Weiser Veterinary Clinic

06/20/2024

Safety during July 4 celebrations:
Leave your pets at home when you go to parties, fireworks displays, parades and other gatherings. Loud fireworks, unfamiliar places and crowds can all be very frightening to pets, and there's great risk of pets becoming spooked and running away.

Consider putting your pets in a safe, escape-proof room or crate during parties and fireworks.

Keep horses and livestock in safely fenced areas and as far from the excitement and noise as possible.

If you're hosting guests, ask them to help keep an eye on your pets to make sure they don’t escape. Placing notes on exit doors and gates can help both you and your guests remain vigilant.

Keep your pets inside if you or your neighbors are setting off fireworks.

Keep sparklers, glow sticks, fireworks, charcoal and kabob skewers away from curious pets.

Don't let pets get near your barbecue grill while it is in use or still hot.

Avoid the urge to feed your pets table scraps or other foods intended for people. Be especially careful to keep them away from these common foods that are actually toxic.

Remember that too much sun and heat (and humidity!) can be dangerous to pets. Keep them inside when it's extremely hot/humid, and make sure they have access to shady spots and plenty of water when outdoors. Don't leave pets outside for extended periods in hot weather. And know the signs that a pet may be overheating.

Never leave your pet in your car when it's warm outside. Vehicle interiors heat up much faster than the air around them, and even a short time in a locked car can be dangerous to pets.

If you're traveling out of town for the holiday, consider leaving your pets at home with a pet sitter or boarding them in a kennel. If you need to bring them with you, be sure you know how to keep them safe.

Follow safe food handling and hygiene practices to protect your family and guests.

06/20/2024

Preparing in advance:
Make sure your pets—cats and dogs alike—have identification tags with up-to-date information. If you have horses, you might consider marking a safety (breakaway) halter with your contact information and leaving it on your horse during this stressful time.
If your pets aren’t already microchipped, talk with your veterinarian about microchipping. This simple procedure can greatly improve your chances of getting your pets back if they become lost.
If your pets are microchipped, make sure your contact information in the microchip registry is up to date.
Take a current photo of all of your cats, dogs and horses—just in case.
If your pet has historically been anxious on this holiday, or if you have reason to expect potentially harmful reactions, consider behavioral therapy to desensitize your pet and reduce the risk of problems. Some pets may need medication. Consult your veterinarian or a veterinary behaviorist.
Make sure the environment is safe and secure. If your neighbors set off fireworks at an unexpected time, is your yard secure enough to keep your pet contained? Are pasture fences secure enough to keep horses or other livestock confined? Evaluate your options, and choose the safest area for your animals. Make improvements if needed to make the area more secure.

06/20/2024

Fireworks, picnics and other Fourth of July traditions can be great fun for people. But all of the festivities can be frightening and even dangerous for animals. Noisy fireworks and other celebrations can startle animals and cause them to run away; holiday foods can be unhealthy; summer heat and travel can be dangerous; and potentially dangerous debris can end up lying on the ground where pets can eat or play with it.

Whether or not you're planning your own Independence Day celebration, it's important to take precautions to keep your pets safe both during and after Fourth of July festivities.- AVMA

06/04/2024

In tact male lab mix picked up in Weiser (unsure here, was handed over at Ridley’s). Approx 1-2 years old.

Please call WVC at 208-549-0944 if you know where he belongs!

05/28/2024

Dr. Rowan was an amazing man who created a lasting legacy in the veterinary world. Anyone who knew him and those lucky enough to work with him, speak highly of Dr. Rowan. His stories and achievements are awe-inspiring. He was a caregiver to both man and animal. We hope to continue his legacy for many years to come and strive to make him proud. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Our doctors and staff share stories and talk of him often. His legacy and accomplishments will always be cherished among our team.

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Craig Rowan, 100, was born September 24, 1923, in New York City and died May 17, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. Craig graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont and from the Veterinary School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Following graduation, he started his mixed animal veterinary practice in Weiser, Idaho. He retired from that practice in Weiser after 55 years to provide veterinary services for Simplot Company's cattle business until he was 95. Craig was passionate about his work. He received several awards from both Idaho and nationally for outstanding medical innovations and achievements in his field.

Craig married his wonderful wife, Tensie (Hortense) Ford, a veterinary graduate from Cornell University (New York) in Weiser, Idaho on July 19, 1953. They practiced together for nine years until their growing family of six children, including one daughter (Peggy) who suffered severe brain damage immediately following her birth, dictated that it was more important for her to be a full-time homemaker.

