ICSB Idaho-Reproduction

Your dogs semen can now be stored right here in Idaho

ICSB Idaho- Reproduction

Idaho Veterinary Hospital  offers small animal semen collection, freezing, storage as well as many other reproduction services. Some of those include, but are not limited to

• Semen collection
• Semen evaluation
• Semen freezing
• On site storage of semen
• Semen shipping-fresh chilled and frozen
• Progesterone and LH testing
• Artificial and surgical insemination
• Transcervical insemination
• Ultrasound and reproductive radiographs
• Infertility consultations
• Caesarian sections
• PennHIP, OFA, genetic and DNA testing
• Emergency after hours

ICSB-IDAHO Fees and Discounts

Processing Canine Semen for Freezing and Storage

File Preparation	$46.00
Semen Storage Annual storage fee for each group of 30 vials or less; one vial is one insemination.	$73.00
Semen Collection, Evaluation, Freezing Includes up to four vials stored. If the collection yields more than 4 vials, each additional vial stored is $60.00	$201.00
Total Base Fee(Including $6.00 insurance)	$326.00
Discounts For Multiple Dogs/Same Owner: 2 Dogs – 5% | 3 Dogs – 10% | 4+ Dogs – 15% May not be available at all ICSB centers

Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Discover, Care Credit

All dogs that have semen frozen and stored are required to have a DNA profile test on file. If testing has not been preformed, we can provide this service. AKC DNA kit-$50.00 

Idaho Veterinary Hospital is an ICSB franchise. As a franchise of the International Canine Semen Banks, we utilize the technologies developed by Prof. Carrol Platz, of ICSB Oregon. Through 30 years of research, Prof. Platz has successfully developed this technique for collection, evaluation and freezing of canine semen. Litters have been produced from frozen semen that has been stored for 34 years prior to thawing, a world record! Under his direction, this research continues and provides the dog breeder with the most successful program available using fresh, fresh chilled, and frozen canine semen and artificial insemination. We are proud to be an ICSB franchise.

Dental Month

 Dental Month

 

THIS YEAR DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER WE ARE OFFERING A $50.00 CREDIT ON YOUR ACCOUNT FOR GETTING YOUR PETS TEETH CLEANED .

 
Dental Procedure Standards of Care

• Pre-op blood work recommended and required over 7 years of age.
• Current wellness exam.
• Estimate will be present or given prior to appointment.
• Fluids and IV catheters & anesthetic monitoring.
• Pictures and chart of any abnormalities or missing teeth. Before and after.

Dental Procedure

• Probe for pockets and abnormal wear.
• Remove excessive tarter either by hand or scaler.
• Clean teeth with ultrasonic dentalaire.
• Polish, and then rinse.
• Clean and flush out any pockets.
• Apply fluoride and oravet (plaque prevention gel).

Common Dental Concerns

• Gingival Recession-Gum line recedes back exposing root.
• Retained baby teeth-Baby tooth that has grown along side the adult tooth causing damage.
• Excessive dental disease-excessive tarter & plaque covering the teeth causing infection, tooth loss, and severe gingivitis.
• Oronasal fistulas-An oronasal fistula is a communication between the oral cavity and the caudal respiratory track. These fistulas occur in the area of the upper premolar and molar teeth

  You, the pet owner, are an integral part of our dental team.  Home care is the most important procedure you can do to maintain oral health and help decrease the frequency of dental procedures,  and increase the overall oral health of your pet. Here are some tips to use after your pets dental procedure or as preventative care care.

 

1. Bushing teeth daily and regularly

Start off slow : introduce the toothpaste first.  Only use toothpaste designed for dogs and cats. First, start by rubbing toothpaste with your finger on one tooth at a time and letting your pet get use to the taste and the feeling.  Then upgrade to a tooth brush.  There are different sizes and kinds, such as : finger toothbrushes, smaller brushes, and longer handled brushes for longer muzzled pets, and smaller bristled brushes for cats.  Be persistent but reward progress immediately with a treat or with a play period after each cleaning session. Develop a routine for your pet and you and make this a fun and enjoyable as possible.

2. Applying Sealant

Ora Vet is a sealant that was applied at the time of your pet’s dental procedure.  It is to be applied after brushing, once weekly, to help prevent and reduce the formation of plaque and calculus on the teeth. Home kits are available and strongly recommended.

3. Drinking water additives and Rinses

Aqua Dent is a water additive that is simple use. All you need to do is add it to your pets drinking water to prevent plaque from forming.  The Oral hygiene rinse is easy to use with just a squirt the rinse eliminates and helps fight against new bacteria forming.  Chlorhexadine is the active ingredient that keeps your pet’s mouth healthy.  Studies show this to be more effective than diets and chews.

4. Diet                                                                            

There are special dental diets such as Hills T/D and Purina DH  for dogs and cats . To promote oral health these diets offer everyday feeding solution that works between dental brushing and cleanings to help reduce plaque and calculus accumulation.  Dental chews are also available for dogs and cats and these are specially formulated and combine the mechanical activity of a rawhide chews.   Most chews that we carry (C.E.T. Chews and DH Chews) were developed with chlorhexadine as the activ3e ingredient that inhibits the growth of bacteria in your pets mouth. Also we carry Greenies as another dental treat option.

5. Dental Examinations with your Vet

Every 6 months to a year, we recommend dental exams please call to make the appointment!

(208) 466-4614

Introducing our new Laser Therapy treatment!

K-Laser Therapy is a physical therapy laser for advanced treatment and pain relief. There is no patient sedation or restraint required to treat your pet's condition. At Idaho Veterinary Hospital we strive to find the best treatments for our patients. K-Laser therapy is an effective non-invasive, non-surgical, drug-free option.           Our treatments usually take about 15-20 minutes to complete and are done on a reducing 3-2-1 schedule (three times the first week, two times the second week, and once the last week). We will determine the treatment locations, as diagnosed during exams, ultrasounds or x-rays. Technicians perform the treatments in a private examination room and owners are welcome to stay and comfort their pets during all of the treatments. We begin to see improvements often as early as after the first treatment. After the initial series, pets come back for booster treatments monthly, or as needed. Numerous studies show that K-Laser Therapy can help with: Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Muscle Strains Puncture Wounds Post-Surgical Pain Hip Dysplasia Burns Rehabilitation Relieves Inflammation Anal Glands, Irritated Bladder      K-Laser Therapy Benefits include: Faster Tissue Repair Pain Relief Reduced Inflammation and Swelling Stimulation of the Nerve System Generation of New Cells Increased Range of Motion