Alpine Animal Hospital

10/15/2026

🐾💙 Help Us Celebrate Our Amazing Veterinary Team! 💙🐾

Vet Tech Appreciation Week is coming up, and we’d love your help celebrating the incredible people who care for your furry family members! 🐶🐱

Snout’s giveaway gives you the chance to share your story and tell us how our team has made a difference in your pet’s life. Whether it’s a little extra love, a helping hand, or going above and beyond when your pet needed it most, we’d love to hear about it!

✨ Share your story and enter by October 24 at vta.snout.com to help us celebrate the people who make a difference every day.

Thank you for trusting us with your beloved pets and for helping us show our team just how much they’re appreciated! 💕🐾

I just entered my veterinary hospital into Snout’s giveaway. Know a team that goes the extra mile? Enter them, too!

10/10/2026

🐾❤️ SPECIAL PATIENT SPOTLIGHT: EIGHT LITTLE MIRACLES!❤️🐾

Some patients leave a paw print on our hearts, and these eight little fighters will always hold a special place in ours. 🥹🐾

When this beautiful litter of Bernese Mountain Dog puppies was struck by the devastating parvovirus, our team knew we had a tough battle ahead. Sadly, three precious puppies didn’t make it, and our hearts broke alongside their family. ❤️‍🩹

But through countless hours of dedicated care, hard work, and hope, **eight incredible little fighters pulled through!** Our team at Alpine Animal Hospital was so invested in these babies, and we were beyond excited to see them overcome the odds and get their chance to grow, thrive, and live their best puppy lives. 🐶❤️

Seeing these sweet babies healthy, happy, and full of that wonderful Bernese Mountain Dog personality makes all the long hours worth it. Cases like these remind us why we do what we do and how meaningful it is to be part of a patient's journey toward recovery.

To their wonderful family, thank you for trusting us with your babies during such a difficult time. We are so grateful to have been part of their story, and we couldn't be happier to celebrate these eight survivors with you! 🐾

Eight little fighters. Eight beautiful futures. Eight miracles we'll never forget.** ❤️

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10/10/2026

Waiting on a swollen lymph node doesn't buy you time, it actually blurs the picture: the pattern that would have pointed to an answer gets muddier the longer you wait. At Alpine Animal Hospital, we can sample a node with a small needle and often know more the same day. The full post walks you through what to feel for.

Waiting on a swollen lymph node doesn't buy time, it blurs the answer. See when a day or two is fine, when same-day matters, and what a needle sample shows.

10/09/2026

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10/09/2026

🐾 A Friendly Reminder About Leashes & Carriers!🐾

For everyone’s safety and comfort, we ask that ALL dogs remain on a leash and ALL cats stay securely in carriers while in our lobby. ❤️

Even the friendliest pets can become nervous in a veterinary setting, and these simple precautions help keep every patient, pet parent, and team member safe!

Thank you for helping us create a safe and stress-free environment for everyone at Alpine Animal Hospital! 🐶🐱💙

10/05/2026

Meet your vet, Dr. McKenzie Weisser!!!

Dr. McKenzie Weisser is originally from Wichita, Kansas, and graduated from Kansas State University. She has always been passionate about animals and loves that veterinary medicine offers the opportunity to work with such a wide variety of animals.

One of her favorite parts of being a veterinarian is working with all kinds of animals! She especially enjoys working with Zoo Idaho and the unique opportunities that come with caring for animals of all shapes and sizes. No matter what animal walks through the door, she is ready to give them all her care!

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Weisser enjoys hiking, traveling, and getting lost in a good book. She is always happy to hear a great book recommendation!

At home, she has quite the crew of her own, including Doug, her golden retriever, four chickens, and two Indian Runner ducks. Doug, however, may be the most famous member of the family! He even has his own social media account where he shares his adventures camping, hiking, swimming, and, of course, cuddling with his mom. Needless to say, animals are definitely a big part of Dr. Weisser’s life both inside and outside of the hospital.

Dr. Weisser feels fortunate to have a career that allows her to care for animals, continue learning, and work with an incredible variety of patients. Whether she is treating a beloved family pet, helping care for a farm animal, or working with the bear at the zoo, she loves being able to make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who care for them.

She is excited to be apart of the community here and grow her roots deep in Pocatello, Idaho serving her clients and their beloved pets.

-Dr. McKenzie Weisser

10/01/2026

Meet your vet, Dr. Steve Haymore!!

My name is Steve Haymore, and I have practiced veterinary medicine in Pocatello and several surrounding communities since 2009. I have been part of the Alpine Animal Hospital team since January 2010.

One of the greatest things about my job is that I absolutely love going to work each day. I love the people I work with, the clients I get to know, and, of course, the patients I get to care for every single day.

I became a veterinarian because, honestly, I like most animals more than I like people! I was definitely the kid who raised all sorts of strange critters and birds. My wife and I have been married since 2002, and we have five children. We also have two dogs, three cats, four horses, about 25 chickens, and a couple of goldfish.