Above all, Craig was devoted to his family. He and Tensie took multiple and very memorable cross-country driving trips with their young family visiting all of the states, except Hawaii. Craig enjoyed spending time with his family at Tensie's family's rustic log cabin on Payette Lake in McCall where the kids learned to water ski and explore nature. At one point, Craig decided it would be a great idea to introduce the family to snow skiing. As a result, the entire family started ski lessons on the same day. To help facilitate the family skiing adventure, Craig was involved with launching and building the ski lift at Hitt Mountain near Cambridge. When the family outgrew that mountain, the family made many trips to Brundage Mountain in McCall and Sun Valley.

At their small ranch in Weiser, Craig and his family raised beef cattle, milk cows, sheep, hogs, and chickens, and various other animals both common and uncommon. Craig and Tensie loved animals and believed caring for the animals instilled in their kids a strong work ethic and important lessons in responsibility. Caring for the animals also give the kids an opportunity to participate in 4-H programs with their animals. The family enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, and riding and racing dirt bikes on the property and around the Pacific Northwest.

Craig lived a full and rewarding life. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Tensie, youngest son Bruce, and brother Roy Rowan and Helen Rowan of Greenwich, Connecticut.

He is survived by his five other children Ron (Ann) Rowan of Baker City, OR; Barry (Linda) Rowan of Steamboat Springs, CO; Paul (Becky) Rowan of Boise, ID; Ann (Rob) Whyte of Paradise Valley, AZ; and Margaret (Peggy) Rowan of Meridian, ID; and eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

05/17/2024

Breeding season is in full swing over here! Congratulations to Dr. Travis & Lindsay Jackson on a positive pregnancy check on their mare, Badger! (Peptos Lil Badger x Blue Dollar Bill)

We can’t wait to see this baby next spring! ✨💖

04/17/2024

𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎 𝙄𝙎 𝙈𝙀𝘼𝙏 𝙇𝙊𝘼𝙁

Before Meat Loaf was even born, his owner wanted to be as prepared as possible for his arrival, so he set up a 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵 with Dr. Stephanie Flick to discuss what to expect before, during and after the foaling process.

As soon as Meat Loaf was born, a ℕ𝕖𝕨 𝔽𝕠𝕒𝕝 𝔼𝕩𝕒𝕞 was scheduled with Dr. Flick & Sophia. During this exam, which included a thorough physical examination and testing his antibody levels with a foal 𝙄𝙜𝙂 𝙎𝙣𝙖𝙥 𝙏𝙚𝙨𝙩, Dr. Flick identified some concerns that led to further testing. Although Meat Loaf did not appear to be ill at first glance, his physical exam and test results revealed that he was much sicker than anyone had realized.

Meat Loaf and his mom, Journey, were referred to our wonderful colleagues at 𝐼𝒹𝒶𝒽𝑜 𝐸𝓆𝓊𝒾𝓃𝑒 𝐻𝑜𝓈𝓅𝒾𝓉𝒶𝓁 where he received the care and attention he needed to prevent him from getting even sicker.

Meat Loaf is now back home and full of s***k! Early detection was a key part of his recovery and we are so thankful for the team effort it took to get him back to health!

“𝐵𝓊𝓉 𝐼’𝓂 𝒾𝓃 𝒾𝓉 ’𝓉𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝒾𝓉’𝓈 𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓇 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝐼 𝒿𝓊𝓈𝓉 𝒸𝒶𝓃’𝓉 𝓈𝓉𝑜𝓅
𝐼𝒻 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓌𝒶𝓃𝓃𝒶 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒾𝓉 𝒹𝑜𝓃𝑒, 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝑔𝑜𝓉𝓉𝒶 𝒹𝑜 𝒾𝓉 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇𝓈𝑒𝓁𝒻” -Meatloaf

04/04/2024

ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ: ᴛʜᴇ ᴏᴡɴᴇʀ ʜᴀꜱ ʙᴇᴇɴ ꜰᴏᴜɴᴅ! ᴛʜᴀɴᴋ ʏᴏᴜ ᴛᴏ ᴏᴜʀ ɢʀᴇᴀᴛ ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴛʏ ꜰᴏʀ ɢᴇᴛᴛɪɴɢ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴏʀᴅ ᴏᴜᴛ! 💖

Is anyone missing this sweet guy? He was found locally here in Weiser and was dropped off at the clinic until his owners could be found. Please call our office if you recognize him and spread the word so we can get him back to his family! 💛

03/25/2024

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03/25/2024

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03/20/2024

🔸🔹 Employment opportunity with WVC 🔹🔸

Please see Indeed posting below for position description and details.

Please email cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Submissions via Facebook will not be accepted. Thank you!

Open until filled.

Weiser Veterinary Clinic

03/14/2024

All cats need long-lasting parasite protection. BRAVECTO® PLUS makes that even easier to achieve with 2-month flea, tick, and heartworm coverage and a convenient Twist’n’Use applicator.¹ Ask about BRAVECTO® PLUS at your next visit!

