Victor Veterinary Hospital

07/11/2025

Please see the informative summary of heartworm disease if you would like to understand why we do not have a risk in Teton Valley. Victor Vet recommends heartworm preventative for dogs that ever travel to warmer climates. Because the infective stage of the heartworm larva that is transmitted from dog to dog by mosquitos can only survive at temperatures that never go under 57 degrees for at least 2 weeks we do not, and likely will not, have a risk of transmission occuring locally. Another proven fact is that the larva will also die if it ever gets under 45 degress in a 45 day period. As our nights are cool in Teton Valley and Jackson Hole there is not a reason to prescribe local dogs preventative. Heartworm preventative monthly does have the benefit of also preventing many intestinal parasites and protecting dogs that travel east of wyoming or to the west coat from places that heartworm can be transmitted.
Victor Vet submits annual bloodwork on most of our canine patients over 7 years old and every sample is tested for heartworm and tick borne diseases including Lymes, Ehrlichia and Anaplasma. The vets in Jackson also participates in this long term blood test survey and we continue to affirm that those infections are not ever found in dogs without travel history.
We have and will continue to be vigilant and factual for any recommendations we make to protect our patients.

Heartworm: The Parasite - Veterinary Partner - VIN

Heartworm is a serious problem in many areas of the country. What questions do you have about the disease, its treatment and its prevention?

06/10/2025

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It's that time of year when Victor Vet gets multiple calls a day with people asking if their dogs have ring worm or lymes disease. These spots are actually benign bites from small black gnats that hang out in your nice green lawn. They cause a red circle that lasts a few days. Sometimes a small bump forms. They are of no real concern and rarely lead to any kind of itching or skin irritation. Posting here so we can tell everyone to look here and see if that's what they are finding on their dogs!

05/17/2025

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Approximately 80% of orange cats are males, including the four orange cats owned by the Short Wave team. Scientists have long suspected that orange color was a sex-linked trait — hiding somewhere on the X chromosome. Now, scientists at Stanford University and Kyushu University in Japan have charac...

04/10/2025

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Gestation Period

03/28/2025

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Spring is here! And with that comes a warning about Leptospirosis, a disease caused by infection with Leptospira bacteria.

All dogs are at risk of leptospirosis, regardless of age, breed, lifestyle, geographic location, time of year, and other factors. The following situations can increase that risk:

➡Exposure to or drinking from slow-moving or stagnant water sources, like ponds, rivers, lakes, or streams
➡ Roaming on rural properties (because of exposure to potentially infected wildlife or farm animals or urine-contaminated water sources)
➡ Exposure to wild animals (especially rodents) or farm animals, even if in the backyard
➡ Contact with other dogs (such as in urban areas, dog parks, or boarding or training facilities)

For more information on the signs of leptospirosis, how to prevent it, and more visit: https://bit.ly/4l4VuOn

03/16/2025

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Xylitol is popping up in unexpected places these days, from coffee to cough drops to baby wipes. Check out this infographic that sheds light on some of the xylitol-containing products that may be lurking in your home!

02/19/2025

Here is more H5N1 information for backyard poultry owners as well as pets that may interact with wild birds/poultry. You can expect an increasing risk with spring bird migration this year.

Learn how avian influenza affects companion animals and backyard poultry, and how to prevent it from spreading.

02/19/2025

Avian Influenza can be fatal in cats. Consider putting a bell on your cat if they hunt migratory birds this spring and as always avoid raw dairy and meat as pet foods.
H5N1 symptoms in cats: Neurological symptoms, severe nasal/eye discharge, and lethargy/death.

Since the U.S. outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) in dairy cattle began in March 2024, dozens of cats are known to have contracted the virus, including barn and feral cats, indoor cats, and big cats in zoos and in the wild (e.g., mountain lions, tigers, leopards, and bobcats).

08/26/2024

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY to all of our canine patients!

AUGUST 26TH!

The guys on the first picture are Paris and Rudo! (means tough in spanish)
On the second picture we have Haru!

07/26/2024

Thank you to our wonderful clients who let us know our hardwork and heart ache are all worth it.

03/06/2024

We helped over 400,000 animals through our poison control lines in 2023! We've taken the time to crunch those numbers and found that pets get into some similar sticky situations! 🐶🐱
Now announcing, 📢 our annual list of top toxins for pets ahead of National Poison Prevention Week (March 17 – 23)! To get all the 2023 list has to offer, check out the link 🔗 https://bit.ly/3V5zSHo
Help us prevent future pet poisonings by sharing with your community using and !

02/07/2024

What is your pet’s nick name??