Island Animal Hospital

12/01/2025

We're so excited to join the Mercer Island community at the Holiday Makers Market!
Swing on by for some homemade treats, and a chance to win a pet first aid kit!

11/12/2025

Hi all!
Island Animal Hospital is currently hosting a food drive to help our neighbors in need and giving away free nail trim certificates if you donate 5 items that are in date, and unopened!

10/29/2025

Fall fun isn’t just for humans — your pup can join the pumpkin-patch adventure too! Here are a few pet-friendly spots around the Puget Sound where you can pick pumpkins, snap photos, and enjoy a perfect autumn day with your four-legged best friend:

🍁 Maris Farms (Buckley)
Huge patch, corn maze, and tons of photo ops. Super dog-friendly!
📍 25001 Sumner Buckley Hwy, Buckley
🌐 marisfarms.com

🐶 JB Family Growers (Woodinville)
Leashed dogs are welcome as you explore their pumpkin fields and corn maze. Don’t forget to grab a farm-fresh treat!
📍 14063 NE 145th St, Woodinville
🌐 jbfamilygrowers.com

🎃 Novelty Hill Farm (Duvall)
A relaxed, family-run pumpkin patch that’s free to visit — and pet friendly!
📍 26617 NE 124th St, Duvall
🌐 noveltyhillfarm.com

🍂 McMurtrey Farm (Woodinville/Redmond area)
Known for beautiful backdrops and welcoming pets on leash.
📍 13925 Redmond-Woodinville Rd NE, Redmond
🌐 mcmurtreyfarm.com

🐕 Craven Farm (Snohomish)
Hosts special “Pooches in the Patch” days just for dogs!
📍 13817 Short School Rd, Snohomish
🌐 cravenfarm.com

Pro tip: Bring a leash, water bowl, and your best fall scarf — tag us in your pumpkin-patch pics so we can feature your furry friend!

10/16/2025

Tonight is the night! Join us for our special Pet First Aid night at the hospital!

You're invited to the Pet First Aid Night – hosted by Island Animal Hospital

Do you know what to do if your pet has an emergency? Join us for an evening dedicated to Pet First Aid – where you’ll learn practical skills every pet parent should know.

Date: Thursday, October 16th
Time: 5pm-7pm
Location: Island Animal Hospital - 7803 SE 27th St #174, Mercer Island

Space is limited – reserve your spot today! https://form.jotform.com/252143495997168

10/01/2025

You're invited to the Pet First Aid Night – hosted by Island Animal Hospital

Do you know what to do if your pet has an emergency? Join us for an evening dedicated to Pet First Aid – where you’ll learn practical skills every pet parent should know.

Date: Thursday, October 16th
Time: 5pm-7pm
Location: Island Animal Hospital - 7803 SE 27th St #174, Mercer Island

Space is limited – reserve your spot today! https://form.jotform.com/252143495997168

09/25/2025

🍂 Autumn is here, and acorns are everywhere! 🌰 While they might look harmless, acorns — and other parts of the oak tree — can be toxic to dogs if ingested. This time of year, it’s easy for curious pups to nibble on them while playing outside, which is why awareness is so important.

Save this post for reference and share it with fellow dog lovers to help keep all pups safe this fall! 🌳🐾

Signs of acorn poisoning to watch for:

Vomiting (sometimes with blood)
Diarrhea
Lethargy or drowsiness
Shaking or tremors
Abdominal pain

If your dog shows any of these symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately. Early action can prevent serious complications, including kidney or liver issues.

Tips to keep your pup safe this season:

Keep your yard or walking areas free of acorns where possible.
Monitor your dog closely during walks in parks or wooded areas.
Educate friends and family about the dangers — sharing awareness could save a dog’s life!

07/16/2025

The weather is scorching hot and we want your pets to stay safe, so here are a few tips that can help you while the temperatures are high! We are here for you and your pet if you notice any signs of distress from the heat. Please give us a call:
206-538-0893.

Hot Weather Pet Safety: 5 Must-Know Tips

No Parked Cars — Ever
Even with windows cracked, a car can become deadly in minutes.

Avoid Midday Walks
Walk early or late. Hot pavement can burn paws — test with your hand!

Hydration is Everything
Keep fresh, cool water available at all times. Bring water on walks too.

Keep Them Cool Indoors
Use fans, cooling mats, or frozen water bottles wrapped in towels.

Know Heatstroke Signs
Watch for heavy panting, drooling, or weakness. Please call us immediately if you see these signs! 206-538-0893

07/02/2025

We can't thank Team Cara, as well as the Seattle community enough for helping bring our very first Pet Pit Stop at the Seattle Pride Parade to life! 💖

From day one, your flexibility, resilience, and unshakable enthusiasm made this dream a reality. At the parade, your warm smiles and dedication truly shone—creating a welcoming space for every pet and their people to feel safe, seen, and celebrated.

Thank you for showing up with heart. A recap post, as well as lots more amazing photos to come! 💜🏳️‍🌈

06/29/2025

We know your pets are showing up to Seattle Pride in their fiercest, fluffiest, most fabulous outfits — and we want to see them! ✨💅

📸 Drop a pic of your pet in their Pride ‘fit in the comments or tag us — tutus, bowties, rainbow bandanas, glittery collars, we want it ALL. 💖

Let’s make this the most paw-sitively fabulous parade ever!

06/29/2025

Bringing your pup to the Seattle Pride Parade? 🐶🌈

Make it fun and safe with these quick tips to keep tails wagging all day long! 👇

06/28/2025

🎉 Headed to the Seattle Pride Parade tomorrow? Swing by the Pet Pit Stop and say hi! 🐾🌈

We’ll be there from 11am–3:30pm at 4th & Lenora, ready with smiles, water, treats, and plenty of tail wags. 🐶🐱 Come meet our awesome team and take a breather with your furry friends!

✨ Don’t forget to enter our raffle for a chance to win a purr-fect dog or cat basket! Winners announced at the end of the parade — you don’t need to be present to win! 🎁

🎟️ Enter here: https://www.jotform.com/form/251567957530163

We can’t wait to celebrate Pride with you and your pets! 💖🌈

06/28/2025

🌈🐾As we gear up for the Seattle Pride Parade this coming Sunday, we wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to every team member who made Cara’s first year as the official veterinarian of Seattle Pride such a success!

We’re overjoyed by the outpouring of love across all our hospitals, and we couldn’t be prouder to stand together in celebration, care, and community. 🐶🏳️‍🌈🐱