International Pet Academy, LLC

01/31/2025

01/18/2025

Alexander's Hope Valentine's Day Dash sign-up page. Non-profit 5k and 10k run/walk information.

12/15/2024

Email from NWNHC, LLC It was a storm like no other! Dear Friends, On the night of November 19th the farm was hit with a horrific windstorm known as a “bomb cyclone” with hurricane-force winds gusting

10/15/2024

Happy tongue out Tuesday with a little throwback to Buster a few springs ago 😍

Remember to take time to slow down and take in all the beautiful colors every season brings us 🍂

10/10/2024

PSA: Please beware of "Death Cap" Mushrooms. They are extremely toxic and lethal to pets (as well as humans) and are popping up in the Pacific Northwest this time of year.

As recently as 2014, Death Caps had not been documented in the Seattle area. Not so, now. This species "Amanita Phalloides" is the most deadly of all mushrooms, is odorless or pleasant smelling, and difficult to identify. It contains Amatoxin, which binds to an enzyme responsible for making new proteins in the liver, resulting in liver failure, organ failure, coma and death. Ingesting even a small amount can kill a dog, or a human. With treatment, 90% of humans will survive but treatment often includes a liver transplant. Most dogs aren't so lucky, and successful recovery requires prompt treatment and - most likely - Biliary Centesis (ultrasound guided gall bladder drainage) and Octreotides. Very few specialty vets in the area offer these therapies.

We are sharing this information with great sadness, as we just lost sweet Conan, a curious 10 month old puppy who should have had his whole life ahead of him, to Death Cap poisoning. He was hospitalized for treatment but he was already in liver failure. We are so sorry for sweet Conan, and for his fosters - who were by his side through his entire hospitalization and with him as he crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

The Death Cap Conan ate was in the Montlake neighborhood. Please check your yard for these lethal mushrooms. They are found growing near the base of trees such as oaks, birches, elms and pines, and adults have a characteristic flange-like ring under the cap. Young Death Caps do not have the ring. It's important to check frequently, as mushrooms will literally pop up overnight.

If you see your dog ingest a mushroom:

1) Collect a mushroom of the same species for identification purposes; if you are not certain the mushroom is not toxic...
2) Induce vomiting immediately with hydrogen peroxide (time is of the essence!) and administer activated charcoal if you are able. Activated charcoal is not effective once the mushroom is no longer in the GI tract
3) Go straight to an emergency vet that can see you immediately.

Quick action may be key to your dog's survival. Sadly Conan's foster was not aware that he had ingested a Death Cap until many hours later when he vomited it up. By that time, the amatoxin was already wreaking havoc on his poor body.

We don't want to cause panic. Mushrooms are everywhere this time of year and 97% of mushrooms are not toxic to humans or dogs. Even most toxic mushrooms are not fatal. During this ordeal we learned that most physicians and veterinarians never see a case of amatoxin poisoning. However, it happened to poor Conan and so we must get the word out. Amanita Phalloides are here, they're deadly, and they absolutely should be on your radar.

08/06/2024

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Help bring the healing power of the horse to military kids whose family is struggling with the challenges of military life. Give their mom and dad a break while they discover ways to become better partners and parents. With just a few hours of your time you can say “thank you for your service” to military kids and everyone in the military family who serves. You don’t need to know anything about horses. Donated time is eligible for school, organization, and employer community service hours. Sign up today!

Retreat is August 24 & 25 in Fall City, Wash. Learn more and volunteer at: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/70A0544A8AE2AA6F85-50050858-warrior

07/30/2024

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Help bring the healing power of the horse to military kids whose family is struggling with the challenges of military life. Give their mom and dad a break while they discover ways to become better partners and parents. With just a few hours of your time you can say “thank you for your service” to military kids and everyone in the military family who serves. Donated time is eligible for school, organization, and employer community service hours. Sign up today!

Retreat is August 24 & 25 in Fall City, Wash. Learn more and volunteer at: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/70A0544A8AE2AA6F85-50050858-warrior

07/25/2024

Even if you’re in the middle of training it’s ok to stop and take a break 🤗

07/10/2024

The heat is on for a couple more days. King County is under a Heat Advisory through Wednesday evening for highs soaring into the 90s.

- Give pets plenty of fresh, cool water to drink
- Walk pets in the early morning or later in the evening when its cooler outside
- Watch for signs of heat stress, and take your pet to the vet immediately if symptoms occur
- NEVER leave a pet in a hot car

You can find more cool tips for pets and people at KCEmergency.com

05/22/2024

We are looking for someone with a background in natural horsemanship, a passion for teaching, and a leader of young people to lead our equestrian staff this summer. NWNHC Natural Horsemanship Center has been conducting its popular kids camps for more than 15 years in the Seattle area. The Equine Director is responsible for the daily supervision of a staff of up to six counselors and assuring the learning, safety and fun of as many as 12 day campers per session. Housing is available. Our camps are already full, but there is still a spot for you! Check us out and PM us to learn more.

https://www.nwnhc.com/kids-camps/kids-camps-summer

04/12/2024

Who’s ready for the weekend?!

04/06/2024

Did you know it’s already Friday? 😃😄

Enjoy the weekend!!

03/31/2024

Happy Sunday from these lovely duo 💕💕

03/19/2024

Are you enjoying the sunshine? Don’t miss your daily dose of vitamin D!! ☀️