Community Animal Hospital P.C.

06/18/2026

𝐈𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐬? Right now, you can get them updated on their basic vaccines for as little as $111.

We love your feline friends, and we want to make it easier to keep them happy and healthy. 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟎% 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟓% 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬, including:

Spay & Neuter surgeries
Comprehensive health exams
Essential vaccines (Rabies, FVRCP, FeLV)
FeLV / FIV / FHW testing

Appointments fill up quickly, and this 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡. Give us a call at 𝟐𝟎𝟖-𝟐𝟑𝟑-𝟔𝟖𝟒𝟎 or 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 https://us.vetstoria.com/booking/65985f4abfe5c/?step=2

06/15/2026

𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐱𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬?

If your pet experiences severe distress during fireworks there are multiple modalities of support we can offer them. For severe anxiety (trembling, hiding, destructive behavior), a prescription may be necessary.

Speak with a trained team member if you're unsure we’ll help you find the safest, most effective solution based on your pet's health history, behavior, and needs. Call us at 208-233-6840

REMINDER: We will be 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 (𝟕/𝟒-𝟕/𝟔). We will be open for regular business hours Tuesday, 7/7
Boarding holiday pick-up/drop-off hours 8-8:30 AM and 5-5:30 PM

06/11/2026

You may have seen recent news stories about New World Screwworm. While vigilance is important, there is no need for panic. The good news is right now, the risk in Southeast Idaho is extremely low and there are effective ways to help prevent infestations, and treatments are available if an animal is affected.

Screwworm flies lay their eggs in wounds or irritated tissue. Unlike typical maggots that feed on dead tissue, screwworm larvae feed on living tissue, which is why prompt attention to wounds is so important.

What can you do?

✅ Keep pets on veterinarian-recommended parasite prevention.
✅ Check animals regularly for cuts, scrapes, hotspots, and skin irritations.
✅ Monitor surgical sites and healing wounds.
✅ Seek veterinary care for wounds that aren't healing normally.
✅ Watch for excessive licking, scratching, unusual drainage, or foul odors.

💊 Several commonly used flea and tick preventatives—including products such as Bravecto®, NexGard®, Simparica®, and Credelio® have shown effectiveness against screwworm infestations. New treatment options are also available through veterinarians if an animal becomes affected.

The state of Idaho has set animal entry requirements following New World Screwworm detection.
MORE: https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/06/idaho-sets-animal-entry-requirements-following-new-world-screwworm-detection/

06/11/2026

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬?

It’s a surprising fact for many pet parents: female cats can reach sexual maturity and 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝟒 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝. Before they’re even fully grown themselves, they can already be expecting their first litter!

A big reason feline reproduction happens so fast comes down to a unique biological quirk: cats are 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐯𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 "𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐯𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫" 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧?
Unlike humans or dogs, who release eggs on a regular cyclical schedule, a female cat’s body doesn't automatically release an egg just because she's in heat. Instead, the act of mating itself is what triggers her ovaries to release eggs. Here is why that matters:

𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲: Because ovulation only happens when mating occurs, almost every single encounter results in a pregnancy. Nature designed them to be hyper-efficient breeders.

𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: If a female cat mates with more than one male while she's in heat, different eggs can be fertilized by different fathers. That’s why one litter of kittens can look completely different from one another!

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 🛑
Because of this highly efficient reproductive system, a single unspayed female and her offspring can realistically produce dozens of kittens in just one year. Booking that surgery is one of the best choices you can make for your pet and our community:

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Helps reduce the overwhelming number of homeless kittens entering local shelters.

𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬: Spaying eliminates the risk of severe uterine infections (pyometra) and drastically reduces the risk of mammary cancer. Neutering males prevents testicular cancer and prostate issues.

𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭: Say goodbye to the intense yowling, frantic pacing, and urine spraying that comes with heat cycles and mating urges.

🌸 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥: 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 $𝟏𝟓! 🌸
We want to help you keep your pets healthy and prevent any unexpected kitten surprises. 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 $𝟏𝟓 𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬!

Slots fill up quickly this time of year, so don't wait until your young cat starts looking for a mate.

📞 Call us at 208-233-6840 or click the link in our bio to book your appointment today! www.tinyurl.com/cahbookonline

06/09/2026

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠?

While you’re out making memories, give your furry family members a peaceful, personalized staycation of their own. If your pet prefers one-on-one human love over a hectic dog park environment, or if they have special medical needs, we are their perfect 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆-𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚-𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎-𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆!

