Mountain River Veterinary Hospital

27/08/2024

Audrey is still up for adoption! She is super sweet, great with other dogs. Loves people! Would be a great companion dog! Has been fixed and up to date on vaccines. She is looking for love and her forever home!

27/08/2024

**WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, SEPT 2nd FOR LABOR DAY**

If you need to get food or meds refilled, please make sure to get those called in by Friday, Aug 30. If you have an emergency through the weekend or on Monday, please call 208-745-5003 and select option #1 for emergencies to reach the Veterinarian on call.

15/08/2024

UPDATE: ZADA STILL NEEDS A HOME!!

Zada still needs a home!
She is dog friendly and loves people. She is sweet, loves to play and to be petted. She is not good with cats, needs to go to a home with no cats. Please adopt this girl!

09/08/2024

UPDATE: MALE SH*TZU HAS BEEN ADOPTED!! FEMALE IS STILL AVAILABLE

THESE TWO DOGS ARE BACK UP FOR ADOPTION!

07/08/2024

LOOKING FOR OWNER!!!

We have a male doodle/shag mix here at our clinic. He was brought in by a good Samaritan, may have been hit by a car. Black and white, name tags says "Gino". Found on the south end of the Lewisville Hwy. Please call if you have any information regarding him. Will need to describe collar and name tag to claim him.

07/08/2024

UPDATE: THESE TWO ARE BACK UP FOR ADOPTION

Up for adoption:

Brown and white mix is female, spayed
Sh*tzu is male, neutered

Please contact our clinic if you are interested! 208-745-5003

01/08/2024

COURTESY POST

Found dog, if anyone recognizes her, please contact Jessica, 208-521-4955. She is keeping her, hoping to find the owners.

01/08/2024

**UPDATE: OWNER HAS BEEN FOUND!**

Lost horse found around Ucon area. If she looks familiar, she is at our clinic. Proof of ownership is REQUIRED to pick her up. Call 208-745-5003 or stop by and speak with our staff if you think you know who she may belong to.

31/07/2024

These two were found roaming around Rigby last night. If they look familiar please contact our clinic.

31/07/2024

Our clinic offers Hyperbaric Small Animal Therapy.
This is a pressurized oxygen chamber that assists in healing and pain relief. It is a great therapy for older dogs with arthritis, dogs with open wounds, as well as all orthopedic surgeries. Be sure to ask our doctors if your pet qualifies!

08/07/2024

Zada is in need of a loving home. Super sweet friendly girl that does well around dogs and people. She is 8 years old and is spayed. Does not do well with cats. Please give her a second chance in a forever home!

02/07/2024

This girl was found in Rigby please contact our clinic if she looks familiar.

25/06/2024

ATTENTION CLIENTS:

We will be closing early this Friday, June 28th, at 1:00pm. Please make sure any medication refills or food pick ups will be picked up before this time. Thank you!!

25/06/2024

COURTESY POST, DOG IS NOT AT THE CLINIC

Meet June! She is a 1.5 year old American Pit Bull Terrier cross who just wants to love and be loved. June gets along with other dogs and cats for the most part but seems to be too interested in livestock and not in the good way. She is Spayed, up to date on vaccines, wormer, flea, tick and heartworm preventative. She is allergic to chicken so I have her on Purina Pro Plan sensitive skin and stomach salmon and rice formula dog food. She is kennel trained and house trained for the most part, sometimes she has accidents if she is left in the kennel/house for more than 4-5 hours without a potty break.

There will be a rehoming fee to ensure she goes to a good loving home. She will come with her special dog food and her slow feeder. Please send me a message if you are interested in meeting her!
530-613-7234--Krystle

20/06/2024

Client Education Post #2

Let’s talk anxiety and microchips!

Dogs can get anxiety, just like their human friends. With the Fourth of July coming up, it is important to know your dog and how the loud celebrations will affect them. Fireworks are very scary for some of our furry friends, and it’s up to us to make them feel safe during these celebrations. Think of it like us having a panic attack, they don’t understand what is going on, just that it is loud and unnerving!

