Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital

06/26/2026

Summer has officially arrived…☀️🏖️Longer days, warmer sun, and all the outdoor adventures our pets love, but also a few seasonal safety reminders to keep them happy and healthy. Book a wellness visit to stay ahead of your pet’s health!

06/25/2026

Have a nervous pet at home? Call us if you need support: (509) 235-2020

Otherwise, here are a few tips that may help:
Keep your pets indoors or on leash through the holiday
Confine your pet to a smaller room or kennel and play quiet music during fireworks
Keep an eye out for overheating or overexercising with all the festivities and fun
Update your pet's microchip information and ID tags before the fun begins

See below for a link with even more info:
https://www.aaha.org/resources/stars-stripes-and-safety-july-fourth-pet-safety-tips/

06/24/2026

Did you know leptospirosis is zoonotic? That means it can impact our dogs' health AND ours too!

Over the last year, there have been at least 3 confirmed cases in our area. See below to learn more and call our office to schedule vaccine appointments for your dogs soon if they are not already up to date!

What is leptospirosis? Leptospirosis is a disease caused by spiral-shaped bacteria called leptospires. It can affect people as well as many wild and domestic animals, including dogs. The bacteria thrive in moist environments and in water. It can be spread through the urine of infected animals.

06/23/2026

Vote on our window for the Rodeo!
Thanks so much to ST window painting and Murals for another great design!

06/22/2026

This week we’re celebrating some of the very best coworkers… the four-legged kind 🐶🐾Tell us in the comments: If your pet came to work with you, what would be their title?

06/21/2026

Official holder of the leash, treats, and belly rubs. Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there.💙

06/18/2026

We know how much your feline family members mean to you, and we also know even the most indoor-loving cats can be sneaky escape artists. 🐱💙

Whether your cat spends time indoors or outdoors, a microchip provides a permanent form of identification if they ever go missing. Since collars can fall off and cats are often mistaken for strays, microchips can play an important role in helping lost pets make it back home. If your cat isn’t microchipped yet, our team would be happy to help.

Book an appointment today!

06/17/2026

Guess who!

This Blackhawk team member wanted to be a marine biologist or paleontologist growing up. We are lucky to have her now as our Practice Manager and veterinary assistant here at our hospital!

Stay tuned as we share our other staff who work tirelessly to keep your four-legged family happy and healthy throughout the year... and don't worry, we've done a lot of growing up since these pictures were taken...

06/15/2026

Some pet “truths” aren’t quite what they seem! When in doubt, your pet’s favorite truth is still “feed me and love me,” but we’ll handle the rest. If you notice anything unusual, schedule a wellness visit today to stay ahead of your pet’s health. 🤍

06/14/2026

Meet Chief - official pet of the month!

Have you heard the saying: "Every horse deserves to be loved by a girl."?
Chief is a handsome bay roan grade gelding owned by one of our fabulous staff and is most definitely loved by his girl. After a multifaceted career, he has earned the incredible retirement he is getting!

Chief is an older gentleman who yearns for the simple things in life: good rolls in the dirt, carrots, green grass, alfalfa, and treats paired with easy walks through the barnyard. While he is gentle and kind, he can be a curmudgen if his owner's plans differ from his own.

This gelding is a special soul, one that has made a lifelong dream come true and is doing an excellent job of providing introductory horsemanship lessons for his family.

Chief is a wonderful horse and we are so glad to call him a member of the Blackhawk Family.