Dog Disease Outbreaks in Washington

Bellingham

Toad Lake, Whatcom County; health advisory after testing found unsafe microcystin levels, owners told to wash pets' paws

Tacoma

Wapato Lake, Wapato Park, South End Tacoma; toxic algae caution advisory, pets at greater risk from drinking water and licking fur

Eatonville

Tanwax Lake, Pierce County; Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department toxic algae caution advisory, people and pets to avoid visible algae

Seattle

Rabid bat found on the sidewalk on University Way NE between NE 41st and NE 42nd streets, University District; positive test returned 7/17

Port Angeles, Clallam County

Everett

Rabid bat flew into a private home in rural eastern Snohomish County; three people exposed and receiving post-exposure treatment. Exact community not released, pinned at county seat

Everett, Snohomish County

Spokane Valley

SCRAPS shelter, E Trent Ave; five dogs infected since Dec 10, four euthanized, adult dog adoptions suspended. No new cases as of Jan 7

Is there a dog disease outbreak in Washington right now?

ParvoMaps is currently tracking 4 active reports in Washington, most commonly blue-green algae. Reports stay marked active for a set window per disease, then move to historical.

What dog diseases have been reported in Washington?

Reports in Washington cover blue-green algae, rabies, parvovirus, kennel cough, drawn from news coverage, health department notices and community reports.

How do I know if a report near me is still current?

Every report carries the date it happened and a link to its source. Each disease has its own active window — blue-green algae advisories expire in 30 days, parvo reports stay active for a year — so a pin marked active is one still worth acting on.