Driggs Veterinary Clinic

07/31/2026

A great reminder going into the hot weekend!

Pools can help pets cool off, but they also come with important risks.

Chlorine and salt water can irritate skin, eyes, and stomach if swallowed. Dogs can easily become exhausted, experience temperature shock in cold water, or develop ear and skin infections from lingering moisture. Not all dogs are strong swimmers, so drowning is a real concern.

For safe pool use, always supervise closely, limit swim time to 15 to 20 minutes, offer frequent breaks, and provide fresh drinking water. Rinse your pet after swimming and dry their ears thoroughly to support pet wellness and prevent infections.

For a safer option, consider a shallow kiddie pool or sprinkler for cooling without the risks.

07/27/2026

This is what our team will ask you if you call with an equine emergency. Be sure to have a re**al thermometer in your first aid kit and know how to get your horses vitals!

Do you know your horse’s baseline? 🤔

Knowing what’s normal for your horse’s vital signs is one of the best tools you have for spotting early signs of distress or illness!

Practicing taking your horse’s TPR (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration) regularly helps you know their personal baseline so you can quickly spot when something is off. If your horse seems unusually dull or anxious and their numbers fall outside these typical ranges, it’s time to call your equine veterinarian:

🌡️ Temperature: 99.0°F – 101.5°F
❤️ Heart Rate: 28 – 40 beats/min
😮‍💨 Respiration Rate: 12 – 16 breaths/min

Note: Hot weather and high humidity can cause minor shifts in these numbers. Chat with your veterinarian about what’s normal for your specific horse and environmental conditions, and ask them to double-check your technique at your next visit!

💡 Special thanks to the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee for sharing these essential health guidelines.

07/25/2026

If you’re headed to Island Park this weekend, keep your pups out of the water!

07/24/2026

Let’s talk about after-hours emergency care 🐾

As we head into the weekend, here’s a quick reminder of what to do if your pet has an emergency after we’re closed.

If you have an urgent concern or emergency, call our clinic to be connected with VetTriage, our after-hours telehealth service. A licensed veterinarian will assess your pet right away and help determine whether your pet needs emergency care or if it can safely wait until we reopen. While this is a new and different way to triage emergencies, it is a great way to have a doctor look at your pet immediately.

If emergency care is needed, they’ll direct you to the veterinarian or emergency hospital on call. After-hours coverage is shared between our clinic (Driggs Veterinary Clinic), Jackson Animal Hospital, Viking Veterinary Hospital Idaho Falls, and occasionally Teton Equine Mobile Veterinary Practice (haul in only). Please remember that some emergencies require the staff and equipment of a 24 hour emergency hospital and may be referred directly to Viking Veterinary Hospital, regardless of who is on call.

Large animal owners: Please be prepared to trailer your horse or livestock if needed, as the on-call veterinarian may not be able to travel to your location.

We hope you never need after-hours care, but we’re thankful to have a system in place to help whenever you do. Have a safe weekend! 💙
- The Driggs Vet Clinic

07/14/2026

Horse clients- keep your eyes peeled this summer if you travel in and out of the valley!

07/09/2026

Thick coats are great in winter—not so much in summer! Keep your fluffy friends cool with fresh water, shade, and plenty of breaks from the heat.
Overheating can cause excessive panting, heavy drooling, weakness, vomiting, stumbling, collapse, or seizures and requires immediate veterinary care. Stay safe this weekend!