I grew up in Twin Falls, Idaho, and I always thought I would eventually move back there. But then I got a job in Pocatello, and I absolutely fell in love with this community! Pocatello is the perfect place for the lifestyle we enjoy, and we truly love being part of the community.

The longer I have worked as a veterinarian, the more I have become a cat guy. I was definitely a dog guy before I started practicing veterinary medicine, but I have become fascinated by cats and absolutely love them! I have a Russian Blue cat named Chavez. I have finally admitted that I love my cat more than my wife and kids. Okay, maybe he is equal to my wife and kids—but he knows the truth. He knows.

My passion in veterinary medicine is surgery, but I also love interacting with clients and building relationships with them. I love all things orthopedics, and I have now performed more than 1,000 knee surgeries throughout my career.

The best part of my job, though, is working with puppies and kittens. How can you go wrong?! If only all of my days could be filled with puppies and kittens!

I feel incredibly lucky to be part of such a rewarding profession and to have the opportunity to come to work every day doing something I love.

-Dr. Steve Haymore

09/30/2026

🚨 **FELINE HEALTH ALERT: PANLEUKOPENIA** 🚨

Over the past few weeks, we have seen an **influx of feline panleukopenia cases** in our area, and we want to make sure our cat-loving community knows how serious — and preventable — this disease can be.

🐱 **What is feline panleukopenia?**
Feline panleukopenia (sometimes called feline distemper) is a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening viral disease that primarily affects cats. The virus attacks rapidly dividing cells, including those in the bone marrow and gastrointestinal tract, and can cause a severe decrease in white blood cells.

⚠️ **Signs to watch for include:**
• Lethargy or extreme weakness
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea, sometimes with blood
• Dehydration
• A rough or dull coat
• Fever or other signs of illness
• In severe cases, sudden death — especially in young kittens

🦠 **How does it spread?**
Panleukopenia is incredibly contagious. An infected cat can shed the virus in its bodily secretions, especially f***s. It can also spread indirectly through contaminated food and water bowls, bedding, clothing, shoes, and other objects.

That means **indoor-only cats aren't necessarily completely protected from exposure.**

💉 **The GOOD NEWS: Vaccination provides excellent protection.**

The FVRCP vaccine includes protection against feline panleukopenia and is considered a core vaccine for cats. Kittens need a series of vaccines beginning around 6–8 weeks of age, followed by boosters according to their veterinarian's recommendations.

If you're unsure whether your cat's vaccines are current, **now is a great time to check!** ❤️

🐾 **If your cat is showing signs of illness — especially vomiting, diarrhea, severe lethargy, or refusing food — please contact your veterinarian promptly.** Early veterinary care and supportive treatment can be critical for cats affected by this disease.

📚 Want to learn more about feline panleukopenia?
VCA Animal Hospitals has a great resource explaining the disease, symptoms, transmission, treatment, and prevention:

👉 https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/feline-panleukopenia

**Help us keep our feline friends safe! 🐾❤️**

09/30/2026

🇺🇸🐾 Military Appreciation Day at ISU! 🐾🇺🇸

Last week, the Alpine Animal Hospital team had the honor of participating in Military Appreciation Day at Idaho State University! 🧡🤍🖤

We had such a great time getting out into our community, meeting so many wonderful people, and having the opportunity to educate, connect, and show our appreciation for those who serve our country. 🇺🇸

And, of course, we were especially excited to sponsor our very own Hero! 🐕⭐️ We couldn’t think of a more fitting name for a dog representing such a meaningful day.

A huge thank-you to ISU for allowing us to be part of this special event and to everyone who stopped by to say hello! We’re proud to support our community and the incredible people who make it so special. 🐾❤️

Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve our country! 🇺🇸

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09/28/2026

📢 IMPORTANT HOURS & URGENT CARE UPDATE 🐾

We have an important update regarding our Saturday services at Alpine Animal Hospital.

Beginning immediately, we will no longer be offering urgent care services on Saturdays. We have had to reallocate our doctor availability to other days throughout the week in order to continue providing the best care and coverage possible for our patients. However, we are still open from 8am to 5:30pm on Saturdays!

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and truly appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to balance the needs of our patients and our team. ❤️

📅 UPCOMING URGENT CARE CLOSURES

Our urgent care services will also be unavailable on Friday, October 2nd, and Friday, October 9th due to several of our doctors being out of town.

We understand that changes in availability can be frustrating, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for bearing with us as we navigate these temporary staffing challenges.

📅 CLOSED SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH

Please also note that Alpine Animal Hospital will be closed on Saturday, October 17th. Our phones will be directed to the appropriate emergency veterinary lines during this closure so that you can still receive guidance for urgent situations.

Thank you for continuing to trust us with the care of your beloved pets. We appreciate our Alpine family more than you know! 🐶🐱🐾

— The Alpine Animal Hospital Team