Animal Hospital of Factoria

10/06/2026

🎃🐾 Oh My Gourd, It’s Pumpkin Season! 🐶🍂
Our furry friends are ready to get their paws on some pup-kin spice! 🧡
Did you know that plain pumpkin can be a tasty, fiber-filled treat for dogs? It may even help support healthy digestion! 💩✨
Just remember: Keep it plain, not pumpkin pie! 🥧🚫 Skip the added sugar, spices, and sweeteners.
Wishing you and your four-legged pumpkins a fang-tastic fall! 🍁🐕

09/15/2026

⚠️‼️Rabies Awareness: A Reminder to Keep Your Pets Protected 🐾
You may have seen the recent news about baby goats from a mobile petting zoo in North Carolina testing positive for rabies. Three goats were confirmed positive, and a fourth was presumed infected. The goats were believed to have been exposed after a skunk entered their pen. (August 2026, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services)
This is an important reminder that rabies can affect more than just dogs and cats. Wildlife, livestock, and household pets can all be at risk.
Rabies is a deadly but preventable disease that can spread through the saliva of an infected animal, most commonly through a bite.
Keeping your pet’s rabies vaccination up to date is one of the best ways to protect your pet, your family, and our community.
A few important reminders:
🐶 Keep dogs and cats current on their rabies vaccinations.🦇 Avoid contact with bats, skunks, raccoons, and other wildlife.🌳 Supervise pets outdoors whenever possible.🩺 If your pet is bitten by or comes into contact with a wild animal, contact your veterinarian right away.📱 Not sure when your pet’s rabies vaccine is due? Check your PetDesk app or give us a call or text! We’re happy to check their records and help keep them protected.Rabies may not be something we think about every day, but situations like this are an important reminder that prevention matters. Keeping vaccinations current is one simple step we can all take to help keep our pets, families, and community safe. 🐾

08/26/2026

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾
Today we’re celebrating the loyal companions, professional treat inspectors, expert snugglers, and best friends who make our lives so much better. 🐶💙
Here are some of the pups who make our staff’s lives a little brighter! ❤️

In honor of National Dog Day, we also want to shine a light on the many amazing dogs in shelters and rescues still waiting for a family to call their own. 🏡🐕
Every dog deserves love, safety, and a family to call their own. 💕

08/22/2026

🦠🐾 LET’S TALK ABOUT LEPTOSPIROSIS! 🐶💧
Did you know your dog can be exposed to Leptospirosis simply by drinking from a puddle or coming into contact with contaminated water or soil? 🌧️
Leptospirosis (“Lepto”) is a bacterial disease that can infect animals and humans. In dogs, it can cause serious illness and may lead to kidney and/or liver damage.
💧 HOW CAN DOGS BE EXPOSED?
Lepto bacteria can be spread through the urine of infected animals, including wildlife and rodents. Dogs may be exposed through:
🐀 Contact with wildlife or rodent urine
💦 Puddles and standing water
🌧️ Wet or contaminated soil
🏞️ Lakes, streams, and other outdoor water sources
🐾 Areas contaminated by infected animals
And it’s not just “outdoor” or country dogs at risk — urban and suburban dogs can be exposed too!
⚠️ SIGNS TO WATCH FOR:
• Lethargy or weakness
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Fever
• Increased thirst or urination
• Changes in urination
• Yellowing of the eyes, gums, or skin
• Abdominal discomfort
Symptoms can vary, so contact your veterinarian if your dog is sick or you’re concerned about possible exposure.
💉🐶 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR DOG OWNERS!
Leptospirosis vaccination is now considered a CORE vaccine for dogs nationally. 🇺🇸🐾
This means Lepto vaccination is recommended broadly for dogs — not just dogs that hike, hunt, swim, live in rural areas, or have an obviously “high-risk” lifestyle.
Even our city and suburban pups can encounter Lepto through rodents, wildlife, backyards, puddles, standing water, and contaminated environments.
💉 PREVENTION MATTERS!
Talk with your veterinarian about your dog’s Leptospirosis vaccination status and make sure they are appropriately protected. 🩺🐕
👨‍👩‍👧 Leptospirosis is also zoonotic, meaning infected animals can potentially spread the bacteria to people. If Lepto is suspected, follow your veterinary team’s instructions carefully when handling your pet and their urine.
💧🐾 THINK BEFORE THEY DRINK!
That innocent-looking puddle might not be as harmless as it looks.
Protect your pup. Protect your family. Vaccinate. Stay informed. 💙🐶

