and Northwest Contents that are working all weekend to get us ready to open on Monday morning, fresh as a daisy.
We will be there for your pets 🐾♥️

07/15/2023

Here's a thought - keep the puppers cool with pupsicles!

Is it safe for dogs to have popsicles? Yes, if you make one of these easy DIY dog pupsicles. They're refreshing and dog-approved!

05/19/2023

Update— Found on Sunday!

These two beloved characters have been missing since Wednesday, and may need help getting home

01/20/2023

This handsome fellow is C**t.
He is 4 years old and exceptionally healthy, strong and confident. This beautiful micro-panther is looking for a home where he can be the only cat, with just humans and mice to boss around. He’s amazing - please send a text to the clinic if you are interested in adopting him.
406-755-8214

01/05/2023

February is dental month! For February only, we will take 15% off the price of dental procedures (does not include extractions, bloodwork, medications, etc.).
Call us at 406-755-8214 for an appointment, and let’s take care of those chompers. If your pet has not had a dental exam, we will need to do an exam first.

01/03/2023

Did all the pets get what they wanted for Christmas? New discount code on Vetsource, our online pharmacy.
Use RESOLUTION17 to get 17% off a one time purchase until January 16.

12/23/2022

Happy Holidays from Calm Animal Care!

We will be closed from 5 PM on Friday, December 23rd through Monday, December 26th for Christmas. We will also be closed from 5 PM on Friday, December 30th, through Sunday, January 1st for the New Year’s holiday.

If you have an emergency with your pet that needs to be seen by a veterinarian during these times, please contact the Flathead Pet Emergency Clinic at 406-257-6870, or Sentinel Veterinary Emergency Services in Missoula at 406-218-2800.

11/03/2022

And we are back!

Thanks, Flathead Electric crew, for all the work you do to keep the lights on across the valley ❄️☃️

Thursday: Unfortunately, we have no power at the clinic today, so we are closed. We have rescheduled today’s appointments and are hopeful that we will have power restored this evening. We have a skeleton crew on-site for part of the day taking calls, and will return calls as we are able. 😬

10/04/2022

World Animal Day!
 and a new code for our clinic online pharmacy, good through October 17
 https://link.vetsource.com/e/evib?_t=d887d383a703431d93c9a5339e3a9b79&_m=60b655e6942f4cce8ab3662e1b7cbee2&_e=msvxo9TEcrAjU3cXfxbVgaVzJA8F7KdOWWqIOdqTqHDO33pom9nMhwwAgxx58CCD

09/08/2022

Any way you look at him, this kitty is gorgeous! He’s affectionate and demanding of attention, and wouldn’t you like to adopt him?
We are taking applications!

08/17/2022

What is more joyful than a pool party for dogs? This is happening this Sunday, and it’s always a hoot

07/20/2022

We had a cute visitor yesterday, found by a kind person who got him off the highway and to us for safekeeping.
Also our clinic pharmacy’s new code just dropped.
SUMMERFUN for 17% off through August 2