Pet Health Clinic

Pet Health Clinic Veterinarian, Animal Care, Pet Hospital, Animal Doctor, Small Animal Care, Companion Animal Care. Affordable animal care services.

The doctor and staff put your animals first so you can always expect great service.

Timber is ready for the holidays! He came in in his Christmas pajamas looking so adorable! ❤️🎄
11/28/2024

Timber is ready for the holidays! He came in in his Christmas pajamas looking so adorable! ❤️🎄

Happy 4th of July! We hope everyone's pets were safe!
07/05/2024

Happy 4th of July! We hope everyone's pets were safe!

There will be a memorial service for the fallen Ada County deputy tomorrow (Tuesday, April 30) that will impact traffic ...
04/29/2024

There will be a memorial service for the fallen Ada County deputy tomorrow (Tuesday, April 30) that will impact traffic flow. The picture below shows the traffic impacted. We just wanted everyone to be aware in case you are driving around, it might take longer than normal to get places!

03/27/2024

Canine leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can have serious consequences in dogs and can also affect humans. There are multiple strains of the bacteria called Leptospira that cause leptospirosis. Prevention of leptospirosis includes vaccination, which protects against the four most common strains. It has historically been thought of as a disease that is only in water and only seen in more rural areas and a lot of vets still either don't offer the vaccine or don't recommend it unless a patient goes out into the woods.

Rodents are the most important reservoir for Leptospira spp, especially rats, “in which a worldwide prevalence of infection of 30% has been identified, with prevalences exceeding 80% in some regions,” according to the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM). However, they are not the only source of infection. Spread through the urine or body fluid of an infected animal, the bacteria can survive in water or soil for weeks to months. Infections occur when Leptospira bacteria are brought into contact with skin abrasions or mucous membranes of human and animals, such as following ingestion of contaminated water, dirt, or predation. Leptospirosis can be devastating if not addressed quickly and can progress rapidly to acute kidney injury.

The prevalence of leptospirosis in dog has increased in recent years and is being seen more and more in house dogs that never go anywhere. Because of this and the fact that it is zoonotic (can pass to humans from dogs), we do recommend this vaccine for all patients. Most rescues and shelters don't vaccinate for it, which is another good reason to bring your new pet to a veterinarian soon after adoption to get established and discuss things like this.

I have linked some good, scientific articles about leptospirosis if you want to learn more about it. Please call us if you have any questions and we will ask you each year if you want to add this vaccine if we haven't done it before!

https://www.avma.org/news/updated-guidance-canine-leptospirosis-reflects-better-understanding-disease

https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/leptospirosis #:~:text=For%20dogs%2C%20the%20midwestern%2C%20eastern,of%20year%2C%20and%20other%20factors.

Dental disease is seen in almost every dog and cat we examine. Periodontal disease is caused by plaque (bacteria). Bacte...
03/05/2024

Dental disease is seen in almost every dog and cat we examine. Periodontal disease is caused by plaque (bacteria). Bacteria are attracted to the tooth surface within hours of the teeth being cleaned. Within days, the plaque becomes mineralized and produces calculus. Once that calculus has formed, it won't typically come off with brushing, it needs dental scaling.

This bacteria can seed through the gums and affect the heart and kidneys long term. Once we see some tartar build up and gingivitis (swelling of the gum), we recommend a dental cleaning. We do the same thing as a human dentist, take xrays, scale, and polish, but our patients do need to be under anesthesia to get a proper cleaning. Some vets will offer awake dentals but, ultimately, you can't get under the gums, get xrays, or make sure you are doing a good cleaning without the animal sleeping.

After the dental, we do really recommend home dental care. The best thing is daily brushing but there are also water additives, chews, and special diets that are designed to clean their teeth. There are a million "dental" products out there and it can get confusing knowing which actually help. https://vohc.org is a great website that lists products that studies have shown actually work to reduce tartar build up. We carry water additives and dental treats that are on that list.

We are continuing our dental month discount into March. Please give us a call to schedule an exam to get a dental estimate or to schedule a dental if we've already given you an estimate, you'll get an extra $40 discount in March!

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1007 Lake Lowell Avenue
Nampa, ID
83686

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+12084656572

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Pet Health Clinic is a small animal veterinary hospital that thrives on the health and welfare of your pets. Our office provides a multitude of services from health screenings, to surgical procedures. Our facility has continued to flourish over the years because of our great clientele. We currently have three wonderful doctors at our facility that provide quality care and new perspectives on how to make sure our four legged friends can maintain their best quality of life. The doctors at Pet Health Clinic communicate and utilize one another’s ideas and outlooks to ensure that your pet is being taken care of to the best of our abilities. Along side our doctors we have gentle and loving staff that strive to ensure that your pets are comfortable during their time at Pet Health Clinic. We understand that any trip to the doctors office can be stressful for the animal, and also the owner, therefore we work with the intent to make the visit as stress free as possible. Our clinic is appointment based and therefore we highly recommend scheduling an appointment in advance to secure availability. In the case of an emergency we’d be glad to assist you if our schedule is permitting, we never intend on having to send people away, however if its in your patient’s best interest to seek care at an emergency center based off the doctors availability we’d direct to the closest hospital to ensure your pet can be seen immediately. We thank you for your consideration and look forward to continuing to aid in your animals health.