Rustebakke Veterinary Service

05/19/2026

Rustebakke Veterinary Service will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th, as we take time to honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday. We hope everyone has a safe weekend! 🇺🇸

04/21/2026

The American Heartworm Society just released their 2025 prevalence map. Out area is seeing 1–6 heartworm cases per clinic. While that number is small, this disease is closer to home than ever before.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Heartworm is spread by mosquitoes—it only takes one bite
• Dogs AND cats are at risk
• Heartworm disease is serious (and costly) to treat
• Prevention is simple, safe, and far less expensive than treatment

💊 Year-round prevention is key
Heartworm prevention should be given every month, all year long—not just in summer—and paired with flea & tick prevention for full protection.

If you’re not sure what your pet needs or when they were last tested, we’re here to help!

📞 Call us to get your pet set up with prevention today, because protecting them is always easier than treating disease later.

Drum roll, please! The AHS has released their new heartworm incidence map and survey. The bad news? Heartworm disease is being diagnosed nationwide. The good news? Heartworm disease is PREVENTABLE. https://bit.ly/4c8QNj2

04/06/2026

Equine breeding season is in full swing, and we’re loving every minute of it!

We’d LOVE to see your babies!
If you’ve had a foal from our standing stallion KR Gunpowder, drop your photos in the comments 👇 Let’s fill this thread with all those leggy, fuzzy, big-eyed beauties; from newborn wobbles to grown-up glow-ups.

Whether they’re hitting the ground this season or you’re reminiscing on past foals, we’re honored to be part of your breeding journey.

📸 Share your KR Gunpowder offspring below and tell us their name + age!

03/30/2026

Day 2 at the WSU Veterinary Spring Conference!

Today’s small animal lectures were all about dentistry; and if you know Dr. Riedinger, you know this is one of her favorite topics! 😄 She’s been soaking up everything she can and is so excited to bring back even more tooth-saving strategies to help keep your pets’ smiles healthy and pain-free.

Dental health is such a huge part of your pet’s overall well-being, and we can’t wait to share what we’ve learned with you!

Stay tuned… your pet’s next dental visit just got even better! ✨

03/28/2026

Dr. Riedinger and Dr. Stout are spending the day at the WSU Veterinary Spring Conference, learning from specialists and soaking up the latest knowledge to bring back to our patients here at Rustebakke Veterinary Service. We’re always striving to grow and provide the best care possible for your pets!

We’re excited to bring fresh ideas and updated practices back to our community, because your pets and livestock deserve the very best! 💙

03/15/2026

Dr. Noyes had her dream appointment — a visit from two adorable dachshund puppies! 🌭🐾 Dachshunds happen to be her all-time favorite breed, so these pups completely made her day.

Now we want to hear from you!

👇 Tell us in the comments:
What’s your favorite dog breed?

Bonus points if you share a photo of your pup! 📸🐕

03/13/2026

Have you noticed your pet drinking a lot more water lately?

Dr. Riedinger has diagnosed several new cases of diabetes in dogs and cats in just the past two weeks, so we wanted to share a few early warning signs that pet owners should watch for.

Common signs of diabetes in pets include:
• Drinking much more than usual
• Urinating more frequently or urinary accidents
• Increased appetite but weight loss
• Decreased energy
• Cloudy eyes (especially in dogs)

These signs can sometimes come on gradually, which makes them easy to overlook. Many owners just think their pet is “getting older.”

The good news is that diabetes is very manageable when caught early. With proper treatment and monitoring, many pets live happy, comfortable lives.

If you’ve noticed any of these changes in your dog or cat, let’s schedule an exam and bloodwork!

📞 Call 509-758-0955 to schedule an appointment

From pastures to paw prints - caring for your pets, together 🐾

02/26/2026

🔥 2026 Breeding Season is Here! 🔥

We’re proud to announce that KR Gunpowder, owned by Dr. David Rustebakke, will once again be standing stud for the 2026 breeding season at Rustebakke Veterinary Service!

🎖️ APHA Reining World Champion

Gunpowder has proven himself in the show pen and continues to pass along his athleticism, trainability, and eye-catching presence to his offspring. We are fortunate to offer access to a stallion of this caliber right here in our region.

Booking now!

Let’s make 2026 your next winning year!

02/14/2026

To help make small animal after-hours situations less stressful, we recently teamed up with Viking Veterinary Hospital Moscow to create magnets with both hospitals’ contact information. Whether your pet needs routine care during our hours or urgent care when we’re closed, you’ll always know where to turn!

Working together helps ensure your pet’s care stays connected, consistent, and focused on their well-being every step of the way.

Watch for these magnets at the clinic soon!

At Viking Vet, we believe comprehensive medicine is a team sport! 🐾🤝

Your general practice vet provides the vital, lifelong foundation for you pet - from preventative health to spay & neuter surgeries. We are here to pick up the baton the second their schedule is full or their doors close for the night (even Veterinarian's need days off).

We share medical records and treatment updates in real time with you GP. This ensures that when your pet leaves our emergency team, their care is seamless, uninterrupted, and truly comprehensive, with the 24/7 support that your pet deserves.

That's why when Rustebakke Veterinary Service mentioned partnering on magnets for their clients we were thrilled! This represents exactly what we are about, working alongside general practices to provide the most compassionate and comprehensive care to your beloved pets. 💚

Keep an eye out at Rustebakke's as these new magnets will be making an appearance soon! ✨

02/06/2026

Spring Horse Wellness Special with Dr. Stout!

Spring is a great time to refresh your horse’s preventative care, and Dr. Stout is excited to help you keep your horses feeling their best heading into the new season.

Dr. Stout is especially passionate about client education and always enjoys talking through nutrition, preventative care, and management tips to help keep your horses healthy year-round.

Call us to schedule! We’d love to see you and your horses this spring!