Dr. Lisa Silk

04/20/2026

✨ Did you know pet acupuncture can be a gentle, natural way to support your pet’s health and comfort? 🐾

Acupuncture isn’t just for people — many dogs and cats benefit from this time-tested therapy! Tiny, painless needles are used to help encourage the body’s natural healing response.

🌿 Benefits of Pet Acupuncture May Include:
🐕 Relief from arthritis, joint pain & stiffness
🐈 Improved mobility & comfort for aging pets
🌿 Support for allergies, itching & skin issues
💛 Help with digestion, appetite & tummy troubles
🎗️ Supportive care for pets dealing with cancer and treatment side effects
🧘 Reduced anxiety & stress
🐾 Recovery support after injury or surgery
⚖️ Better overall balance and wellness

Many pets become so relaxed during treatment they may even nap! 😴

If your pet is slowing down, uncomfortable, struggling with allergies, digestive issues, or facing health challenges, pet acupuncture may be worth exploring.

04/06/2026

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03/15/2026

We're excited to announce that we now have a treatment office space! It is available by appointment only for now as Dr. Silk is still doing house calls. It will be primarily used for blood work, acupuncture, or meeting out of service area clients for now. Thank you for helping Homeward Bound grow to be better able to help you and your furry loved ones! 💖

03/07/2026

We are pleased to announce we will be offering full lab/bloodwork services in-house by March 20th. We will also be offering vaccine titers and hormone testing! Thank you all for spreading the word and helping us grow!

02/27/2026

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02/04/2026

01/24/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14UbFDcuW5h/ Have any of you ever noticed this?

Why Do People Look Like Their Dogs?

Ever notice how some people look remarkably similar to their dogs? It’s not just a funny coincidence. Psychologists believe it may be tied to the mere-exposure effect, a phenomenon where we prefer things that feel familiar. Since we’re so used to seeing our own faces, we might subconsciously choose pets that resemble us, offering a comforting sense of familiarity.

There's also an evolutionary angle. Known as "self seeking like," humans tend to pick romantic partners who look like them to increase genetic compatibility. This preference for similarity may extend to our furry companions too.

Do Dogs Act Like Their Owners?

It’s not just appearances. Studies show dogs often reflect their owners' personalities. Research led by Borbála Turcsán from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary found that extroverted people are likely to have outgoing dogs, while more introverted owners may have quieter pups.

According to Turcsán, “In all cases, the personality correlation between them was significantly different from random chance. And the magnitude of correlation was higher than what was found in human-human relationships. So our expectations from the relationships with our dogs could be similar to what we expect from our other human relationships.”

Turcsán also notes that this connection wasn’t just due to time spent together, meaning the dogs weren’t merely copying their owners. Instead, the match seemed to exist from the start, based on a shared personality.

So, it’s no surprise that many of us end up with dogs who not only look like us but act like us too! After all, a dog’s bond with its owner can sometimes outlast even human relationships.

https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/uncovering-the-mystery-of-why-dogs-might-look-like-their-owners

12/18/2025

Since we're over half way through this week, lets have some fun! Post your Fur Babies on the comment thread in this post so we can all get to know one another better! From big to small, we want to see them all!

10/04/2025

Now offering Thimerosal Free IMRAB 3 TF

10/02/2025

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09/25/2025

One of my clients builds Cat Condos and Chicken Coops! Check him out if you're in need of either and tell your friends as well!

08/20/2025

PATIENT EXPERIENCE - Pashie’s Story:

I’ve been a dental hygienist for almost 19 years. Nearly half my life. This is a special reminder that your sweet dogs need to have routine veterinarian check ups and oral exams/dental cleanings. We rescued sweet Pashie in May. She had to have emergency surgery within the first few weeks (neglected is an understatement). As an RDH, I was concerned about the visible calculus build-up and obvious gum disease but we were waiting for her to get stronger before putting her under anesthesia again to evaluate her dentition.

We thought she had a respiratory infection these last 4 weeks but it was more than that. After weeks of chronic coughing and eventual bloody sneezes (which I informed her vet of) - I made the choice to have her teeth “cleaned.” After years in this field you just know even when someone says, “it doesn’t look that bad.” If you are an RDH… YOU KNOW WHAT CAN’T always be seen!

I recievd a call mid procedure that made my stomach turn… her dental disease was so severe the infection had spread into her maxillary sinus. Multiple abscessed teeth, furcation involvement, & mobility after calc debridement, etc. To say she had been suffering doesn’t even come close to describing her pain. 😞

Pashie had to have multiple extractions to save her life yet again. We had a good veterinarian in AK but the true hero in this story is Dr. Lisa, who walked us through this process and saved her life yet again. 🙏🏻
Follow her page: Homeward Bound
If you live in Idaho, look her up because your search for the BEST veterinarian just ended! 💕

Periodontal disease doesn’t necessarily hurt (rarely does until it’s too late). It can silently take your best friend’s life. 🐶 Dental infections are nothing to mess around with. Smaller dogs are more susceptible. Please make sure you take your pet in for their dental exam. 🦷 Just like heart disease, 💛 gum disease can be a silent killer.

We are so blessed to have Pashie. She is getting stronger everyday! The fight in her is beyond precious, and we are starting to see that sparkle ✨ reappear in her expression. 🥹
Her prognosis is great. 💕