Signs of anxiety in dogs:
• Panting
• Pacing
• Trembling or shaking
• Drooling
• Hiding
• Avoiding their owner
• Being irritable or aggressive
• Keeping their tail tucked low
• Pulling ears back
• Dilated eyes

Loud noises can cause great distress to our animals and can be very terrifying. This fear they are experiencing can cause their heart to race, puts them on a higher alert, and can cause them to be destructive.

Here are some ways you can help ease the fear for them:

• Use white noise. You can play the radio or keep the tv on, or you can find white noise playlists designed for dogs.
• Desensitize them. Before the holiday, try playing fireworks sounds on low volume, and give your dog treats during this time. Gradually increase the volume, all while giving your dog positive reinforcement.
• Use calming aids. You can find wraps, vests, or use t-shirts to apply pressure that can be soothing to them. Just like a weighted blanket can be soothing to humans, slight pressure can be soothing to our animals.
• Use pheromones. This mimics the pheromones a mother dog emits to soothe their puppies. You can find different forms of these in any pet store. They can be a spray, diffuser, or a collar.
• Medications. Talk to your veterinarian about what medications they can offer to safely calm your pet.

MICROCHIPS:

Microchips are a great investment in your dog in case they run away during fireworks. They are not a GPS, they won’t locate your dog for you, but if the dog is picked up and brought to a veterinary office or animal shelter, the staff can scan your dog and the identification number will pop up for them to look up your information.
A microchip is a small electronic chip, that is implanted under the skin, usually between the shoulder blades. They are about the size of a grain of rice and are inserted with a needle. It is similar to your pet getting a vaccine shot but does not require the dog to be sedated. The dog’s tissue will bond with the microchip, keeping it in place. It is rare for the chip to move. Most chips last 25 years, so you don’t have to worry about them not being a good investment.

HOW DOES A MICROCHIP WORK?

• Microchips don’t contain a battery; a scanner will activate the chip by passing radio waves over the area where the microchip was placed. The microchip transmits the number to the scanner, and the person scanning the dog can look up that number to pull up the owner’s contact information.
• You can think of the microchip number as your pet’s personal identification number, or a "SSN" for dogs.

Our clinic has personally had great success in reuniting dogs with their owners when they have a microchip. We can confidently say at least 90% success rate. As an owner, it is also very important to keep your information updated, if you move or get a new phone number, update it ASAP! The only times we have been unable to reunite lost animals with their owners is due to outdated information, or we simply could not get ahold of the owner. These situations have been very few.

With the holiday coming up, we want to remind you of our offer of a Fourth of July package
• $10 off a microchip
• No office call charged for this package
• Anxiety meds given to calm your animal
• This gives you a savings of $37.50!!!!

18/06/2024

REUNITED WITH OWNER

This sweet girl was found in Rigby, if she looks familiar please contact our clinic! She does not have a microchip

13/06/2024

We are going to be doing a weekly post on pet owner education, issues you can look for to better care for your furry babies! Our first post is about GVD in dogs!

Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GVD)
What is GVD?
• GVD is a condition in which a dog’s stomach fills with gas, food, air, or foam, causing bloat. The stomach will continue to expand and twist into a dangerous position, cutting off blood supply and putting pressure on internal organs. If you find your dog is bloated, please call a veterinarian IMMEDIATELY.

Who does it affect?
• All dogs can be affected by bloat, but large breeds and deep chested dogs are the most susceptible to GVD. Great Danes, St. Bernards, German Shepherds, Weimaraners, Golden Retrievers, Wolf Hounds, and Blood Hounds are some of the most common breeds that are affected by GVD.

