Wandermere Animal Hospital

09/28/2026

08/17/2026

🚨 WARNING: PLEASE AVOID WEST MEDICAL LAKE 🚨

A harmful algae bloom has been detected at West Medical Lake, and potentially toxic levels of cyanobacteria have been confirmed.

Protecting Pets:
🐾Keep pets out of West Medical Lake until the advisory is lifted, and avoid any water with visible scum, discoloration, or a foul odor.
🐾 Do not let pets drink from or swim in affected water, and don’t allow them to lick their fur or paws after contact.
🐾 Rinse pets thoroughly with clean water as soon as possible after any contact with lake water, even if no algae is visible.
🐾Seek veterinary care immediately if a pet shows vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, weakness, tremors, seizures, or lethargy after possible exposure - this can progress quickly.

https://srhd.org/news/srhd-issued-a-harmful-algae-bloom-alert-for-west-medical-lake

08/15/2026

The WSVMA and many other organizations have donated to Spokanimal to help people and pets that have been affected by the recent wildfires. This includes food, dog beds, puppy pads, toys, etc. Please reach out to them if you and your fur-family are in need.

08/11/2026

We’re back to seeing pets! 🐾❤️ After the fire evacuations, we’re grateful to be back and ready to welcome our furry friends.

08/03/2026

Due to the fire danger in the area and current evacuation orders, our office will be closed until further notice. Check back frequently as our voicemail and Facebook will be updated with our current status pending news from the Fire Department. For emergencies, you may reach Pet Emergency Clinic at (509) 326-6670 or Animal Emergency Clinic at
(509) 535-8743.

07/07/2026

This FAQ was developed using information from a senior paper authored by Nate Weaver (DVM ’25) titled Rattlesnake Bite Treatment and Prevention in Canines, submitted on May 30, 2024, under the guidance of Dr. Jeff Abbott.

06/16/2026

What pet owners need to know about New World screwworm

Understand what drugs are allowed for the prevention and/or treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) myiasis in various animal species.

05/15/2026

As Memorial Day weekend kicks off, summer gatherings and the smell of barbecue fills the air, it’s easy for pet owners to include their dogs in the celebration. However, these festivities can bring increased risk for canine patients. Check out the link below to help protect your pets from the celebration risks.

As summer kicks off, so do the backyard barbecues. It’s important to remember that items like insecticides, corn cobs, skewers and other BBQ staples can create health risks for our pets. Here are a few pet hazards to be aware of during cookout season.

05/08/2026

National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
Be ready for them 🐾

National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day is a reminder that emergency planning should include every member of the family — including our pets. From creating emergency kits to evacuation planning a…

04/09/2026

Spa day! Just following doctors orders.