03/14/2024

✨Mark your calendars for 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝟲𝗽𝗺 (𝗠𝗧)✨

The 𝔸𝕞𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝔸𝕤𝕤𝕠𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕠𝕗 𝔼𝕢𝕦𝕚𝕟𝕖 ℙ𝕣𝕒𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕣𝕤 will be hosting an online webinar to help all horse owners be equipped to handle some of the most common equine injuries!

This is a great refresher course for some of you or, if you are new to horses, a great way to learn how you can be prepared for these critical moments 🐎

02/22/2024

One dose of BRAVECTO® Chews lasts nearly 3x longer* than one dose of monthly products,¹ making it easier and more convenient to provide your dog with year-round flea and tick protection. Ask about extended-duration coverage at your next appointment!

02/13/2024

Phones have been restored. We will have some IT updates tomorrow 2/13, if you have any trouble getting through, please give it a little time and try again. We apologize for any inconveniences and appreciate your understanding!

02/12/2024

WVC phones are currently down. We are working on it and will update when we are back up. Thank you for your patience!

02/07/2024

Intact male found near Midvale hill 2/7. No identification. Please contact WVC if he belongs to you. Sharing may help us reunite him with his family. Thank you!

02/06/2024

❗️Reminder ❗️

We will be closing the doors for a fantastic training opportunity for our entire staff next Wednesday 2/7 from 11:30-3:00pm.

Thank you for allowing us the time to learn how to better serve our clients and patients!

02/01/2024

If you are like us, we are over this dreary winter weather! The good news is that spring is right around the corner! Let us help you prepare your equine athlete, trail riding partner, your kiddos best buddy, or whatever it is that your horse means to you, for what adventures lie ahead.

Whether you are looking for a comprehensive wellness exam, in depth lameness workup, or if you have a medical concern you’d like investigated, call our office to schedule with one of our experienced equine veterinarians. ✨We are here for you!✨

Drop a comment below of what you are most looking forward to when warmer weather comes! 🐴☀️ 😎🐎

01/31/2024

We will be closing the doors for a fantastic training opportunity for our entire staff next Wednesday 2/7 from 11:30-3:00pm.

Thank you for allowing us the time to learn how to better serve our clients and patients!

01/24/2024

Does your dog suffer from Osteoarthritis Pain? Our doctors and team are proud to partner with Zoetis to bring another option for pain management for our canine patients that doesn't involve NSAIDs. Call today to schedule a consultation with one of our doctors to discuss your pet's options for pain relief! 208-549-0944

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01/17/2024

Here are some great tips as we enter into one of our favorite times of year…✨foaling season! ✨

Stay tuned for more helpful tips and information. And as always, feel free to reach out to us with any questions regarding your mares and foals!

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING (A FOAL) 🐴

If your mare has made it through 11 months of pregnancy, you're almost there. Labor and delivery, while momentous, are generally uncomplicated — however, being a prepared and informed owner will help you keep your anxiety in check so you can assist the new mother and foal get off to a great start.

Here are some things you can do to prepare for the arrival of the foal:

• Consult with your veterinarian well in advance of the birth. Know how to reach your regular veterinarian after hours and ask about a back-up or referring veterinarian in case your regular horse doctor is not available.

• Clean and disinfect the stall as thoroughly as possible. Provide adequate bedding.

• Wash the mare's udder, v***a and hindquarters with a mild soap and rinse thoroughly.

• Wrap the mare's tail with a clean wrap when you observe the first stage of labor. Be sure that the wrap is not applied too tightly or left on too long, as it can cut off circulation and permanently damage the tail.

• Time each stage of labor, to help you keep accurate track of the mare's progress. Take written notes! When you're worried or anxious, your perception of time can become distorted.

As always, these are general guidelines and you should contact your veterinarian for more information specific to your situation. Good luck!

01/15/2024

Did you know that fleas and ticks are a threat all year long? With the weather warming around the globe, flea and tick activity is more unpredictable than ever.¹ Ask us about how to best protect your dog from fleas and ticks year-round.

Learn more.

12/23/2023

Found dog:
Super handsome, sweet boy.
Found outside Annex towards Huntington.
No collar but is super sweet.
Checked with the neighbors to see if he belonged to anyone. If you recognize him, let us know. ❤️

12/13/2023

As a living work of art, it's only fitting that the horse has their very own holiday. Today, on National Day of the Horse, we're celebrating our horses by crafting the highest level of care from muzzle to hoof to tail.

12/12/2023

There’s no such thing as “flea and tick season.” Due to warmer temperatures, fleas and ticks are now a threat during winter months, too. Ask us about long-lasting parasite protection for your dog.

Learn more.

11/22/2023

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11/14/2023

‘Tis the season for celebrating! We’re bursting with excitement over long-lasting flea and tick protection for your pet. Ask us about it at your next appointment.

Learn more.

11/11/2023

Today, on Veterans Day, we thank, celebrate and honor those who have served our country.