The Family Pet

APRIL IS NATIONAL HEARTWORM PREVENTON MONTH!
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Dr Schneider and Dr Chavez at The Family Pet in Ballard recommend annual heartworm screening to ensure your pet is free from this deadly disease AND treating your pet, year round, with a monthly dose of parasite preventative ♥️

🤩 April Special: 50% off HEARTWORM SNAP TEST with purchase of a 6 pack of Simparica Trio parasite preventative

Pet must be up to date on annual wellness exam for this promotion. Exp April 30, 2026

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206 784 3810
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6005 15th Ave NW Seattle 98107

Top Rated Seattle Veterinarian - The Family Pet The Family Pet is a full-service Seattle veterinary practice in Ballard with over 70 years of experience, offering modern medicine with traditional values....

It’s nice that they closed this beach due to giardia. Seattle does not do this, so always be aware that your dog may be picking up this diarrhea causing organism at dog parks and other popular dog locations.

Update April 10, 2026: We anticipate reopening the dog park the week of April 20 after more wood chips are added.

Original post:
The dog park at Juanita Beach Park is temporarily closed following recent reports of dogs contracting giardia.

Out of an abundance of caution, we are following guidance from the CDC and will reopen the park once we’ve had enough warm, dry weather to fully dry out the wood chips and soil.

We know this is a favorite spot for many and appreciate your patience as we take this step to help protect the health of pets in our community.

Just a reminder...

Spring Savings at The Family Pet!
25% Discount on Vaccines when scheduled with Exam on Tuesday or Thursday this Spring.

Top Rated Seattle Veterinarian - The Family Pet The Family Pet is a full-service Seattle veterinary practice in Ballard with over 70 years of experience, offering modern medicine with traditional values....

I am so honoured to meet this Vietnam Veteran and her dog, Garrison! ♥️

Carrie Schneider DVM, former Army Officer, US Army Medical Corps.

Hi Everyone, I just want to thank those of you who stop in The Family Pet during their day to share themselves and a cup of coffee with us! Having grown and lived in several cultures that are more friendly and relaxed, it is very important to me that my lobby be a safe, community place! Please stop in and say hello. Free coffee, hugs and dog treats ♥️
Sincerely,
Carrie Schneider DVM

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My fellow Veterans, Thank you for your service!

Washington State, that previously had low numbers of Heartworm cases is showing increased numbers of infected dogs. As you can imagine, this is a fatal disease if left untreated, and treatment is harsh and costly.
Prevention with monthly medication is the best course of action. I normally recommend Simparica Trio for dogs and Revolution for cats because these products also kill other parasites such as fleas and worms.
If you have any questions just give us a call The Family Pet (206) 784-3810

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