Countryside Veterinary Hospital and Pet Center

07/08/2026

Have you seen the weather forcast for this weekend? It's going to be HOT! Animals are sensitive to the weather just like humans are and we want to make sure we all stay safe.

-NEVER leave your pets in a hot car. At a temperature of 90 degrees fahrenheit, the inside of your car could reach a temperature over 100 degrees fahrenheit after just 10 minutes.

-The sidewalks and apshalt can reach temperatures of well over 100 degrees fahrenheit when it's 90 degrees outside. If it's too hot for your bare feet, it is too hot for their paws. You can take your pet for walks in the mornings and in the evenings, keep them in grass and off of the concrete and asphalt, or cover their paws.

-Keep your pets cool by keeping them indoors or making sure they have plenty of water and shade if they're outside. Read the following articles from the American Animal Hospital Association to know the signs of heatstroke and how to prevent it: https://www.aaha.org/resources/heatstroke-in-pets/
https://www.aaha.org/resources/how-to-prevent-heatstroke-in-dogs-and-cats/

Have a fun and safe weekend, we hope you all stay cool!

Learn vital strategies to prevent heatstroke in your pet. Expert tips for keeping your furry friend safe and comfortable in hot weather.

06/08/2026

It's time to get in your requests for medications if your pet has firework anxiety! Due to an increase in requests close to the Fourth of July holiday, we suggest asking for medications now to make sure we have the medication available before the fireworks really start going off!

Some other things you can do to help keep your pets safe during the firework season include:
-Keeping your pet indoors when fireworks are being lit will minimize the risk of them getting spooked and running off or getting burned if they get too close to the sparks
-Making sure the contact information linked to their microchips or updating their ID tags on their collars will make getting them home a lot easier if they do run off
-Set up a spot inside away from the noise as much as possible. A comfy bed with their favorite toys and treats can help distract from the fireworks to keep your pets calm. There are many medication alternatives such as pheromone sprays, collars and diffusers and thunder shirts.

Give us a call at 208-522-8010!

05/18/2026

We will be closed next week on Monday the 25th in observation of Memorial Day.

If your pet is running low on medications, please remember that we need 24 hours to process refill requests. Medications requested after 5:00pm on Thursday 5/21 will NOT be available for pick up until Tuesday 5/26.

We are all wishing you a safe and (hopefully) sunny holiday!

05/13/2026

Do you think Archer dreams about phones ringing?

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