Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net Income (loss)	$ 15	$ (18)	$ 520	$ (2,837)
Other comprehensive income (expense):
Foreign currency translation	(258)	114	(188)	20
Minimum pension liability	6	0	0	0
Unrealized gain on available for sale investments	0	0	(2)	13
Comprehensive income (loss)	(237)	96	330	(2,804)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Non-controlling interest	(498)	(259)	(1,254)	(464)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Heska Corporation	$ 261	$ 355	$ 1,584	$ (2,340)