08/14/2026

🔥💨 WILDFIRE SMOKE & AIR QUALITY SAFETY 🐾
Wildfire smoke doesn’t just affect us—it can affect our pets, too. When smoke is in the air and air quality is poor, take extra precautions to keep your entire family safe.
🐾 KEEP PETS SAFE
• Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
• Keep windows and doors closed when outdoor air quality is poor.
• Keep potty breaks short and avoid strenuous outdoor exercise.
• Provide plenty of fresh water.
• If available, use indoor air filtration and avoid adding additional smoke or irritants inside your home.
• Pay extra attention to senior pets, puppies and kittens, flat-faced breeds, and pets with existing heart or respiratory conditions.
⚠️ WATCH FOR SIGNS OF SMOKE IRRITATION
Keep an eye out for coughing, gagging, excessive eye or nasal irritation, unusual fatigue, weakness, decreased appetite, or changes in breathing.
Difficulty breathing, severe weakness, collapse, or other serious symptoms require immediate veterinary attention.
👨‍👩‍👧 KEEP YOURSELF SAFE, TOO
Limit time and strenuous activity outdoors when air quality is unhealthy, keep indoor air as clean as possible, and follow local air-quality and public-health recommendations.

❤️ Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the wildfires, especially our community in Spokane and the surrounding areas. We’re thinking of the families, pets, first responders, and everyone impacted during this difficult time.

Take care of yourselves, your neighbors, and your furry family members. 🐶🐱🐾

-AHoF

08/08/2026

07/31/2026

🐶🎉 Happy National Mutt Day! 🎉🐶

Today we’re celebrating the amazing mixed-breed dogs that make our lives brighter every single day! Every mutt is one of a kind, with a unique personality and a special blend of traits.

🧩 Breed Guessing Game!

Post a photo of your mixed-breed pup in the comments, and let everyone guess what breeds they might be!

Let’s see who has the best detective skills! 🐕🦴

07/28/2026

Fresh lion shave? ✅
Cozy sweater? ✅
Confidence? Never left. 😼🦁🧶
Some say he looks fierce… we say he looks purr-fectly adorable! ❤️
Tell us—does Mango look more like a 🦁 Lion or a 🧸 Teddy Bear?
👇 Vote in the comments!

07/28/2026

Summer is here, and so is adventure! Keep your furry family safe while enjoying the sunshine. ❤️
🌞 Our Top Summer Tips:
💧 Stay Hydrated
Always bring fresh water for walks and outdoor adventures.
🐾 Protect Those Paws
If the pavement is too hot for your hand for 7 seconds, it’s too hot for your pet’s paws!
🚗 Never Leave Pets in a Parked Car
Even with the windows cracked, temperatures can become dangerous within minutes.
🦟 Don’t Skip Flea, Tick & Heartworm Prevention
Summer is peak parasite season! Ask us for your Simparica Trip/Revolution Plus refill!
🏖️ Provide Shade & Cool Breaks
Whether you’re hiking, camping, or relaxing in the backyard, pets need a cool place to rest.
🌡️ Know the Signs of Heatstroke
Excessive panting • Drooling • Weakness • Vomiting • Bright red gums
➡️ If you notice these signs, seek veterinary care right away.

📸 Share a summer photo of your pet - we'd love to see them !

07/13/2026

🐱🎉 Happy National Kitten Day! 🎉🐱
Tiny paws. Big purrs. Endless love. 💕
Today we’re celebrating all the adorable kittens who fill our lives with zoomies, head boops, biscuit-making, and unconditional love! And of course, we’re also honoring the cats who may be all grown up—but will always be our furever kittens. 🩷

📸 Share your favorite kitten (or “grown-up kitten”) photo in the comments—we’d love to celebrate with you!

💕 Happy National Kitten Day from all of us at Animal Hospital of Factoria!
🐾 Need to schedule your kitten’s first wellness visit, vaccines, or a checkup for your forever kitten? Contact us through the PetDesk App—we’re here to help keep your feline family healthy at every age!