Exam Room Topics

Dr. Hunter regularly adds new topics related to pet health. Stay tuned for her upcoming discussions!

Canine Kidney Support

Some kidney diet examples:  Medicus renal diet (dehydrated, you add water)  Purina (NF) canned renal diet  Square Pet Low Phosphorus canned kidney diet  My Perfect Pet Low Phosphorus formulas, commercial frozen homemade  Book by Dr Strombeck “Home Prepared Dog & Cat Diets”  IVI (Integrative Veterinary Innovations) homemade renal diet recipe

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Feline Kidney Support

Some kidney diet examples:  Medicus kidney diet for cats (dehydrated, you add water) on my website at TCVM  Purina Pro Plan (NF) canned renal diet for cats  Evangers EVX Low Phosphorus (canned) on my website  Weruva Low Phosphorus (canned)  Royal Canin Renal Support (canned)  Rayne Clinical Nutrition Renal Support (canned) 

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Kidneys Simplified

Kidney issues are one of the more common problems that we address in veterinary medicine. It is unfortunate that we often only discover the kidney issue when the animal starts to show symptoms.  Early kidney compromise can be caught before damage is done if the patient has blood work and

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Flea & Tick Control

In Idaho, flea issues tend to not be a predominant problem so most of our efforts are aimed at controlling ticks. We have three tick species in Idaho—Deer Tick, Brown Dog Tick, and American Dog Tick. All three have the potential to carry blood-borne diseases, but we do not have

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Collagen

There are many different brands of collagen on the market right now. Collagen supplementation is one of the most popular current health trends! Collagen powder is derived from several sources: bovine hide, chicken cartilage, fish skin and egg shell membrane are the most common resources.

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Avian Flu and Your Pets

I am highlighting this topic because pet owners, especially cat owners, should be aware of the potential threat of avian influenza. The highest concern for dogs and cats is exposure through food.

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Square Pet Food

Not all of us have the time or resources to cook for our pets or feed raw diets. This company offers diets that are simply formulated and minimally processed. The company is owned and operated by a veterinarian so they also offer some formulas for medical issues such as kidney

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Blog post featured image of what to feed your dog from holistic veterinarian Dr. Anja Hunter in Boise, ID

What should I feed my dog?

Did you know that a diet consisting solely of dried kibble may not be the best for your furry friend? According to the American College of Veterinary Nutrition, the ideal diet for dogs should be 50% moist food, with variety being the spice of life.

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Blog post featured image of what to feed your dog from holistic veterinarian Dr. Anja Hunter in Boise, ID

What should I feed my cat?

Do you want to ensure your feline friend has a healthy and balanced diet? Cats are true carnivores and require a special diet that is close to 0% carbohydrates and 100% moist food. With so many brands on the marrket, it can be overwhelming to know which brand to choose.

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Blog post featured image of what to feed your large breed dog from holistic veterinarian Dr. Anja Hunter in Boise, ID

What should I feed my large breed puppy?

Large breed puppies—those whose adult weight is anticipated to reach 70 pounds or more—require a properly formulated diet to ensure slow, steady growth. Raw diets, inherently lower in energy, naturally support controlled growth, though choosing a balanced formulation by a veterinary nutritionist is key.

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