February Newsletter: How to Reduce Dental Anxiety in Pets
Does your pet hate toothbrushing? These tips could reduce dental anxiety.

Horses, cattle, and the family dog — from routine wellness to the 2 am emergency call.
Mountain River Vet is a full-service mixed-animal hospital serving Rigby and the surrounding region. We care for equine, bovine, and small animals — routine wellness, surgery, emergency, boarding, rehabilitation, and more. Three seasoned veterinarians. One clinic that knows your animals by name.
About the practice
Surgical, wellness, and emergency care for horses — in the field and at the clinic.
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Companion care for dogs and cats — from annual wellness to urgent medicine.
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Cattle herd health, reproduction, and field medicine for eastern Idaho ranchers.
Learn MoreWe are available 24 hours a day for all emergencies. Call (208) 745-5003 and select option 1 to reach our on-call veterinarian.
Digital x-rays and on-site diagnostics let us find answers faster — so your animal gets the right care sooner.
Regular check-ups, vaccinations, and preventive care keep your animals healthy year-round. Call to schedule.
HAVE A PET EMERGENCY? CALL 208-745-5003 AND SELECT OPTION #1 TO REACH OUR ON CALL VETERINARIAN
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FIELD NOTE — THE CLINIC
INSIDE MOUNTAIN RIVERReady to book for your horse, cattle, or pet?
Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm · On-call 24/7 for emergencies
| Surgery Drop-Off | 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM (Mon–Fri) |
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| Mon – Fri | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Sat – Sun | Closed |
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm |
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| Sat – Sun | 8:00 am – 9:00 am, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Kennel / Boarding: (208) 745-5457