𝑾𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒍𝒐𝒘-𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔, 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆, 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒙𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚. 🐾❤️

Here is what makes our boarding experience unique:

🐶 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐧𝐞-𝐨𝐧-𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 No stressful pack play here. Your dog gets dedicated, low-stress individual attention, walks, and playtime with our trained team members.

💊 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 & 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞: Ideal for seniors, anxious pets, or patients on strict medication schedules. Our experienced staff ensures they get their treatments accurately and right on time.

🐱 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐬: Cozy, calm luxury condos completely separated from the dogs, featuring plenty of individual TLC (on their terms, of course!).

🛡️ 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 A safe, climate-controlled facility with regular updates so you can see exactly how relaxed and pampered your pet is.

📅 Summer slots fill up fast! Give yourself the gift of a worry-free vacation knowing your pet is in gentle, expert hands.

Call and speak with a team member for more infomration! 208-233-6840

06/05/2026

🐱 𝐂𝐀𝐓 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘: Is Your Cat a Messy Eater, or Do They Have "𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞"? 🐱

Ever wonder why your kitty pulls food out of their bowl and eats it off the floor? Or why they pace around a full dish, meowing like they’re starving, but refuse to dive in?

It turns out they aren’t just being finicky or messy, they might be experiencing 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞.

🧠 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐭)?
A cat’s whiskers aren’t just regular hairs; they are highly sensitive tactile sensors. At the base of every whisker is a treasure trove of nerve endings called proprioceptors. These act like a feline radar system, sending constant updates to the brain about their environment, distance from objects, and even changes in the air.

Because these receptors are so incredibly sensitive, constant contact can cause a literal sensory overload. When a cat has to shove their face into a narrow, deep bowl, their whiskers rub against the sides every single time they take a bite. This repetitive firing of the nerves stresses them out, leading to whisker fatigue.

🍽️ 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬
If your cat is dealing with whisker fatigue, you might notice some of these classic behaviors:

𝐓𝐡𝐞 "𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟": Dropping food onto the floor and eating it there to avoid the bowl's edges.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐫r: Only eating the food from the very center of the bowl where their whiskers don't touch the sides, leaving a "donut" of perfectly good food around the rim.

𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐱𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲: Pacing around the bowl, meowing anxiously, or acting hesitant to eat despite clearly being hungry.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫: Pawing food out of the dish or flipping the bowl over entirely.

💡 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐱
The good news? It’s an incredibly easy problem to solve!

𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐢𝐩: Swap out deep, narrow bowls for wide, shallow dishes or flat plates (stainless steel, ceramic, or glass are best). This allows your cat to eat peacefully without their "radar system" getting jammed.

Let us know in the comments: Does your cat do any of these things? 👇

06/01/2026

Know someone with a new furry family member?

We LOVE meeting new patients and we love our amazing clients even more. That's why we're making it even easier to share the love!

Tag a friend below or share this post, your pets (and your wallets) will thank you! 🐶🐱

Book Online: www/tinyurl.com/cahbookonline

05/29/2026

Ask about FeLV & FIV testing at your cat's next visit. Because every outdoor adventure deserves a healthy homecoming.

📞 Call or book online — same-day appointments available! www.tinyurl.com/cahbookonline

05/26/2026

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐓 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒!

Our feline friends are absolute experts at hiding when they aren’t feeling their best. Because proactive care is the best way to ensure a long, happy life by your side, May and June is all about CATS!

To help you give your kitty the best care possible, we are offering 𝟏𝟎-𝟏𝟓% 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬.

📅 Book Your Appointment Today! www.tinyurl.com/cahbookonline

Now is the perfect time to get caught up on the essentials:
🐾 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐬: A comprehensive, nose-to-tail checkup to monitor your cat's overall health.
🐾 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬: Tailored protection to keep them safe from common feline diseases.
🐾 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Crucial screenings for FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus) and FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus).

Even Feline 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬are discounted!

02/19/2026

📚Vegas for CE! This week, Dr. Shelley, Paige, and Kodi represented CAH at WVC earning valuable education credits to provide top-notch care for your pets. With every staff member completing 20 or more credits annually, we're dedicated to staying at the forefront of veterinary medicine.

A huge shoutout to our clients and their pets who were affected by our team's delayed return today- stuck in the airport due to plane issues, they're now expected back at 11 pm. Thank you for your understanding and patience!

Be sure to watch our story tomorrow. They will share their favorite lectures and things they learned!!