What are signs of bloating and GVD?
• Enlarged/distended abdomen
• Vomiting with nothing coming out
• Pale nose/gums
• Pacing and restlessness
• Excessive drooling
• Rapid or shallow breathing
• Collapsing
• Dog is in shock

What to do if you find your dog is bloated?
• GET TO THE VET IMMEDIATELY!!!
• Vet will release the pressure on the abdomen
• Begin treatment for shock right away
• Determine if surgery is needed

What are some things an owner can do to prevent GVD?
• Do not give large meals at once, break them into smaller meals throughout the day or twice a day
• Slow down your dog’s eating, offer them a puzzle bowl or dispenser so they cannot eat too quickly
• Let the dog relax for up to 2 hours after a meal, do not encourage immediate exercise
• Have water readily available at all times
• Add canned food into your dog’s diet
• Talk to your veterinarian about Gastropexy surgery, more commonly called “stomach tacking”. This is when the veterinarian surgically attaches the stomach to the body wall, preventing the stomach from twisting.
• Know where your nearest emergency veterinarian facility is

**WE HAVE A VETERINARIAN ON CALL FOR AFTER HOURS AND WEEKEND EMERGENCIES**
Call 208-745-5003 and hit option #1

10/06/2024

Thanks for your help! They are being reunited with their families

These two dogs came in over the weekend. If either of them looks familiar, please contact our clinic so that we can get them back to their homes.

07/06/2024

July is approaching fast, and with it lots of fireworks and celebrations! We are offering a 4th of July package! If you schedule an appointment for anxiety meds for your scared furry baby, we are offering our microchips at a $10 discount! We are also going to waive the office call! Make your appointment TODAY, the last day to get any meds will be Wednesday, July 3rd! We will be closed on July 4th AND 5th!

**Please be aware that our schedule WILL fill up quickly and once we are full, the discount will no longer apply, so make sure to schedule today!**

22/05/2024

ATTENTION CLIENTS:

We will be closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day. If you need medication refills, or food, please make sure to get in by Friday the 24th so we can take care of those for you. Thank you to all our wonderful clients, we hope you all have a wonderful holiday!

08/05/2024

Update: She has been relocated to snake river animal shelter, if anybody is interested reach out to them.
Urgently needs a home! She is friendly with people and dogs! Would make a great family member. She can climb 6 foot fences, keep in mind she is an escape artist when unsupervised in a yard. Does well in a crate and is potty trained.

01/05/2024

UPDATE:
Our phones are now up and running! Please call the office at 208-745-5003

Please be patient with us this morning our internet is down and therefore our phones are down as well.

30/04/2024

ATTENTION CLIENTS:

We will be changing our hours starting June 1st. We will no longer be open for late shift appointments or Saturdays, our Veterinarian's schedules will be changing. Our hours will be as follows:

Mon--8:00am-5:00pm
Tues--8:00am-5:00pm
Wed--8:00am-5:00pm
Thurs--8:00-5:00pm
Fri--8:00-5:00pm
Sat--Closed
Sun--Closed

We will still have our Veterinarians available for after hours emergencies through the week and weekends. Just call 208-745-5003 and hit option #1 for emergencies, and it will go to the Vet on call.

Thank you to all of our wonderful clients!!

Send a message to learn more

23/04/2024

Our office offers the recovery treatment of pressurized oxygen.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is an amazing way to help your pets body heal faster after injury. The therapy can benefit the following; head trauma/swelling, IVDD, Cerebral edema, crush/trauma nerve injurie's, Severe anemia, Pancreatitis, Cardiogenic shock, Septicemia, brain tumor/swelling, necrotizing infections, performance/age related injuries, Sinusitis, Stomatitis, Skin grafts/flaps, wounds, and all surgeries, especially orthopedic surgeries.

Give us a call if you want to know if your pet qualifies for hyperbaric oxygen therapy!

28/03/2024

We have Victor Dog Food back in stock in our boarding lobby! We know some of our clients have missed this and we are happy be stocked once again.

19/03/2024

Courtesy Posting!

Super sweet family boy in need of a new home!
This friendly boy enjoys being around kids and other dogs. Has a prey drive so unable to be around cats or chickens.

Please contact owner for further information:
208-397-8164

13/03/2024

These dogs have been placed in the care of Snake River Animal Shelter!!
Thank you SRAS!
If you are interested in them please contact Snake River Animal Shelter!

12/03/2024

Gramps and Fox are in need of a home now more than ever!
Gramps is slowly gaining weight after coming to us far malnourished. He has even warmed up to our staff.
Fox is a smart cookie and sweet to humans. She has gotten better at ignoring when other dogs are around her but still cannot go to a home with other pets.
Please consider giving them a chance!