Ponderosa Veterinary Hospital

We will be CLOSED today after 12 noon for staff lake day!! Stay safe and keep your pets cool in this heat!

Bruiser B ❤
Some of you may remember Bruiser B, our Nickole's beloved rescue pup. We had to say goodbye to this sweet boy this weekend - his neurological issues were taking over and took a toll on his quality of life.
Bruiser B was surrendered to our friends a few years ago. He was in VERY rough shape - his coat was matted and caked with urine and f***s. His right eye was severely infected and had to be removed. He had some sort of trauma to his face that required extracting many of his teeth.
To say Bruiser B hit the jackpot when finding Nickole is an understatement - this dog was loved so well by so many in Nickole's family. He lived his best life these past years, going everywhere with his parents - to work with Nickole, traveling on road trips, sleeping in their bed, eating their popcorn.
Bruiser B had his share of health issues - he had a seizure disorder that required twice daily medication and constant vigilance. His teeth required maintenance until there was only 1 remaining. But this little dog's one bright eye was always shining, and ready to give some canine therapy to anyone nearby.
If you're looking for a new pet, don't overlook these diamonds in the rough – they have ALL the love to give.
Rest in peace, Bruiser B - you will be missed by so many 💞

We will be CLOSED July 4-7 for the holiday weekend. Please call us before the holiday if you need any medication refills!
For emergencies: Flathead Pet Emergency 406-257-6870
Pet Emergency Center (Msla) 406-829-9300
Sentinel Veterinary ER (Msla) 406-218-2800

Take a look at these sweet babies! Their mama is SUCH a sweetheart (and is also looking for a home!) - they are going to make wonderful family members. Check out Southern Mutts Rescue Wagon for more info!

Are you or someone you know looking for a new furry family member? These sweet babies (and 5 other siblings) just made a long journey from an overcrowded shelter in Georgia and are looking for forever homes! Check out Southern Mutts Rescue Wagon for more information!

Guess who's back! Dr Brandon Gates is available for limited appointments for holistic medicine (he is certified in acupuncture and chiropractic and will perform the most thorough physical exam your pet has ever had!). He will even hold your pet's hand for comfort 😍
Give us a call to get scheduled!

We are closing early today! Please stay safe and warm this weekend. We will see you Monday!

We closed early today in order to get our staff home safely! We may have limited hours tomorrow but will keep you up-to-date. Stay safe and warm!

Happy New Years Eve from all of us at Ponderosa Vet! We will be CLOSED tomorrow, New Years Day, but back to see you on Tuesday Jan 2!

From left: Amy, Ashlee, Britani, Amanda, Dr KC, Dr Brandon, Nickole, Lauren, Shiann, Dr Jim

This popped up on my memories today -- thought you would all appreciate a laugh!!

Happy Thanksgiving! We will be closed until Monday Nov 27. We hope you enjoy this holiday with your two- and four-legged families!

Need an appointment, but don't have time to call us during the day? Book online! Just click the "REQUEST APPOINTMENT" button on our website, and you can find a time that works for you! Of course, always call us if it's an emergency!

Happy International Cat Day! Here's Jinx Louise Gates lounging on her kitty sofa made by one of the kiddos. Give your kitties some extra spoiling today!

Scam alert ⚠️ 📢 🙀

Happy Independence Day! We will be CLOSED Tuesday July 4 but open again on Wednesday. We hope you enjoy the holiday with friends and family!
Photo of our Bodi dog enjoying his medication that helps him stress a bit less about the fireworks 😘

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Have you heard of blue-green algae? It can make your dog (and you!) very sick -- be careful if you see "blooms" of algae (can be blue, green, red, or other colors) in our local lakes/ponds.

Harmful Algal Blooms These are public reports of algal blooms. Reports do not represent a comprehensive list of all HABs. Therefore, this map does not show the full potential of waterbodies experiencing blooms, nor can we accurately know the health risk at any given time. Advisories (caution or closure) are issued by ex...

If you haven't been to see us recently, give us a call to get scheduled! We have a new vet, Dr. Jim, ready to provide the same high quality, compassionate care you've come to expect -- check out his bio on our website! https://www.ponderosavet.com/about

High Dog Population Has County Animal Shelter Temporarily Waiving Adoption Fees - Flathead Beacon The Flathead County Animal Shelter is temporarily waiving its $100 adoption fee in hopes of freeing up kennels at its facility, which has reached capacity with dogs. As of Monday morning the shelter had 42 dogs and no open kennels. While the $100 adoption fee is being waived for a limited time, ther...

Don't forget to fertilize your plants with extra kittens on this beautiful spring weekend!
(Apparently last year's cat mint still attracts cats)

Are you looking for a new family member? These sweet babies are friendly, potty-trained, 4 months old, and looking for new homes! They are being fostered here in Kalispell. They are part Australian Shepherd but unknown what other breeds! Contact Arlee Rehabilitation Center for more info! www.k9arc.org

Ah cats.... they are the best 😹

Recreational Drugs Makes ASPCA Annual List of Top Pet Toxins for the First Time NEW YORK – Today, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) announced its annual list of top toxins for pets ahead of National Poison Prevention Week (March 19 – 25). In 2022, the APCC team assisted 278,364 animals from acro...

Anyone else have a non-swimmer? 🤣

If you are looking for a new canine family member, check out these sweet babies!

WOW, I hope our dogs live to 30!

Guinness World Records: 30-year-old Portugal dog declared oldest dog ever Bobi was born May 11, 1992 and is 30 years and 267 days old as of Feb. 2, 2023.

We will be CLOSED Monday Dec 26 but back to see you Tuesday Dec 27. Merry Christmas!!
Photo of one of the two naughty Gates kittens, Jinx, who likes to pretend she's a cougar in our Christmas tree 🙄